Author Archives: SJ

25 The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.” 26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” John 4:25-26 Humans can be thick headed at times.  … Continue reading →

23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:23-24 Jesus … Continue reading →

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the … Continue reading →

5 And from the throne proceeded lightnings, [a]thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the[b] seven Spirits of God. 6 Before the throne there [c]was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of … Continue reading →

After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, “Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.” 2 Immediately I was … Continue reading →

14 “And to the [a]angel of the church [b]of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold … Continue reading →

Blessed are those who mourn,For they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 I have mourned for lost loved ones.  I have more mourned failed relationships.  I’ve even mourned when my car died.  None of that is what I mourn the most for.  I … Continue reading →

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 2 Corinthians 1:3 Here Paul reminds the church, all of us in fact, of the source of all mercies and comfort – … Continue reading →