“John Boanerges: who was he?” John 21:20-25
“Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who also had leaned back against him during the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it […]
Tag Archives: Following
“Then who can be saved?!” Mark 10:17-31
“As Jesus was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” And […]
“Be nice, don’t offend anyone!” Mark 8:27-38
Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they told […]
“The age of the sheep” John 10:11-18
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the […]
“There is nothing for you” Mar 8:31-38
And he began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be […]
“This one thing you must give up!” Mt 6:1-6, 16-21
“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, […]
“I don’t like my cross” Mark 9:2-9
And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his […]
“Come and see, the heavens are open!” John 1:43-51
“The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip […]
How to start this New Year? Few thoughts
As a new year approaches, we could all make same commitments, and then good things are going to happen. :-) I will pray every day with my spouse and family. Growing […]
3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don’t Leave the Church
Read the original article here. What is it that sets apart the kids who stay in the church? “What do we do about our kids?” The group of parents sat […]
Sanctification and Suffering
Read the original article here. There is a lot of talk in the church about sanctification, about following Jesus and being His disciple. There is not a lot of talk […]
“Christian, be who you are!” Mt 16:21-28
“From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, […]
“What is your price?” Mt 13:31-33, 44-52
He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It is the […]
“Do you know who you are?” Mat 10:40-42
“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, […]
“Peace and cross: take them!” Mt 10:34-39
Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a […]
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