Archive for 'Parables'

Strive to be Pure of Heart

Mark 7: 14-23 1Kgs 10:1-10 / Psa 37 For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come … (Mark 7:21) Lord Jesus, come live within me, And make all impure thoughts depart; I do desire to be sin-free, Help me strive to be pure of heart. Again Jesus called the [...]

Let the Light of Truth Shine!

Mark 4:21-25 2Tim 1:1-8 / Psa 96 Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bushel basket or under a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? (Mark 4:21) For those who seek to know God’s Word All things hidden will be revealed; Walk in the light and be assured [...]

The Reward of Good Stewardship

Luke 19: 11-28 2Mac 7:1,20-31 / Psa 17 …to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away. (Luke 19:26) Thank God for talents we’ve received; And His Word we’ve come to believe. May these talents lead us to give More [...]

A Servant’s Duty

Luke 17: 7-10 Wis 2: 23—3:9 / Psa 34 So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty. (Luke 17:10) Help me Jesus to be effective In serving You in all my days; Obedient to all Your directives, And [...]

The Crafty Steward

Luke 16: 1-8 Rom 15:14-21 / Psa 98 For the children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. (Luke 16:8) Being prudent in this world may seem Survival for the shrewd and bright, But true stewardship for God He’ll deem Only for the Children [...]

Lost and Found

Luke 15: 1-10 Rom 14:7-12 / Psa 27 …in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. (Luke 15:7) Be Christ’s helper in His mission To bring sinners back to His fold; Preach the good news of [...]