Someone Like You

Someone Like You

We enjoy the company and support of another in our daily lives. In two’s or more, we are naturally drawn to those who think like us. Our parents have wisely said,”Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are.”


Do our friends possess good qualities, are they well-liked, do they bring peace, comfort and joy to a gathering of people?

Our relationships and circumstances do not govern our lives, rather our personal choices do. Be an example of “love” and be drawn to someone like you.


Inspired by Luke 10:1-7

After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, bu the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves. Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one on the road. Whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this house!” And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you. Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the laborer deserves to be paid.

Greater Things Than These

Greater Things Than These

Without delay we go to the side of loved ones to show love and support on special and life altering days of baptism, marriage and death.  With this same intensity of care and compassion Jesus invites us to know His Father through Him.  Live each day like you believe Jesus opened the gates of heaven.  Your eyes will be opened to the powerful hand of God.  Invite all you can to join you in this life changing and extraordinary journey.  When you move closer in your relationship to Jesus you will see greater things than these. 

Inspired by John 1:47-51.

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of  him, "Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!"  Nathanael asked him, "Where did you get to know me?" Jesus answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you."  Nathanael replied, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God!  You are the King of Israel!"  Jesus answered, "Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these."  And he said to him, "Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man."

God Works Through Others

"Do not stop him; for whoever is not against you is for you."

Just because someone does not sit at your table, visit your home, or does not speak to you, does not mean someone could not do something in favor of you, your family or friends.

Do not denounce the good works of an outsider.  Accept good deeds, wishes, thoughts, and favors wholeheartedly from even those who others may hold the least respect.  God's work comes through a multitude or beings to help you.

Inspired by Luke 9:46-50

An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.  But Jesus, aware of their inner thoughts, took a little child and put it by his side, and said to them, "Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me; for the least among all of you is the greatest."  John answered, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us."  But Jesus said to him, "Do not stop him; for whoever is not against you is for you."

Be The Light of Hope

Be The Light of Hope

"Please do not mention who I am.  I wouldn't want to be treated differently."  Whether we are affluent, well-liked, or a grave sinner, we should give and receive the same mercy that God gives us.  Be imitators of Jesus' love by treating others with dignity,compassion and fairness not because of what they have done or what they have failed to do, but because they are human beings created by God.  God can show His mercy to the gravest for all offenders.  Your mercy may be the light of hope for the serverest wrongdoer.

Inspired by Luke 9:18-22

Once when Jesus was praying alone, with only the disciples near him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"  They answered, "John the Baptist, Elijah; and still others, that one of the ancient prophets has arisen."  He said to them, "but who do you say that I am?"  Peter answered, "The Messiah of God.  He sternly ordered and commanded them not to tell anyone, saying, "The Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised."

Your Life's Vocation

“Why would I want to spend time with him? I don’t even know him.”


Reach out and strive to make new connections and deepen existing relationships. Your physical job compensates you with a paycheck. However, your life’s vocation gives to your heart and to others what money can’t.

An admirable human being has an unyielding praiseworthy foundation. Spend time in prayer getting connected to the Holy Spirit inside you. It will lead, guide and strengthen you all the days of your life.

Inspired by Luke 9:7-9

Now Herod the ruler heard about all that had taken place, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the ancient prophets had arisen. Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I heard such things?” And he tried to see him.

All Are Welcomed In This Plaec

All Are Welcomed In This Place


“I didn’t feel welcomed there. So I left.” “Well we are glad you are here with us.”

If you don’t feel cared about, welcomed or respected then perhaps you do not belong. The burning question would be, “Are you uncomfortable because you are a negative person that works against God’s love or because those who reject you are hostile?”

Love all those who cross your path and let go of those who are imprisoned in thoughts of themselves. Your love and boldness of freedom may bring hope to another and may be an invitation to know what God is like.

Inspired by Luke 9:1-6.

Jesus called t he twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. He said to them, "Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money-not even an extra tunic. Whatever house you enter, stay there, and leave from there. Wherever they do not welcome you, as you are leaving that town shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them." They departed and went through the villages, bringing the good news and curing diseases everywhere.

I just wanna celebrate!

I Just Wanna Celebrate!

"Your sister has done so well, let's celebrate!"  "Why are you making such a big deal over her?  She does one thing right and you rejoice.  I have always been good and you've had no celebrations for me."

Jesus reaches out to sinners not the virtuous.  Which are you?  One who needs His mercy or the one who will celebrate over another's success?

