Matthew 19:29-30 ESV “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” Following Jesus Christ with our lives, if our faith … Continue reading Leaving it All Behind
Missing the Point?
Matthew 16:5-12 ESV When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread. Jesus said to them, “Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” And they began discussing it among themselves, saying, “We brought no bread.” But Jesus, aware of this, said, “O you of little faith, … Continue reading Missing the Point?
He Who Has Ears
The Parable of the WeedsMatthew 13:24-30 ESV He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. So when the plants came up … Continue reading He Who Has Ears
A Great Storm
Video Talk Matthew 8:23-27 ESV “And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Save us, Lord; we are perishing.’ And he … Continue reading A Great Storm
Be the Salt and Light
Video Talk Matthew 5:13 ESV “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet." Salt is used for seasoning and for preserving food. And to season is … Continue reading Be the Salt and Light
Has Life Given You Lemons?
Psalms 138:7-8 NASB “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me. The Lord will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O Lord, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” … Continue reading Has Life Given You Lemons?
Grace and Salt
Video Talk Colossians 4:2-6 ESV “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which … Continue reading Grace and Salt
The Color of Roses
Roses are red, we think. Are they? But do they come in pink and yellow? The colors of roses are varied, Just like the hearts of every fellow. We all don’t look alike, do we? We come in all shapes and all sizes. We have varied personalities, And some come in various disguises. But we … Continue reading The Color of Roses
Full of Excuses
Video Talk Romans 1:18-25 ESV “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and … Continue reading Full of Excuses
Eyes Full of Adultery
2 Peter 2:13b-15a ESV “They count it pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions, while they feast with you. They have eyes full of adultery, insatiable for sin. They entice unsteady souls. They have hearts trained in greed. Accursed children! Forsaking the right way, they have gone … Continue reading Eyes Full of Adultery
Walking Wounded 