Tag Archives: vocation
Compassion Calls You
Love requires reaching out to the rejected. +++ Psalm 69:9-10 I have become an outcast to my kin, a stranger to my mother’s children. Because zeal for your house consumes me, I am scorned by those who scorn you. +++ Following … Continue reading
Called to Compassion
We are meant to be agents of mercy. ~~~ John 8:10-11 Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you.” ~~~ Sometimes … Continue reading
Bottom Line
Each of us has one grand purpose to fulfill: to love. ~~~ Mark 12:32-34 The scribe said to Jesus, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘(God) is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love … Continue reading
True Self
What is the dream God planted in you? ~~~ Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord. He is like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the … Continue reading
Be Still
Mark 1:35-38 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let … Continue reading
Be Open
Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” With this response, Mary delivers the line that is the most profound example for each of us on how … Continue reading
Cycle of Love
Luke 21:3-4 He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” The … Continue reading
Love Changes Everything
Luke 17:20-21 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in reply, “The coming of the kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or, ‘There it is.’ … Continue reading
Unique Calling
Acts 13:2-3 While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then, completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on them … Continue reading
