March 15
And the King will answer and say to them, “Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.” A dear friend was a criminal attorney. We would joke about his “but for the least of […]
March 14
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul.” In troubled times, I have recited this entire psalm over and over, and have been calmed by the beauty of the images it contains. As a […]
March 13
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” When we welcomed our redeemer, We were glad to see the king; But that Friday with our sins, We just crucified our peace. He has died for our guilt, […]
March 12
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” Learning that I could not bear children, I was overcome with grief. Not […]
March 11
“Who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” Renewed youth is real for those related to the blessings of God. Living forever young is not a myth for believers. For sure, it is one of the blessings coming from God we should never forget. Eagles always appear […]
March 10
Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” If anyone ever told you being a Christian was easy, they lied. […]
March 9
“Call unto me and I will tell you things great beyond reach of your knowledge.” It seems we all go through times of despair, feeling down about the way events unfold in our lives. During these times, depending on the severity of the “crisis,” it is easy to ask while praying “Why has this… How […]
March 8
“Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.” What if we carried the mark of the cross […]
March 7
If your brother does something wrong, rebuke him and, if he is sorry, forgive him. And if he wrongs you seven times a day and seven times comes back to you and says, “I am sorry,” you must forgive him. God puts no stipulation on forgiveness. There is no formula one is required to follow […]
March 6
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” There are so many beautiful things in nature. A favorite is the butterfly. With its wings fluttering on the breeze visiting all the pretty flowers, […]