Archive for 'Grace'

Paralysis of the Faithless

Mark 2: 1-12 1 Sm 8: 4-7. 10-22a/ Psa 89 “But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins,” he then addressed the man with paralysis, “I say to you, rise, pick up your mat and go home.” (Mark 2:10-11) Belief that knows no obstacle Shall not be [...]

Defining God’s Kingdom

Luke 13: 18-21 Rom 8:18-25 / Psa 126 ‘What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it with? It is like a mustard seed which a man took and threw into his garden . . .’ (Luke 13:18) Like mustard seed or leaven dough May we be changed in mind and soul, [...]

Love Conquers Fear

Mark 6: 45-52 1 Jn 4: 11-18 / Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13 Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid. (Mark 6:50) Without love we fear the specter Of raging storms, wars, or disease; Let the love of our Protector, Jesus Christ put our hearts at ease. Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into [...]

New Life for the Coming Year

John 1: 1-5, 9-14 1Jn 2:18-21 / Psa 96 Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God… (John 1:10) John talks about the Beginning, We wonder as the year’s end is here: What will the new year be bringing? May God [...]

God’s Brand of Justice

Matthew 20: 1-16 Jgs 9:6-15 / Psa 21 What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Don’t I have the right to do as I please with my money? Why be envious of my generosity? (Matthew 20:14-15) Though unfair at first it would seem, Who can ever fathom God’s ways? [...]

Paralysis of the Pharisees

Mark 3: 1-6 Heb 7: 1-3 / Psa 110 “Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than destroy it?” But they remained silent. (Mark 3:4) Lack of compassion leads to Pride, The Pharisees’ paralysis; But it can never be denied, Love will heal us [...]