Joined to Christ

Every substance, thing or person is separate from the parts which make each substance, thing or person what it is and who they are.  At the same time every part is joined together to make every substance, thing or person; the thing it is or the person they are. Separate parts are joined together to …

A Living Hope

Easter brings us a living hope … “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in …

Our Savior and Lord

In a familiar garden, He cried out, desperately, for the passing of this course before him, yet He humbly forfeited his broken will to the Father’s all encompassing salvation plan. Asking his devoted followers to remain attentive to his agony was his simple request but it was long forgotten, as sleep pressed in and as …

He saw and He sees …

And when He drew near and He saw the city, He wept over it (English Standard Bible, Luke 19:41). The accolades of honor in announcing the coming of the Messiah, the acts of honor in the waving of branches and in the laying down of their cloaks on the rough ground and the proclamations of …

Something else.

“I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News but is not the Good News at all. You are being fooled by those who deliberately twist the truth …

Ever Thankful Prayer

Ever Thankful for You, Oh Lord! Thank you, that I dwell in the shelter of You, God Most High and I find perfect rest in the shadow of your protection, Almighty God! Thank you, LORD, that You, alone are my refuge, my peace, my fortress, and place of safety! You are my God, and I …

The Compassionate, Loving, Merciful, Redeeming, Grace Lavishing Father (The Truth of the Matter in an Old Story)

The story of the “Prodigal Son” in the Bible represents the awful rebellious, self-centered and selfish nature present in all humanity when it is unchecked by virtues, morals and redeemed by Christ into a new life. Truth be told, we are all prodigals at times in our lives. We at times… care only for ourselves, …