Archive for 'Discipline'

The Gift of Children

Matthew 19: 13-15 Jos 24:14-29 / Psa 16 Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. (Matthew 19:14) Faith has led us to believe That of all the gifts God has given, Including this life we live, We feel God’s love [...]

Commitment to Follow Jesus

Matthew 8: 18-22 Gn 18:16-33 / Psa 103 Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head. (Matthew 8:20) May the Holy Spirit’s fire fall And consume all our fears and doubt; So that it may be plain to all What commitment is all about [...]

To Love is to Obey

John 14: 21-26 Acts 14:5-18 / Ps 115:1-4,15-16 Whoever observes My commandments is the one who loves me. (John 14:21) By His Spirit God has made us feel The essence of His love so real, That in turn we may also reveal Christ’s love according to His will. Jesus said, ‘Whoever has my commandments and [...]

God’s Laws are Eternal

Matthew 5: 17-19 Dt 4:1,5-9 / Psa 147 …whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:19) God’s love imposes no condition, Nor do His laws curtail our freedom; They are tools for our perfection To make us worthy of His kingdom. Jesus said, “Do not think [...]

The Sacrifice of Fasting

Matthew 9: 14-15 Isa 58:1-9a / Psa 51 For You do not desire sacrifice, a burnt offering You would not accept. My sacrifice is a broken spirit; Lord, do not spurn a broken, humbled heart. (Psalm 51:18-19) If we wish to be a devout Follower of our Lord Jesus Christ, We must abstain and do [...]

Dying for Eternal Life

John 12: 24-26 2 Cor 9: 6-10 / Psa 112 The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. (John 12:25) Teach me, Lord, what in me must die That I may be Your faithful sheep… What things in [...]