Image by Free Bible Images Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ And he …
Be Rich in Good Works
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com "Command those who are rich in this world that they not be conceited, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who richly gives us all things to enjoy. Command that they do good, that they be rich in good works, generous, willing to share, and laying up in store …
Being a Neighbor
Only Jesus could simplify spiritual matters in a way that anyone can understand. He summed up the Ten Commandments into two--love God and love your neighbor (Mark 12:30, 31). When a lawyer asked Jesus the question, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus answered by telling a parable about the man who was attacked on his …
The Good Soil
As she planted the bean seeds in the rich soil, she thought of the parable Jesus told about the sower. The sower was sowing seed which was the Word of God. The seed fell among different types of places/soil. Which type of soil was she? Was she the rocky soil which represented those who hear the …
Valued by God
Luke 15:8-10 Just recently I watched the movie, "The Wedding" with Halle Berry. There was a scene when she went to the beach for a swim. She took off her engagement ring and put it in her blouse. When she went back, she couldn't find it. Frantic, she felt around in the sand and when her …
The Sheep and Goats
Matthew 25:31-46 In this parable about sheep and goats, Jesus is basically saying that we ought to love others the way we love Him. If we saw Jesus hungry, we would give Him food or thirsty, we would give Him water. Whatever help He needed we would give it to Him. It's the same thing …
Notes to Women 