Category Archives: Matthew

God Will Let You Choose!

[Jesus said,]“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against … Continue reading

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Celebrating Anniversaries

Then he called his 10 servants, gave each of them 10 minas, and said, “Engage in business until I come back.” – Luke 19:13 So be on the alert, because you don’t know on what day your Lord will come … Continue reading

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God is Enough

“If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great … Continue reading

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May I be Found Among the Sheep

When the Son of Man comes in his glory with all of his angels, he will sit on his royal throne. The people of all nations will be brought before him, and he will separate them, as shepherds separate their … Continue reading

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Are You a One Talent Christian?

24But the one who had received one talent came and said, “Lord, I knew you, that you are a hard man, harvesting where you didn’t plant, and gathering where you didn’t scatter.  25I was afraid, and went out and his … Continue reading

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Jesus: God and Man, a mystery

The mystery of my Christian faith that is most difficult for me to understand is: Jesus is God and Jesus is man. I find myself focusing on His divine nature; the miracles, wise words, death and resurrection. I miss the … Continue reading

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Joseph: God’s Man

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband … Continue reading

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The Fight against Cancer

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name your kingdom coe, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread.  Forgive us our debts, as … Continue reading

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Silence Speaks

When he [Jesus] was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Then Pilate asked him, “Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?” But Jesus made no reply, not even to a sing … Continue reading

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Who is Jesus?

(This is my homework for the weekly Bible study that I am attending.) When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippia, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”… Simon Peter answered, “You are … Continue reading

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