Nothing Can Hinder God or a Good Man

By A. W. Tozer “If any man will to do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God. . . ” (John 7:17) The notion that hostile persons or unfavorable circumstances can prevent the will of God from being fulfilled in a human life is altogether erroneous. Nothing, no one, … Continue reading →

Prayer Good Night

This night I lay me down to sleep I give the Lord my soul to keep If I should die before I wake I pray the lord my soul to take Four corners of my bed Four angels over head Matthew, Mark, Luke and John Bless this bed I lay upon I lay my head … Continue reading →

QUOTE FROM: HOMILY OF HIS EMINENCE CARDINAL JOSEPH RATZINGER DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS

Vatican Basilica Monday 18 April 2005 How many winds of doctrine have we known in recent decades, how many ideological currents, how many ways of thinking. The small boat of the thought of many Christians has often been tossed about by these waves – flung from one extreme to another: from Marxism to liberalism, even … Continue reading →

Holy Scripture and “What ails us?”

Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scripture to be written for our learning: Grant us to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ… Anglican Collect for Bible Study Reading … Continue reading →

Temptations to Sin

Lenten Meditation-Mark 9: 49-50 49 ‘For everyone will be salted with fire.50Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it?  Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.’ Fire Salt — Bad Sin is bad. Don’t sin. If you do sin, you will burn in hell for all … Continue reading →

Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection

Lenten Meditation-Mark 8: 34-35 34 He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 35For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and … Continue reading →

The Yeast of the Pharisees and of Herod

Lenten Meditation-Mark 8:17-18 17And becoming aware of it, Jesus said to them, ‘Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened? 18Do you have eyes, and fail to see? Do you have ears, and fail to hear? And do you not remember? What is it … Continue reading →