Seeing a certain rich man walk away from Christ on account of his allegiance to the almighty dollar, Peter then asks, “Behold, we have left everything and followed You; what then will there be for us?” (19:27). He did leave behind his boat and fishing nets to be yoked together with a Rabbi. Was he … Continue reading Reward
With God All Things Are Possible
Having a good life is something that yearns in the heart of us all. It’s more than just longevity, but being able to experience life to its fullest. Some strive for that life apart from being involved in spiritual matters. Others seek the spiritual for fulfillment. Those who do might look to some well-established tradition, … Continue reading With God All Things Are Possible
Forgiveness Seventy Times Seven
How sweet is our God who extends His hand of mercy and grants forgiveness to penitent sinner! The Heavenly Father does not want to see any of His little ones perish, and like a good shepherd, He leaves the ninety-nine behind to seek the one who has gone astray. The Son of Man came to … Continue reading Forgiveness Seventy Times Seven
Love Unconditional
“You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and … Continue reading Love Unconditional
Leaving Ninety-Nine to Find the One
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven. [For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.] What do you think? If any man has a hundred … Continue reading Leaving Ninety-Nine to Find the One