The Word God Spells

Remembering Nanay

Momong — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:28:09 +0000

Mark 7: 1-13 1 Kgs 8:22-23,27-30 / Ps 84 Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ (Mark 7:10) Who bore me in great pain to birth? Raised me to what I have become? To whom do I owe most my worth? My mother, the light of our home. The [...]

Recognizing Jesus

Momong — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:19:37 +0000

Mark 6: 53-56 1 Kgs 8:1-7,9-13 / Ps 132 As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized Jesus. (Mark 6:54) For our life we thank You, Jesus, And pledge to make others aware That Your healing that has freed us Comes from a faith that we must share. When Jesus and His apostles had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret [...]

No Time for Rest

Momong — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:17:03 +0000

Mark 6: 30-34 1 Kgs 3: 4-13 / Ps 119 When He saw the vast crowd, His heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd… (Mark 6: 34) Although we need to “rest a while,” Our work is never done in mission. For God let’s walk an extra mile, It’s all for our salvation. The apostles [...]

John the Baptist and Herod

Momong — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:11:42 +0000

Mark 6: 14-29 Sir 47: 2-11 / Psa 18 Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” (Mark 6:14) Be careful with the oaths you make, Or face the consequence to choose: The promise that you cannot break, Or reputation that you’ll lose! Jesus’ name had become well [...]

Preaching the Gospel

Momong — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:00:19 +0000

Mark 6: 7-13 1 Kgs 2: 1-4,10-12 / 1Chr 29 They went out and preached that people should repent. They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them. (Mark 6:13) In our desire to spread God’s Word, Let our deeds say what we want to teach; It is easier to be heard When we practice what [...]

A Prophet’s Honor

Momong — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:42:45 +0000

Mark 6: 1-6 2 Sm 24:2,9-17 / Psa 32 “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles! Isn’t this the carpenter? (Mark 6:2-3) Christ taught us in the life He led Not to strive for fortune or fame, But by His Word to work instead In honor [...]

Encounter in the Temple

Momong — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:37:07 +0000

Luke 2:22-40 Mal 3: 1-4 / Psa 24 / Heb 2:14-18 Lord, as you have promised, you can now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people… (Luke 2:29-30) Like Simeon and Anna, may we see That Jesus Christ is life’s true goal; Lord, please be present [...]

The Demoniac of Gerasene

Momong — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:35:09 +0000

Mark 5: 1-20 2 Sm 15: 13-14,30;16:5-13/Ps 3 “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won’t torture me!” (Mark 5:7) Avoid any form of obsession It will lead us away from the Lord; From the evil spirits’ possession, Be freed by the power of God’s Word. They went across the lake to [...]

The Faith of a Child

Momong — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:04:31 +0000

Mark 4: 35-41 2 Sm 12: 1-7, 10-17/ Ps 51: 12-17 Why are you afraid? Do you not yet have faith? (Mark 4:40) In every storm we face on earth, Christ’s in the stern when we leave berth. Don’t be afraid, or hesitate, Trials only serve to form our faith. That day when evening came, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us go [...]

Growing by God’s Grace

Momong — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:32:24 +0000

Mark 4: 26-34 2 Sm 11: 1-4, 5-10, 13-17/ Ps 51:3-7, 10-11 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed would sprout and grow, though he does not know how. (Mark 4:27) The Word we’ve sown God makes it grow, In faithful hearts it will take root; How it has grown we may not know, But it will bear [...]