September 2010

Whoever Welcomes Me, Welcomes My Father

Whoever welcomes a child such as this in my name, welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me, welcomes not me but he One who sent me (Mark 9:37).
If anyone gives you a drink of water because you belong to Christ and bear his name, truly, I say to you, he will not go without reward […]

Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me

If you want to follow me, deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me. For if you choose to save your life, you will lose it; and if you lose your life for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel, you will save it.
What good is it to gain the whole world […]

True Cleanness

Nothing that enters one from outside can make that person unclean. It is what comes out from within that makes him unclean (Mark 7:15).
Whatever comes out from outside cannot make that person unclean since it enters not the heart but the stomach and is finally passed out. Thus Jesus declared that all foods are clean. […]

Your Faith Has Saved You

A woman who was suffering from bleeding for twelve years had faith that “ If I just touch his cloak, I shall get well.” Then Jesus said to her, “Daughter your faith has saved you; go in peace and be free of this illness” (Mark 5:28-34).
Do not fear, just believe (Mark 5:36).
All things are […]

In The Measure You Give

In the measure you give, so shall you receive and still more will be given to you. For to the one who produces something, more will be given, and from him who does not produce anything, even what he has will be taken away from him (Mark 4:24-25).

Your Secret

Whatever is hidden will be disclosed, and whatever is kept secret will be brought to light. Listen then if you have ears (Mark 4:22-23).