Anticipation
Let’s continue our thinking about Mary and Joseph, in that cold, dark stable in Bethlehem many years ago. The baby has been born, they are holding him, loving Him, and wondering what to do next. “The…
View ArticleROMANS 12
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. ROMANS 12
View ArticleThe Token in Every Letter…
“Now the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. The grace of ou…
View ArticleChristmas Day 10
What do I want for Christmas today? I want to thank the Lord of life and salvation for the 62 years He has blessed me, the family, friends, and people I work with. Thank you Lord Jesus, and thanks to …
View ArticleLiving Water…
Are you finding that you are thirsting for something in your life? Are you looking to quench that thirst? Are you looking for living water where it will produce good […]
View ArticleThe Most Hurtful Comments of Job’s Friends?
Each time I read through the drama of the Book of Job, some new theme seems to stick out to me. The limit of Satan’s power. The majesty of God in his creation and rule. The incredible insights into th…
View ArticleEven When It’s Hard
“Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.” – Ephesians 5:8b-10 Every morning I pray that the Holy …
View ArticleFreedom
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” – Galatians 5:1 Feeling like there is too much to do? Too many loo…
View ArticleGod Be Exalted
“Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in Thee: yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. I will cry unto God Most High…
View ArticleTrue or False?
“Come near to God and He will come near to you.” – James 5:8 “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”* How do we see God? If we see Him inaccurately, …
View ArticleWoe To You…
Matthew 23:13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.…
View ArticleJan 22 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Do Penance and Live Your Faith
In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus continues the message of John: repent, the Kingdom of God is at hand. Father Jacinto says that repent means a change in our lives, but also means to do penance. This m…
View ArticleHis Great Merciful Kindness
“O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise Him, all ye people. For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.” Psalm 117:1-2 (KJV)Filed …
View ArticleHave Mercy
Here is the video I shared with out small groups last night. Compassionate Mercy
View ArticleIn the day of Trouble I will Call upon YOU
“Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O Thou my God, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto Thee …
View ArticleWhat Remembering the Poor Really Means
When the apostles eventually confirmed the Lord’s commission for Paul to go to the Gentiles, according to him they gave him one final admonition. “They only asked us to remember the poor—the very thin…
View ArticleWe are more like the Prophet Samuel & King Saul, than like King David!
Let me say that again… We are more like the Prophet Samuel & King Saul, than like King David! And now that I have your attention, let me explain. King David was referred to as the man after God’s o…
View ArticleThe Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for y…
View ArticleThe Image of What You Worship
“Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto Thy name give glory, for Thy mercy, and for Thy truth’s sake. Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? But our God is in the heavens: He ha…
View ArticleA Slow Process
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.” – Galatians 5:22 I want patience – now! Can you relate? We really would li…
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