By this they will know that you are my disciples by the way you love one another John 13.35 How well do WE love those who we are uncomfortable with? And, yet, as Christians we are called love one another. But, without Christ, this is only a lofty ideal, that Read more…
Isaiah 40:31 Yet those who wait for the LordWill gain new strength;They will mount up with wings like eagles,They will run and not get tired,They will walk and not become weary. Let me tell you some things that I am learning about waiting for the Lord Rather, And…all this gives Read more…
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. Roman 5:3 Friends, if we don’t know how to handle our problems, those very problems will consume us But, here we learn how to get through them. Namely by Rejoicing Read more…
Psalm 121:1-2 I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord,Who made heaven and earth. Too often, though, we don’t look up, but look out to find help. We look towards institutions and people for advice and resources in Read more…
Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Since I retired last year, I have been struggling with my aging, which brings out Read more…
Colossians 3:1 Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Unfortunately, one too many of us, get derailed in our faith because we don’t heed this life giving instruction: Here are just one example Read more…
John 8:32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” Now, please read John 8 to better grasp the context of this verse. Here, though, is a thumbnail sketch: A woman was caught in adultery and the religious leaders presumed they knew what was Read more…
Colossians 2:20-21 If you have died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were living in the world, do you submit yourself to decrees, such as, “Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch!” Now, some folks, like me daily contend with the Read more…
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension will guard your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus Anxious moments, at least, can become a monkey wrench Read more…
Good Day, this is Michael De Rosa and today I will focus on making our lives count for something, while referencing the parable of the talents, beginning in Matthew 25:14 Unfortunately, one too many people think they have nothing of value to offer others because they measure the seeming paucity Read more…