Monthly Archives: April 2022
Jesus told his disciples the parable of the sheep and goats, then, chapter 26 of Matthew says: “When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He said to his disciples, “As you know, the Passover is two days away–and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.’” There were already plots and plans against Jesus, notably by Caiaphas and the chief priests, but they were postponing arresting Jesus until after the feast. They feared an uprising by…..
Jesus told parables to teach the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven. One of my favorites, told in Matthew 25 tells of servants who kept the master’s property, some merely maintaining it, not increasing its wealth, and another who invested and worked and doubled the masters’ profits. Then comes a verse, often quoted at memorial services out of context which says, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in…..
During what we calls Holy Week, Jesus spent time with His disciples (and us) teaching and cementing God’s truth in their hearts. Matthew talks about the fig tree, the power of prayer, those who pledge to do something and then don’t fulfill the promise, and those who do not promise but complete the task, those who misuse their gifts and positions, and those who refuse to repent. It was as if the disciples were attending university education which they later…..
After the children and the crowds shouted, “Hosanna in the Highest” in the triumphal entry to Jerusalem, Matthew says Jesus healed the blind and lame and He healed them. Verse 15 and beyond of chapter 21: “But when the chief priests and teachers of the law saw the wonderful things He did and the children shouting…..
As we prepare for Palm Sunday, let us think about this beginning to what the church calls Holy Week, for good reason.
MY PSALM 340 THREE TRIUMPHAL ENTRIES
I Palm Sunday
All praise to the King of Kings Lord of Lord, who comes In the name of The Almighty Hosanna! He rides mounted on a donkey As prophesied, To praises and cheers from the crowd. He enters Jerusalem, Palm fronds and garments thrown down, Proclaimed as King of Kings The…..
It is difficult to comfort those who have lost loved ones, especially as holidays approach. Yet, I’m thinking, it would be so much more difficult without Easter. I Thessalonians 4:13 says: 13 Brothers, we do not want Read more
When we are in the throes of discouragement, or when we wonder about topics of great concern like war, the inhumanity of man against man, the rampant sin in our culture, or personal disappointments, nothing changes the landscape as quickly as focusing on rejoicing at the gifts we enjoy because we know God, His purposes, and salvation through His beloved Son, our savior.
When we have had decisions to make, or when we feel overwhelmed, that’s the time we need…..
It is easy to complain, to become irritable, to be discontent and melancholy as we view items in the news. War atrocities fill our television screens; trips to the grocery store provoke fear as prices rise and shortages occur, and we tighten our budgets to afford to drive our cars. Perhaps we too are facing medical issues, pain, separation from those we love, concern over COVID once again limiting our times spent together. We’re looking at some negative junk right…..
A natural outgrowth of faith in Jesus is serving. This can be done through a church, a charitable organization, or most importantly in our everyday lives at home and at work, or wherever God sends his ambassadors.
MY PSALM 328 SERVING
Heavenly Father, Precious Lord, Loving Savior I offer myself to You as Your servant. I know You have prepared me From the beginning of the world To live in this very time and…..
One of the joys of being a Christian is sharing the faith with others. It is called discipling. Whether it is praying with grandchildren or singing praise songs in church with them (what a joy, indeed), or telling another you are praying for them, or inquiring how we can help someone in need, we are being a disciple.
Now, discipling takes discipline. Surely you see the word connection, right? For us to affect the life-faith walk of others, we must…..