ONE MAN ARMY

Phillipians 4:13-14 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Nevertheless, you have done well that you shared in my distress. Some tasks can be completed by one man. Yet, there are many others which are impossible for any single individual to accomplish on their own without help. Therefore, even though the entertainment industry... Continue Reading →

THE LAW WAS NEVER THE DESTINATION

Galatians 3:24-26 Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Paul described the law using a word translated in various forms... Continue Reading →

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Reference text: Luke 11:1-4 The Gospel today contains the request by the disciples for a teaching on prayer, and the answer Jesus offered contained what is known as "the Lord's prayer. While reading the text today, a message from Mass a few years ago which I had stored came to mind and that is what... Continue Reading →

CONCRETE EVIDENCE OR NOT?

Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritan Reading this parable again today, I realized that story is incomplete. At least, I have one lingering question unanswered: did the Samaritan return to the inn? The answer to this is crucial because it provides concrete evidence. However, the fact that this detail is left out points our attention... Continue Reading →

REVIEW THE FILTERS

I had an interesting encounter when I went shopping today. A young child, maybe three years, shopping alongside their mother; walked up to me with a bottle of water and asked me to open it for them. She was not hindered by her mother's presence or seeking a strangers help. As I reflected, this thought... Continue Reading →

YOU KNOW, AND SO WHAT?

Job 19:25 But as for me, I know that my redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. The Hebrew words translated "I know" occurs in various forms in the old testament about 942 times. While it means different things, it is the same root word used in the verses 'and they... Continue Reading →

YOU KNOW, AND SO WHAT?

Job 19:25 But as for me, I know that my redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. The Hebrew words translated "I know" occurs in various forms in the old testament about 942 times. While it means different things, it is the same root word used in the verses 'and they... Continue Reading →

YOU KNOW, AND SO WHAT?

Job 19:25 But as for me, I know that my redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. The Hebrew words translated "I know" occurs in various forms in the old testament about 942 times. While it means different things, it is the same root word used in the verses 'and they... Continue Reading →

HOW DO YOU KNOW ME?

John 1:48a "How do you know me?” Nathaniel asked. At a glance, the question asked is one that evokes laughter. Think of it as though coming from a teenager asking their parent who has raised them from birth "how do you know me?" In the text today, it is being asked at an even higher... Continue Reading →

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