Gratitude
Physical healing is a great blessing, but it ends at death, while the blessing of eternal life lasts forever.
Bold for the Kingdom
Called to Valor In a world that increasingly challenges our faith at every turn, God calls men to rise as faithful spiritual warriors for his Kingdom, embodying courage and conviction in the face of opposition. The Apostle Paul and Bernard of Clairvaux answered this divine call, fighting boldly for God’s truth in their unique historical […]
To Set a Captive Free
When the holy and venerable Brigit heard this story, she was so moved to pity that she ordered her chariot to be yoked. Filled with deep grief for the unfortunate man who had been unfairly condemned and pouring out prayers to the Lord, she traveled across the plain and followed the road that led to […]
The Gospel of Salvation?
Forgiven. Saved. Going to heaven. Gonna live forever with Jesus. Is that the Gospel Jesus preached? Our readings in this series are from the book, The Gospel of the Kingdom. Here is a brief excerpt from pages 21 and 22: “The gospel that says, ‘Jesus died to forgive your sins and to bring you to heaven when […]
Truth and Grace
Ephesians 4.17-32 (4) Pray Psalm 103.1-4.  Bless the LORD, O my soul;And all that is within me, bless His holy name!Bless the LORD, O my soul,And forget not all His benefits:Who forgives all your iniquities,Who heals all your diseases,Who redeems your life from destruction,Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies… Sing Psalm 103.1-4.(Old 100th: All Creatures That on […]
Martyrdom
Acts 12:1–5 (ESV) About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. He killed James the brother of John with the sword, and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread. And when he […]