Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross in order to draw the whole world to Himself. We pray God the Father to grant that we may have grace to take up our cross and follow Him. Holy Cross Day (September 14), from The Book of Common Prayer. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Holy-Cross-Day-Sept14-BCP.mp3Podcast: Play …
True peace of soul comes only in Jesus Christ–not in earthly riches, nor in pleasure, nor in worldly honors. And what does true peace of soul look like in the life of the Christian? Here’s Johann Gerhard from Meditation 32. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Source: Sacred Meditations by …
Johann Gerhard said, “The mind that rests in the Lord is at peace.” (Listen here.) We cannot find true peace of soul in earthly riches, nor in pleasure. (Listen here.) In this meditation, Gerhard explains why we cannot find peace in worldly honor either. This, again, from Gerhard’s Meditation #32. …
In yesterday’s meditation (listen here), we heard from Johann Gerhard that only Jesus Christ can satisfy and fully meet the soul’s immortal …
Johann Gerhard begins Meditation #32 of his Sacred Meditations by saying, “The mind that rests in the Lord is at peace.” Perhaps …
When Jesus proclaimed, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” He willed that the entire life of the Christian be …
God made His Son, who knew no sin, to be sin for us, that in Him we might be righteous before Him. …
Today we remember and thank our Lord for His apostle Bartholomew (Matthew 10:3; also called Nathanael, see John 1:43-51) and pray that …
God is love and He has manifested His love by sending His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. We …
Our heavenly Father calls us to do all things to His glory and bear witness to His salvation. We pray Him to …
