Month: July 2016

Jesus Wept

John 11:33-35  When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled.  “Where have you laid him?” he asked.  “Come and see, Lord,” they replied.  Jesus wept. Thursday night I… Continue Reading “Jesus Wept”

Grandpa’s Coat

Mark 10:13-16  People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the… Continue Reading “Grandpa’s Coat”

We are the Branches

John 15:1-6 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already… Continue Reading “We are the Branches”

Overcoming Evil

Romans 12:21  Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. This past week our world has been filled with evil. So many senseless acts of violence that are impossible to understand.  Jesus instructs us to overcome evil with good.  Good is… Continue Reading “Overcoming Evil”

Freedom

Galatians 5:13 – You, my sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. Freedom is a gift. Freedom to live in the United States of America. Freedom from the… Continue Reading “Freedom”