And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in. Isaiah 58:12 One of the main challenges of … Continue reading Restorer of streets
The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51:17 As I ponder what it means to sacrifice unto God, the image of fire comes to mind. The … Continue reading Sacrifice acceptable to God
For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself? Luke 9:25 In today’s gospel reflection from Luke 9:22-25, the LORD Jesus instructs us about self denial in order to obtain the … Continue reading Denying one’s self
Who knows whether he will not turn and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, a cereal offering and a drink offering for the LORD, your God? Joel 2:14 Today is the start of Lent. This is a holy season … Continue reading Ash Wednesday
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you men of double mind. James 4:8 As we draw towards the start of Lent, a season observed by Christians … Continue reading Draw near to God
And Jesus said to him, “If you can! All things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 Praise be to the Holiest in the heights! Our great God Most is worthy of all our praise! For He is able … Continue reading All things are possible
Let no one deceive himself. If any one among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it … Continue reading The wisdom of this world
And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my … Continue reading Keys of the kingdom
If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me… For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in … Continue reading Take up my cross
Who do men say that I am?” And they told him, “John the Baptist; and others say, Eli’jah; and others one of the prophets.” And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the … Continue reading Who do you say I am?