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Tag Archives: Give Praise and Thanks
Life-Changing Grace
Matthew 11:20 Then he began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had been done, since they had not repented. How many times have we seen God work in our lives where something magical happens and we … Continue reading
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Pay It Forward
Matthew 10:8-10 Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick. The laborer … Continue reading
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Happy Fault
Matthew 9:11-13 The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go … Continue reading
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Faith
John 20:27-29 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord … Continue reading
Everything Belongs
Matthew 8:1-3 When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” He stretched out his hand, touched him, and … Continue reading
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Do Not Judge
Matthew 7:1-3 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. Why do you notice the splinter in your … Continue reading
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Love Is Inclusive
Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your … Continue reading
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Be Present
2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. This whole business about being present and being centered in the now…is not some new age concoction. St. Paul was aware of the … Continue reading
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Life Giving Grace
2 Corinthians 3:5-6 Our qualification comes from God, who has indeed qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of letter but of spirit; for the letter brings death, but the Spirit gives life. We are all called to … Continue reading
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