Posts Tagged ‘gospel of john’
Episode 451 – Find God Inside the Church
When God promised, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink,” He was inviting us to come inside the Church and He would quench our thirst for God. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God is everywhere, but He is inside the Church in a special way. The physical presence of God…
Read MoreA Supreme and Humble God
We are reminded every day of the reality of power and influence in our society. Whether it is elected officials or wealthy investors, someone always appears to be in charge. It doesn’t matter if you call it democracy or monarchy, someone is always in charge. That someone is God. It doesn’t require more than a…
Read MoreAsk God
It is said that some of the first words children learn are ‘why’ and ‘what’, because as infants and toddlers we are in a constant state of discovery. Every parent understands the situation. Loving parents answer every question like it is the most important question. God is a loving parent. The disciples were full of…
Read MoreWho is Jesus?
Imagine walking down the street ‘minding your own business’ and a stranger approaches you. Something has drawn them to you. It may have been how you behaved. It may have been how you spoke. They ask, “Who is Jesus?” Do you know how you would answer? In today’s Gospel lesson we hear the crowd approach…
Read MoreHard to Believe
I am often asked how some believe, and others refuse to believe. From our vantage point of view Jesus Christ is God. From others’, it is impossible to believe no matter what ‘evidence’ is given. To truly believe, we must use our free will. If it is not free, then belief is an obligation. The…
Read MoreWho is Your Father?
Of the many accusations against Christ was the claim to know what where He came from. Of course, this was a ruse because they didn’t want to admit that He was Christ. So, they kept asking Him questions. They ask us all sorts of questions too, but we never properly answer. The Lord said to…
Read MoreGod’s Timing
When we pray to God we normally include requests for our needs. We need peace. We need health. We need many things that God can grant to us. We also have many wants. We want a better job. We want better relationships, and we want everyone now, but God may not agree. It isn’t easy…
Read MoreDoes Your Life Convert Others to Christ?
What do people see when you watch you walk down the street, or face difficulties in your life? Do they see someone who grumbles or someone who praises God? What do people think of your response to life’s ‘ups and downs’ when they see you in the marketplace? Today is the Feast of Saint Christopher…
Read MoreGod’s Plan for Your Life
It is a regular conversation among Christians with statements like, “God has a plan for you.” In my experience this is often associated with major life changes or even avoided tragedy. It is very true. God does have a plan for each of, but it may not be the plan we had in mind. The…
Read MoreDo You Need Signs to Believe?
As Christians we ask God for all sorts of things. We ask Him for health, peace, even a good job when we want a change. Sometimes we are even blessed by Him with greater blessings than what we ask Him. He does everything we need, but we still demand more. At that time, there was…
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