The Motherly Love of Our Heavenly Father
by Mark Hayes “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.” (Isaiah 66:13) I am in awe of the way my wife lives out her genuine love to our children. At...
Jesus’ Wounds Are Everlasting Proof
With a loud voice they were saying: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing. (Revelation 5:12) There are some...
Christ Is Risen!
“I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.” (Revelation 1:18) We just celebrated the joy...
Paid in Full
by Mark Hayes, President of Ministry When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (John 19:30). Each month, I hesitate...
Full and Free Forgiveness!
“Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” (Hebrews 10:17) Today, we once again can receive the sacrament which our Savior gave us on that first Maundy Thursday. Maundy Thursday has a...
The Choice to Save Our Lives
by Mark Hayes As a child, I was not naturally willing to help around the house. I would often grumble the phrase, “Do I have to?” My parents would remind me of my responsibilities...
God’s New and Wonderful Grace
Watch, I am about to do a new thing. Now it will spring up. Don’t you know about it? Indeed, I will make a road in the wilderness. In the wasteland I will make...
God is there for us as we face troubles.
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2) What was your reaction...
Do Not Forget the History of God’s Love!
Now these things took place as examples to warn us not to desire evil things the way they did. (1 Corinthians 10:6) George Santayana is popularly known for the saying, “Those who cannot remember...