Monthly Archives: November 2016
Called To Love
He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed him. ~ Matthew 4:18-22 Yesterday, I posted this on Facebook to greet two couples who are dear to Anabelle and me on their wedding anniversaries, one couple … Continue reading
Man’s Need For Affirmation
The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” ~ Matthew 8:5-11 The deepest need of man is the need for affirmation. … Continue reading
Waiting for God
Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will … Continue reading
Be On Guard
Jesus said to the disciples, “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.” ~ Luke 21:34-36 Everyone wakes … Continue reading
Signs of the Times
Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things … Continue reading
What Am I Really Thankful For?
And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. ~ Luke 17:11-19 Thanksgiving Day and it is the end of the day. … Continue reading
Perseverance Till The End
“You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” ~ Luke 21:12-19 Being a good and upright person is no guarantee … Continue reading
The End Times?
“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end.” ~ Luke 21:5-11 The liturgical year comes to an end this weekend. The calendar year … Continue reading
Meet Lily
He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” ~ Luke 21:1-4 The … Continue reading
The Kingdom Of God
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” ~ Luke 23:35-43 They crucified him , the ultimate punishment for the … Continue reading