Tag Archives: Gratitude
Signs
While still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them, “This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah.” ~ Luke 11:29 I shall not … Continue reading
Ask, Seek and Knock
“And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” ~ Luke 11:9 There is nothing I have earnestly asked for that I did not receive: a … Continue reading
God Today In The Here And Now
At that very moment he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to … Continue reading
Today Is Not Just An Ordinary Day
He said, ‘Oh no, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ Then Abraham said, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise … Continue reading
“Who Do You Say That I Am?”
Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said in reply, “The Christ of God.” ~ Luke 9:20 Christ has been an abiding presence and a constant companion in my life journey. It was … Continue reading
Have You Heard About Him?
Herod said, “John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see him. ~ Luke 9:9 I first heard about him from my mother as early as I could remember. From … Continue reading
Proclaim!
Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. ~ Luke 8:1 I read the papers or watch the news and I often end up dejected or frustrated. There simply … Continue reading
The Cost Of Discipleship
“Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its … Continue reading
Lord Of The Sabbath
Then he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the sabbath.” ~ Luke 6:5 The Lord of the Sabbath is also the Lord of Creation. I wake up every morning to a new. refreshed and recreated world. As … Continue reading
Passage Into Old Age
Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father.” ~ John 14:6-7 In my younger years, … Continue reading