Author: Jesus - My Great Master
Blessed the poor in spirit; the Kingdom of heaven is theirs! 20th Sept ’13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLICbq_2OU4 – Beloved: Teach and urge these things. Whoever teaches something different and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the religious teaching is conceited, understanding nothing, and has a morbid disposition for arguments and verbal disputes. From these come envy, rivalry, insults, evil suspicions, and mutual friction among people with corrupted minds, who are deprived of the truth, supposing religion to be a means of gain. Indeed, religion with contentment is a great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to take anything out of...
Three Marbles
During the waning years of the depression in a small south eastern Idaho community, I used to stop by Mr. Miller’s roadside stand for farm-fresh produce as the season made it available. Food and money were still extremely scarce and bartering was used, extensively. One particular day Mr. Miller was bagging some early potatoes for me. I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprising a basket of freshly picked green peas. I paid for my potatoes but was also drawn to the display of fresh green peas. I am a pushover for creamed...
Today, we pray for alcoholics
Lord Jesus, today we bring to You those addicted to alcohol. Jesus, only You can heal these men and women who are caught in the web of intoxication. We pray that our youth especially, are protected from falling into this temptation. May our homes and organisations be places where individuals can celebrate joys, without drinking. Heal the alcohol addicts by Your power. Amen.
