“Always think kindly of others, while holding yourself as nothing; this is true wisdom and leads to perfection. If you see another commit a grievous sin, or whose faults are flagrant, do not regard yourself as better, for you do not know what you would do if similarly tempted... Read More →

If you knew nothing about God, how do you think you would you have imagined Him? Would you have imagined Him as a King who rules over His people with authority and power and justice? Would you have imagined Him to be merciful and kind? Would you have imagined a God who would be... Read More →

Jesus said, “Do this in memory of me” Luke 22:19 At the last supper, Jesus establishes the Sacrament of the Eucharist , “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took the... Read More →

If we are going to follow Jesus we must honour God’s law. Unfortunately, we live in a world where some of our laws are in conflict with God’s laws. Abortion is one of the great tragedies of our time, where man’s laws fail to acknowledge God’s law –“Do not kill.” (Exodus... Read More →

When I was 16 years old I got my first big job.  I was working as a teller at a bank.  I remember the day when the manager brought me into the bank vault.  I was stunned to see all the little bricks of cash.  At 16, I figured with a suitcase full of those little bricks of money I... Read More →

We love our children and we do our best to be good parents to them.  We want to keep them safe and we want to help them create a future that allows them to live up to their potential and be happy.  So does God.  “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,... Read More →

Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King   “The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! ” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed... Read More →

Jesus said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5: 7 Jesus said, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”  Matthew 5:44 When we pray for our enemies and when we forgive them, we are fighting the “good fight” attacking and... Read More →

I worked for over 20 years in the fast paced world of high tech.  Results were what mattered, especially in the area where I worked, sales and marketing.  Efforts were simply a means to an end.  While our performance evaluations did examine competencies like our leadership... Read More →

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 The teachings of Jesus are in stark conflict with what the world promotes. The world promotes pleasure and God says “... Read More →