Be happy and satisfied knowing that you have done well and help those in need of Jesus' mercy.  Encourage others to join you in celebration when another has changed, tranformed or converted.


“I just wanna celebrate!” You need to know that I celebrate with you in your accomplishments today. Whether big or small, significant or not, my heart leaps with joy because you recognized a change for the better!

Inspired by Matthew 9:9-13

As Jesus was walking along he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, "follow me."  and he got up and followed him.  As as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples.  When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"  But when he heard this,  he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.  Go and learn what this means, "I desire mercy, not sacrifice."  For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners."

I Am Soooo . . . Blessed!

I Am Sooo . . . Blessed!

"He's so lucky.  He gets everything he wants."  Are we spending time envying material things of others?  Rather speak with a thankful heart and be grateful for what you do have.  Nurture the Holy Spirit inside you that will satisfy your heart and bring beauty to your life. When our hearts are in the right place, we are not lucky, but rather BLESSED.  Look around you and see the abundant blessings that God places on your life every day.  When these things are revealed to you, share with others the goodness of God.

Inspired by Luke 8:16-18

Jesus said to his disciples, "No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light.  For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light.  Then pay attention to how you listen; for to those who have, more will be given; and from those who do not have, even what they seem to have will be taken away.

I Will Not Live In Vain

I Will Not Live In Vain

We do many things in vain.  We say we love but hurt each other.  We want to be successful but are unwillng to do the work.  We think we should be respected but do not have the same regard for othres.  do we celebrate Christmas and Easter with presents but could not described the presence of Jesus in our lives?  Use His name in praise only, live like a thankful apostle, and pray to god through Jesus for his mercy on your life!

Inspired by 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Now I should remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if  you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you - unless you have come to believe in vain.  For I handed onto you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.  Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died.  Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.  Last of all, as to someone untimely born, he appeared also to me.

Our Paths And Views Can Change

Our Paths And Views Can Change

"I see nothing wrong with it," she said definantly.  "I do," he replied with delicate insightfulness." 

In those moments of discord reflect upon your morals, beliefs, and values and decide if conversion is necessary. To say we were wrong should not be unpleasant but celebrated.  Our views should not be set in stone. 

Move the rocks away from your path, the walk may be easier. 


Inspired by Luke 7:31-35.

Jesus said to the people, "To what then will I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like?  They are like children sitting in the market-place and calling to one another, "We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not weep.'  For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, 'He has a demon;' the Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, "Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax-collectors and sinners!"  Nevertheless, wisdom is vindicated by all her children."

Pray For Change

"Did you see what she did?  How could she?"  Judgment.  We are all guilty.  How can we stop being hypocrites?  Catch youself when you've condemned another.  Growth and maturity will come when you add, "I understand.  I've done the same or worse.  This reminds me that I have many things to correct about myself.  I pray that we both change for the better."

Inspired by Luke 6:39-42

He also told them a parable:  "Can a blind person guide a blind person?  Will not both fall into a pit?  A disciple is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully qualified will be like the teacher.  Why do  you see the speck in your neighbor's eye,but do not notice the log in your own eye?  Or how can you say to your neighbor, 'Friend, let me take out the speck in your eye,' when you youself do not see the log in your own eye?  You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor's eye."

More Than A Golden Rule

"I do for you only if you do for me." What is golden about that? Do for others, friend or foe, expecting nothing in return. With regularity, charity and sincerity, offer a smile, shoulder, kind words and generous acts to all you meet. With Jesus' spirit in your heart, even your greatest enemy will have trouble staying hard-bitten. God loves you even when you are less than golden.


Inspired by Luke 6:27a, 31-36

Jesus said to his disciples, “But I say to you that listen, Do to others as you would have them do to you. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and to the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”

God Is With Us

God Is With Us

Joseph and Mary found that in the quiet they heard and accepted the call from God. That simple act of meditation and trust changed their lives. Do not be afraid to be silent and still so that the calling of God on your life can be revealed. They named their son, “Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” He wants to be with you. Invite and accept Him into your life so that His work through you can be shared with the world.

Inspired by Matthew 1:18-23

Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.”

Pray Before You Act

Pray Before You Act

“Think before you act,” is a common phrase used among us. Step up to a more divine way of thinking. “Pray before you act.” The decisions you make, the thoughts you keep, and words you speak today will affect how your life plays out. Your maker is watching and He will work for you accordingly.

Inspired by Luke 6:12-16

Now during those days he went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles; Simon, whom he named Peter, and his brother Andrew, and James, and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James son of Alphaeus, and Simon, who was called the Zealot, and Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.