Matthew 15:1-20 These verses express the importance of carefully watching our thoughts and words in addition to our actions while reminding us of God’s all powerful and all saving love. At the start of the passage, Jesus is judged by onlooking Pharisees who take issue with His disciples for breaking Jewish tradition in order to … [Read more…]
Psalms 119:9-11 Many of us have Sunday School trophies for ourselves and/or our children (for those who have kids) from winning memory verse competitions. But as we get older, the practice of memorizing scripture gets stored away like those trophies in shelves for display. Just as Prayer is seen as an important discipline and practice, … [Read more…]
St. John 1:9-14 St. John 1:9-14, we are reminded of the profound gift of God’s grace poured out through Jesus Christ. The “true light” that comes into the world is not just a source of guidance, but a beacon of God’s unmerited favor. Jesus, the Word made flesh, dwelled among us, revealing God’s love and … [Read more…]
Romans 5:3-4 As we journey through lent season, we are invited to reflect on the paradox of finding joy in suffering. Apostle Paul writes in Romans 5:3-4, “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” This passage reminds us that challenges … [Read more…]
Jeremiah 18:1-6 Through the words spoken to the prophet Jeremiah we are given an analogy which compares us as believers to Clay. In this passage, we learn that Jeremiah receives God’s message by observing the work of a local potter. This passage also points to God’s provisional hand, working for Israel. Jeremiah lived during a … [Read more…]
Proverbs 11: 23-30 During this Lenten season, God calls us to walk in righteousness and generosity. Proverbs 11:23-30 reminds us that the desires of the righteous lead to goodness, while the ways of the wicked end in destruction. Keep trust in the Lord as the righteous “will flourish like green leaves.” A generous heart is … [Read more…]
1 Peter 5:10 In this verse, the Apostle Peter offers a profound message of hope to believers who are enduring trials. Life in a fallen world often brings suffering, whether in the form of personal hardship, loss, or persecution. There are moments when these struggles feel unbearable. When pain lingers, when prayers seem unanswered, take … [Read more…]
Luke 23:46 During lent season we are meditating on what Jesus has done on the cross. Let’s look on the one of the final words of Jesus, on cross. According to Luke 23:46 Jesus said “Father in your hands I commit my spirit: and when he said this, he breathed his last”. Christ suffered much … [Read more…]
Roman’s 5:10 God wants to be your best friend. Our relationship with Christ has many different aspects: Our creator and Maker, Lord and Master, Judge Redeemer, Father and savior and much more. In Eden we see God’s ideal relationship with Adam and Eve. They enjoyed an intimate friendship with God. But after the Fall, that … [Read more…]
Philippians 1:9-10 Lent is a season of spiritual growth, a time to refocus on what truly matters. Paul’s prayer in Philippians reminds us that love and understanding go hand in hand. As we grow in Christ, our love should deepen− not just in emotion, but in wisdom and discernment. When our hearts are filled with … [Read more…]