Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32 Jesus told another parable to them: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and planted in his field. It’s the smallest of all seeds. But when it’s grown, it’s the largest of all vegetable plants. It becomes a tree so that the birds in the sky come and nest in its branches.” Thought for the Day: Many of my daily
Scripture: Mark 1:14-15 After John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee announcing God’s good news, saying, “Now is the time! Here comes God’s kingdom! Change your hearts and lives, and trust this good news!” Thought for the Day: On this day in 2006, the tweet was born. This is the 10th anniversary of Twitter, the immensely popular communication tool. Each day there are millions of tweets that are
Scripture: 1st John 4:11-12 Dear friends, if God loved us this way, we also ought to love each other. No one has ever seen God. If we love each other, God remains in us and his love is made perfect in us. Thought for the Day: I was looking up some songs on Youtube that dealt with the Love of God. Upon looking at the search suggestions, I
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-4 Then God spoke all these words: 2 I am the LORD your God who brought you out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 You must have no other gods before me. 4 Do not make an idol for yourself—no form whatsoever—of anything in the sky above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. Thought for the Day:
Scripture: Psalm 37:7 Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices. Thought for the Day: Take a deep breath… Take another deep breath… Now go and turn off your phone, TV and computer… And take another deep breath… Listen… Take a deep breath… Listen and be patient… Take a
Scripture: Matthew 7:12 Therefore, you should treat people in the same way that you want people to treat you; this is the Law and the Prophets. Thought for the Day: I have been reading a lot of Søren Kierkegaard lately, the Danish theologian and poet. I can read just a page or two, and inevitably there will be at least one thought that challenges me to the core.
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.” Thought for the Day: There is a very interesting Blog entitled: the Naked Jesus – A Journey out
Scripture: Proverbs 14:30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh, but passion makes the bones rot. Thought for the Day: On this day in 1572, nineteen Catholic priests and other religious leaders were executed by Dutch Calvinists. It was a theological argument, and though people might disagree passionately with one another, was the hanging of these men really the vision Jesus had for the world? I know
Scripture: Mark 10:47-48 When Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Thought for the Day: You have probably seen a movie where a crowd of people in some
Scripture: Romans 12:9-11 Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good. Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other. Don’t hesitate to be enthusiastic—be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord! Thought for the Day: The Trappist Monk and Mystic, Thomas Merton wrote: Our job is to love