(Philippians Chapter 3 Verse 13) St. Paul understood the true meaning God’s love and forgiveness. He did not let his past get in the way of receiving God’s forgiveness.The past can hold us from moving forward especially the guilt. The past can haunt us. St Paul had received God’s forgiveness and made up his mind not to dwell on the past […]
Read more »The beautiful story of care and loveThe Good Samaritan A religious man came to Jesus and said to him, “Lord who is my neighbour?”Jesus looked at him and told him a story.There was a man who was travelling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by bandits. They beat him up, stripped him of his clothing, took all […]
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Riches in Heaven or riches on earthA rich young man came to Jesus and said, “Good Sir, what must I do to be sure that after I die, I am with God in heaven?”Jesus answered, “Why do you call me Good. Only God alone is good. You know the laws given down by God, Do not kill, Do not take what is not yours, […]
Read more »Lord who may enter into your holy presence?A person who does what is pleasing in your sightA person who upholds the truthIn his heart.He desires to see justiceAnd defends the rights of those who areLooked down upon by society.He does not take a bribe against the innocent.He does not gossip behind his neighbour’s back. He does not […]
Read more »Jesus was eating a meal at the house of a top religious leader of his day, when a woman who had lived a very sinful life walked to him and started to weep. She bowed down before him and began to wash his feet with her tears. She repeatedly kissed his feet with her tears and […]
Read more »“For while we were still helpless, at the right time, the Messiah died on behalf of ungodly people.”(Romans chapter 5 verse 6. The Jewish New Testament). The door to heaven has been opened because Jesus Christ died for the ungodly. This is the amazing love of God. St. Paul could not fathom out this amazing love. How could […]
Read more »“Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. He looked with favour on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and […]
Read more »God is pleased with the manWho does not keep friendship with those who mock GodOr walks along side those who want to do wrongOr laughs with those who ridicule others. But he delights to think about God day and night And on the things thatPlease him.And he will be like a tree that is near a riverThat is healthy and produces […]
Read more »The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt for over 500 years. They were being treated with brutality by the Egyptians and forced to do hard labour. The Israelite men were increasing in numbers and the Pharaoh begun to fear that they might take over Egypt by force, so he decided that all the Hebrew new […]
Read more »“God heard the prayer of Hannah. “In the bitterness of her soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the Lord. And she made a vow, saying “O Lord Almighty, if you will only look upon your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give […]
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