John 9:3-5 … Born for Revelation (11/08/16)
“We are born blind so that God’s Works might be revealed through us. We must Do the Works of Him who sent us while it is day … As long as we are in the world, we are the Light of the world.” ~ Jesus (John 9:3-5) Quite importantly, note that even though most […]
Luke 7:24 … Into the Wilderness (11/07/16)
“What did you go out into the wilderness to find?” ~ Jesus (Luke 7:24) It is not for us to go looking into the Heart of another for our own Enlightenment or Truth, nor is it for us to go looking elsewhere for opportunities to fulfill our Life’s many Purposes … Indeed, everything we […]
Forgive all; Forgive completely … (11/06/16)
NOTE: In the Gospel of Matthew, we see Peter ask Jesus the poignant question, “Lord, if a brother sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” And Jesus gave him an even more poignant answer, saying “Not only seven times [must you forgive him], but seventy times seven times.” (Matthew […]
Acts 20:35 … To Give is to Receive (11/06/16)
“It is more Blessed to Give than to receive.” ~ Jesus (quoted in Acts 20:35) Yes, on its face this verse reiterates one of Jesus’ most important teachings – namely, that it is more Peace-full and more Peace-engendering and more Power-full to Give selflessly to others than it is to receive from them. And […]
Hebrews 2:18 … That he Himself was tested (11/05/16)
“Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being similarly tested.” ~ unknown (Hebrews 2:18) Again, this verses reflects two Truths often ignored by most Christians – first, that Jesus was a human being just like all his followers (both those contemporary and those more […]
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