Recognition and Response He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!”… Read More »

Make Restitution “If fire breaks out and catches in thorns so that the stacked grain or the standing grain or the field is consumed, he who started the fire shall make full restitution.” Exodus 22:6 But what restitution can be made by one who throws the firebrands of error or stirs the coals of lust… Read More »

Renouncing Retaliation “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God.” Romans 12:19 Revenge is one of our most natural instincts. It is the way the world works, for we live in a “dog eat dog” world, where if you get in my way I will get you out of the way.… Read More »

Meditations on Faith “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” Acts 8:36 These words may address any hesitations the devout reader may have about the ordinances. Perhaps you say, “I am afraid to be baptized; it is such a solemn thing to declare myself to be dead with Christ and buried with Him. I… Read More »

The Patient Savior They woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you… Read More »

Greater Than Moses “The crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him.” Mark 9:15   How great the difference between Moses and Jesus! When Moses had been forty days upon the mountain, he underwent a kind of transfiguration, so that his face shone with exceeding brightness, and… Read More »