The Messenger – June 2014

Fathers in the Bible

God the Father is at the top of the list. He is the creator of everything and without Him the world would not have ever been. God is our heavenly father and for those who have asked Jesus to come into our hearts, we will one day live forever in Heaven [...]

The Messenger – May 2014

Eight Blessed Mothers in the Bible

Eight mothers in the Bible played key roles in the coming of Jesus Christ. None of them was perfect, yet each showed strong faith in God. God, in turn, rewarded them for their confidence in him. These mothers lived in an age when women were often treated as second [...]

The Messenger – April 2014

Maundy Thursday

The day before Good Friday is called Maundy Thursday. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin word mandatum, which means “commandment.” In the gospel of John, Jesus makes this statement during the Last Supper: “I am with you only a little longer. … I give you a new commandment, that you love one [...]

The Messenger – March 2014

Shrove Tuesday — Then and Now

The day before Ash Wednesday is Shrove Tuesday, sometimes called “Fat Tuesday.” Centuries ago Christians often stuffed themselves with food before beginning 40 days of fasting for Lent. In those days, many Christians used up all the food containing fat, including dairy products. Because so many foods, including pancakes, [...]

The Messenger – February 2014

Love Conquers All

The love for equals is a human thing — of friend for friend, brother for brother. It is to love what is loving and lovely. The world smiles.

The love for the less fortunate is a beautiful thing — the love for those who suffer, for those who are poor, the sick, [...]