Archive by Author

Christ’s Compassion

Mark 6: 30-34 1Kgs 3:4-13 / Psa 119 Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest. (Mark 6:31) Christ calls us to a quiet place, So from our troubles take a leave; His words teach us His gentle ways, And rest as we learn to forgive. The apostles gathered around [...]

The Martyrdom of John the Baptist

Mark 6:14-29 Sir 47:2-11 / Psa 18 …when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!” (Mark 6:16) John the Baptist is our model, For Truth his life he sacrificed; Let his courage be our ideal, As followers of Jesus Christ. King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ [...]

Encounter in the Temple

Luke 2:22-40 Mal 3: 1-4 / Psa 24 / Heb 2:14-18 …you can now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people… (Luke 2:29-30) Like Simeon and Anna, may we see That Jesus Christ is life’s true goal; Lord, please be [...]

Lessons in Faith and Humility

Mark 6:1-6 2 Sm 24: 2,9-17 / Psa 32 He could not do any miracles there, except lay His hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. (Mark 6:6) Like Jesus we are not always free From the prejudice of our own kin; Contempt comes from [...]

Touched and Healed

Mark 5: 21-43 2 Sm 18: 9-10, 14, 24-25, 30 – 19:3 / Ps 86:1-6 “Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.” (Mark 5:34) A little faith can gain so much Once we give in to plans divine, And from our pain His healing touch Will transform [...]

The Power of God’s Word

Mark 5:1-20 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/ Ps 3:2-7 He pleaded earnestly with him not to drive them away from that territory. (Mark 5:10) Avoid any form of obsession It will lead us away from the Lord; From the evil spirits’ possession, Be freed by the power of God’s Word. They went across the lake [...]