Jesus was absolutely serious about putting the Gospel first — over everyone and everything.
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Be humble and become exalted
Far better to sit at the “lowest” place and then be invited by the host to come to a “higher” place than to choose the “highest” and be relegated to the “lowest” because someone more important has arrived.
Continue readingGod works in us to bring TRANSFORMATION!
It is not what we will do, but what God will do in us to bring TRANSFORMATION!
Continue readingDivision is the price we pay sometimes for living a kingdom life
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “A saint is not someone who never sins, but one who sins less and less frequently and gets up more and more quickly.” — St. Bernard of Clairvaux. When a person has something “tough” […]
Continue readingThe treasure of faith and trust is worth more than any pirate’s gold
When we trust, and when we know with all our heart and soul that the promises of God are always good, and that his love is everlasting, we live with a generosity of heart that makes us new and alive.
Continue readingGrow in the spirit and set aside vanity
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “Vanity is the quicksand of reason.” — George Sand. Have you made out your will yet? Have you carefully decided what each child or survivor will receive when you have “gone to heaven”? Have […]
Continue readingGod’s answers to our prayers is the great mystery
It is also about hearing and seeing God answer in more ways than just for what we ask.
Continue readingChrist’s words, actions, teachings and example are meant to become our own
We say, by that title, we are followers of Christ. That means that Christ’s words and actions, and his teachings and example, are meant to become our own.
Continue readingJesus’ ministry is our ministry
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.” — General Omar Bradley. “Follow me” now becomes “Go on your way,” as Jesus appoints and sends out 72 […]
Continue readingJesus’ ‘Follow me!’ is our invitation to discover God
Jesus’ invitation IS the discovery of God, goodness and new life. That is why it is so urgent, why it must be heard, and why he is so persistent: “Come follow me!”
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