Archive for 'Gratitude'

On Giving

Luke 21: 1-4 Dn 1:1-6,8-20 / Dn 3 …she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on. (Luke 21:4) What grace from God have we been given That shows our close affinity To Him as His beloved children? It’s His gift of generosity. As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich [...]

On Inviting the Poor

Luke 14: 12-14 Rom 11:29-36 / Psa 69 …when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. (Luke 14:13) All blessings in life we receive There’s no way that we can repay; In turn that’s the way we must give, As God’s Word has shown [...]

Each Called to Serve

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 may seem, Who are we to fathom God’s [...]

Taken for Granted

Mark 9: 41-50 Sir 5: 1-8 / Psa 1 I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward. (Mark 9: 41) Do not drive away from your door The poor, the sick and unwanted; Might be Christ [...]

The Grace of Gratitude

Luke 17:11-19 Tim 3:1-7 / Ps 23: 1- 6 Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? (Luke 17:17) The reason why the world’s in strife: We don’t thank God the way we should; The secret to a happy life Is a heart full of gratitude. As Jesus continued His journey to [...]

A Grateful, Forgiven Soul

Luke 7: 36-50 1 Cor 15: 1-11 / Ps 118 “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50) Our sins are debts we cannot pay, But must pay forward and forgive; His Word today shows us the way.. As we’ve received, so we must give. Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to [...]