Abraham, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons In my mind, I have climbed the mountain. Not in the eyes of the people, but together with my brethren, who have also come to the foot of the mountain. One by one, you call us, not as you called your great servant, but in secret. I … Continue reading Climbing Up
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Jesus Cleanses The Leper
Bida, Alexandre, 1813-1895, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Bible Study #15, Based on Luke 5:12-16 It was at the Master's word that Peter cast the net and caught many fish (Luke 5:1-11). Now, in this second section in chapter 5, the man with leprosy aproached Jesus, and said, "Lord, if you will, you can make … Continue reading Jesus Cleanses The Leper
Growing Up and Slowly Growing
As a teenager, I was deeply interested in spiritual matters, but during my elementary-school years, it wasn't always so. Like many of my peers in school, I enjoyed playing with G. I Joe (some of which died in battle) and Atari 2600 (just for kicks, here some games I recall having: Moon Patrol, Fox and … Continue reading Growing Up and Slowly Growing
The Wonderful Catch (Luke 5:1-11)
Duccio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Bible Study #14, Based on Luke 5:1-11 The people were pressing on Jesus because they wanted to hear God's word preached by him (otherwise, they would have gone to the nearest synagogue). It is likely, however, that after hearing aboug the miracles Jesus had peformed (the healings and the … Continue reading The Wonderful Catch (Luke 5:1-11)
Voice in My Dream
Account Inaugurated in 1970 (a decade before I was born), the Monumento al Mar (Monument to The Sea) draws inspiration from life in the seas and feminine beauty. I never understood what it represented (until tonight); and so, as a child, I thought it was quite enigmatic. I remember asking what it was, and I … Continue reading Voice in My Dream
Baptism and Paranormal
Account Having trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at age 4 or 5, I was afterwards baptized at age 6. I know I was not baptized to receive salvation, but instead I was baptized because I wanted to partake of the Lord's supper. Although I did not understand the meaning of baptism, I … Continue reading Baptism and Paranormal
My Salvation Experience
Account I trusted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior sometime at the age of 4 or 5. In Sunday school, I was taught Psalm 23, and I believed that the LORD was my shepherd. I began asking my mother questions about the difference between God and Jesus, and I accepted her explanation that they … Continue reading My Salvation Experience
Did I Use to See Demons?
Account Every child is afraid of the dark, and I was no different. A few weeks ago, when my own son told me that he was afraid of the dark, I remembered. So, I asked him if he had seen anything, and he said he had not. When I was about three or four, whenever … Continue reading Did I Use to See Demons?
The Lord’s Ministry of Exorcisms and Healings (Luke 4:30-44)
James Tissot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Bible Study #13, Based on Luke 4:30-44 The people of Nazareth had driven Jesus out of the town and brought him to the brow of the hill to throw him down the cliff, but Jesus was still able to pass through their midst and leave them. How exactly … Continue reading The Lord’s Ministry of Exorcisms and Healings (Luke 4:30-44)
Things My Mother Told Me
Account My mother is a very private person, just like me. She would not like it if I ware to share her spiritual experiences. However, they are valuable to me for my study of my own spiritual experiences. However, I want to share them here because it would be a loss for me to forget … Continue reading Things My Mother Told Me