Mar2018
Eternal profit and loss
Jesus said to them all, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it. What does it profit them, if they… Read more
Mar2018
A simple meal becomes a feast
Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up to heaven, thanked God for them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. They all ate and had enough, and the disciples picked up twelve baskets full of what was left over. (verses 16, 17) Read Luke 9: 1-17 … Read more
Mar2018
Who touched me?
Jesus asked, “Who touched me?” Everyone denied it, and Peter said,”Master, the people are all round you and crowding in on you.” But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I knew it when power went out of me.” The woman saw that she had been found out, so she came trembling and threw herself at… Read more
Mar2018
Demons in the family
As Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a man from the town who had demons in him. For a long time this man had gone without clothes and would not stay at home, but spent his time in the burial caves. When he saw Jesus, he gave a loud cry, threw himself down at… Read more
Mar2018
A priest who truly understands us
In his life on earth Jesus made his prayers and requests with loud cries and tears to God, who could save him from death. Because he was humble and devoted, God heard him. But even though he was God’s Son, he learnt through his sufferings to be obedient. When he was made perfect, he became the… Read more
Mar2018
Joy revisited
Create a pure heart in me, 0 God, and put a new and loyal spirit in me. Do not banish me from your presence; do not take your holy spirit away from me. Give me again the joy that comes from your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. (verses 10-12) Read Psalm 51:… Read more
Mar2018
Jesus’ family
Jesus’ mother and brothers came to him, but were unable to join him because of the crowd. Someone said to Jesus, ‘Your mother and brothers are standing outside and want to see you.’ Jesus said to them all, ‘My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and obey it.’ (verses 19-21)… Read more
Mar2018
God’s produce
‘Once there was a man who went out to sow grain. As he scattered the seed, some of it fell along the path, where it was stepped on, and the birds ate it up. Some of it fell on rocky ground, and when the plants sprouted, they dried up because the soil had no moisture…. Read more
Mar2018
Where there’s hope there’s life
A Pharisee invited Jesus to have dinner with him, and Jesus went to his house and sat down to eat. In that town was a woman who lived a sinful life. She heard that Jesus was eating in the Pharisee’s house, so she brought an alabaster jar full of perfume and stood behind Jesus, by… Read more
Mar2018
God’s hippie
‘Tell me, what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes indeed, but you saw much more than a prophet, for John is the one of whom the scripture says: “God said, I will send my messenger ahead of you to open the way for you!’ I tell you,’ Jesus added, ‘John is greater than… Read more
