Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) There are so many choices, Read more
And Moses said to Korah, “Be present, you and all your company, before the Lord.” Numbers 16:16 My Spiritual Father has a saying: 80% of life is just showing up. When you show up, there is the possibility for good things to happen. There is, of course, the possibility that bad things Read more
Deck yourself with majesty and dignity; clothe yourself with glory and splendor. Job 40:10 Today’s Scripture verse from Job 40:10 could be read in a narcissistic way, that we should dress ourselves richly and parade around looking for glory and splendor. This is not how I read it. Instead, this verse calls Read more
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient. Proverbs 14:17 In the last reflection, we discussed choosing love. In I Corinthians 13, a chapter that is known as St. Paul’s “treatise on love,” the first two words he uses to describe love are, “love is Read more
When Jesus had spoken these words, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son that the Son may glorify Thee, since Thou hast given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom Thou hast given Him. And Read more
For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost. And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to him the elders of the church. Read more
Jesus said to His disciples, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 One book Read more
As they were saying this, Jesus Himself stood among them. But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See my hands and my feet, that it is I Read more
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when He was taken up, after He had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom He had chosen. To them He presented Himself alive after His Read more
Jesus said, “Love your enemies and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6:35-36 Christ is Read more
For the Son of Man also came not to be served by to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 Christ is Risen! To serve means to offer service as it is needed, not necessarily in how we want to serve. For instance, many years Read more
As he passed by, Jesus saw a man blind from his birth. And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be Read more