God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
“Why does this man speak so? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but one, God?” Mark 2:7 (Byington) The scribes sitting there were thinking to themselves and they could not find reason for Jesus to declare the forgiveness of sins. They were completely right in that forgiveness does not originate from any man, only... Continue Reading →
So Jesus said to the: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.¨ And at once they abandoned their nets and followed him. Mark 1:17-18 (New World Translation) Have you ever wondered what our reaction would have been that day if you and I were there and heard those words? Would we... Continue Reading →
¨Concerning that day and the hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father.¨ Matthew 24:36 (Reference Bible) Jesus states this here and thereby the words are like written in stone. The text which comes previous to this one states that heaven and earth will pass away but... Continue Reading →
¨And if anyone says anything to you, you are to say ´The Lord needs them, and he will send them at once.´¨ Matthew 21:3 (Byington) Jesus had sent two of His disciples into the village with a strange request. He wanted them to walk right into a village and untie someone´s donkeys and bring them... Continue Reading →
Then young children were brought to him, for him to put his hands upon them and offer prayer; but the disciples reprimanded them. Matthew 19:13 (Reference Bible) How many of us can remember the excitement and joy we experienced as children when we were going to meet someone special to us? Every year, children wait... Continue Reading →
In reply Jesus said: “O faithless and twisted generation, how long must I continue with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him here to me.¨ Matthew 17:17 (Reference Bible) The Disciples had followed Jesus throughout His ministry and had walked with Him, ate with Him and sat at His feet taking... Continue Reading →
The scene described in John 17:1-5 is one of the most beautiful and profound of all the accounts of the history of mankind. Jesus Christ, the very son of God directs Himself towards His Father as was His custom before His disciples. While His words went up towards God their purpose was to benefit and... Continue Reading →
A very dear friend of the family just sent us word on his current situation of health. This person has been an inspiration to me towards spiritual growth all my life and has been to me like a second earthy father. He is not overly advanced in years but is suffering a terminal illness. His... Continue Reading →
It seems nothing short of astonishing, that we run around like busy little ants each one bent intently on their own little missions and tasks, all the while not letting the words and teachings of Jesus to sink down below the shallow surface and to their true meanings. Perhaps we are witnessing a deceit so... Continue Reading →
There is an amazing thing that happens with the sacred scriptures. Words written to instruct or help a people in a certain time can and do have the power to speak in an equally important way to another people in a completely different situation and a different age. John uses the words that Isaiah had... Continue Reading →
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