Adulterous Woman Chats With Jesus - Gospel Today

An adulterous woman having a long chat with Jesus -- had there been papparazzis in Jesus's time, then they would have had a great scoop. That's a highly unlikely scene, even in today's world.

'Samaritan Woman Coming to the Well' by William Hole
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Jesus answered and said to her, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." John 4:13-14 NAB

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Think about it.

At one time I saw a news photo of a bishop -- in robes at that -- having a meal with "warlords" of the North -- people who figured in scandalous news about jueteng, murder and plunder. I felt scandalized by that photo.

Him Alone Shall You Serve?

What did Christ mean when He said, "Him alone shall you serve"? It's not as understandable as the first part, which said, "The Lord, your God, shall you worship," or is it?

The Temptation of Christ from Bible Picture Gallery

At this, Jesus said to him, "Get away, Satan! It is written: 'The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.'" Matthew 4:10 NAB

What does "serve" mean? We ask. Now, tell me, have you ever found yourself negotiating with God on the definition? I did.

Whose Truth Are You Upholding?

We live life on the assumption that there will be tomorrow. Whose truth is that? From whose truth do most of our other perceptions about life come from? Let's do some serious thinking today.

This cypress withstands the winds, the storm, the salty air with peace and resilience.
'The Lone Cypress' by Trey Ratcliff

Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. Mark 7:24 NAB

Have you strictly followed a set of beliefs that are now turning out to be foxes that are eager to devour you? Have you labored so long on a ladder that is now turning out to be leaning on the wrong wall? Have you stuck yourself on a secure job or business that's likewise causing you a lot of emotional pain or humiliation?

Where does your path lead you to? happiness? or grief? drudgery? or satisfaction?