Part of Lent is repentance. Our culture has attached a negative meaning to “repentance”, in which it is often thought of as a sign of weakness, lack of confidence, and lack of determination. That is really the self-centered, self-righteous modern culture speaking to us. In fact, repentance is a beautiful thing all Christians should continually…

Are we ready to continue the journey towards the cross in this year’s Lent? Let’s prepare our heart by turning off any distraction like the TV, cellphone, computer etc., and silent ourselves before we begin to read. Here Jesus gives a very important teaching to his disciples, and his disciples of the modern day –…

Background: At the time of the scripture, Jesus is getting close to the end of his 3 years of ministry on earth. During this time he has performed many miracles with his disciples, and built a very close relationship with them. Yet his disciples did not know Jesus was the son of God. Some thought…

14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you,…

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27) These were Jesus’ last words to His disciples. Last words are usually very important words. Imagine a dying father exhorting his…

Jesus Heals Ten Men With Leprosy 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on…

15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know…

9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in…

Introduction   What is Lent?   Lent is a period of 40 days starting with Ash Wednesday (for this year it was March 5) prior to Easter day, during this time Christians all around the world prepare our hearts through prayers, devotions, fasting, or other spiritual activities.   Why Lent?   If our loved one…

I Will Sing of the Steadfast Love of the Lord A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. 89 I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. 2 For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.” 3 You have said, “I have made a covenant…