This hymn to Mother Mary with the African language chorus is simply beautiful.

The Advent Truth The real reason Catholics attack sola scriptura is because if they admit it’s the truth, they’d have to let go of their idolatrous beliefs. That’s the issue. Sola scriptura does not mean Christians cannot learn from pastors, history, or other believers. It means Scripture alone is the final, infallible authority for doctrine and practice. And Scripture repeatedly points us back to the written Word. 📖 Isaiah 8:20 — “To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” 📖 2 Timothy 3:16–17 says Scripture is inspired by God and able to make the man of God “perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” 📖 Acts 17:11 praises the Bereans because they tested even Paul’s preaching by the Scriptures. Jesus Himself repeatedly answered religious controversy with, “It is written.” (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10) Why does this matter? Because once Scripture becomes the final authority, every doctrine has to stand before its judgment. Where does Scripture command Christians to pray to Mary? Where does Scripture teach us to invoke dead saints? Where does Scripture authorize the veneration of images in worship? Where does Scripture establish a human priesthood with power to absolve sins? Where does Scripture teach purgatory? Where does Scripture give one bishop universal supremacy over the church? If a doctrine cannot survive the Bible, adding “tradition” does not make it biblical. Jesus specifically warned about allowing religious tradition to override God’s Word: “Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition.” — Mark 7:13 That is why the authority question comes FIRST. If Scripture is merely one authority alongside an institution claiming authority to interpret Scripture and preserve binding tradition, that institution can defend doctrines Scripture never teaches. But if the Bible is the supreme standard, tradition must bow. Don’t ask, “What has my church always taught?” Ask, “What saith the scripture?” — Romans 4:3 Truth has nothing to fear from an open Bible.

August 31 - Examples of Jesus’ Compassion #LifeOfChrist “Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them” (Matthew 9:36). Examples in the gospels of Jesus’ compassion are notable. When He saw Mary and others weeping for the deceased Lazarus, “He was deeply moved in spirit and was troubled” (John 11:33) and wept with them (v. 35). The phrase “deeply moved in spirit” connotes physical as well as emotional and spiritual anguish. As He saw Lazarus’s friends and family grieving, He entered into real crying with them. When arrested in the garden, Christ was more concerned about the disciples than Himself: “If you [soldiers] seek Me, let these go their way” (John 18:8). While on the cross He still had concern for His mother: “He said to His mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’” (19:26). In one of His most poignant expressions of deep compassion for others, Jesus lamented, “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling” (Matt. 23:37; cf. Luke 19:41–42). Commenting on two familiar verses about Jesus’ compassion and sympathy (Heb. 4:15; 5:8), Paul Brand said, A stupefying concept: God’s Son learning through His experiences on earth. Before taking on a body, God had no personal experience of physical pain or of the effect of rubbing against needy persons. But God dwelt among us and touched us, and His time spent here allows Him to more fully identify with our pain. Ask Yourself What does Christ’s compassion inspire in you? How could you be more daring and deliberate about taking His heart with you into your world of need, touching others with the love and mercy of Jesus?

Dear Father, There's a concept I'd like to discuss that may or may not be applicable in every regard: manifestation is often strengthened by ample time and fervency in preparation. When Jesus was twelve years old, He went with Joseph and Mary to Jerusalem, where He went missing. The Scripture records that, “After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.” I initially intended to assume that Jesus began preparing for ministry when He was twelve years old. But if, at twelve, the doctors were already astonished by His responses to their questions, then there was more to His preparation than the Scripture tells us. And it gets interesting because He began His ministry at thirty and ended it at thirty three. So perhaps, it took Him eighteen years, plus the time that was not stated, to prepare for what lasted for three and a half years. And it is easy to think, “Why should I be surprised by Jesus’ display of wisdom at twelve?” But the Scripture tells us “He grew in wisdom and understanding.” I believe I can take from this that the greater the assignment, the more time may be required for preparation. This revelation can help us in seasons when we grow weary because it seems as though the world has moved on and we are stuck, all the while preparing and watching others soar. Every assignment carries its own appointed time in destiny. Perhaps we would be more intentional about how we prepare if we remain aware of the magnitude and uniqueness of our assignment, rather than allow ourselves be consumed by the length of time it requires. Translations: Slide 1: English Slide 2: French Slide 3: Bengali Slide 4: Hindi Slide 5: Urdu Slide 6: Portuguese #LettertoGod #planning #destiny #seasons #time

Dear Father, There's a concept I'd like to discuss that may or may not be applicable in every regard: manifestation is often strengthened by ample time and fervency in preparation. When Jesus was twelve years old, He went with Joseph and Mary to Jerusalem, where He went missing. The Scripture records that, “After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.” I initially intended to assume that Jesus began preparing for ministry when He was twelve years old. But if, at twelve, the doctors were already astonished by His responses to their questions, then there was more to His preparation than the Scripture tells us. And it gets interesting because He began His ministry at thirty and ended it at thirty three. So perhaps, it took Him eighteen years, plus the time that was not stated, to prepare for what lasted for three and a half years. And it is easy to think, “Why should I be surprised by Jesus’ display of wisdom at twelve?” But the Scripture tells us “He grew in wisdom and understanding.” I believe I can take from this that the greater the assignment, the more time may be required for preparation. This revelation can help us in seasons when we grow weary because it seems as though the world has moved on and we are stuck, all the while preparing and watching others soar. Every assignment carries its own appointed time in destiny. Perhaps we would be more intentional about how we prepare if we remain aware of the magnitude and uniqueness of our assignment, rather than allow ourselves be consumed by the length of time it requires. Translations: Slide 1: English Slide 2: French Slide 3: Bengali Slide 4: Hindi Slide 5: Urdu Slide 6: Portuguese #LettertoGod #planning #destiny #seasons #time

Mother of Earth,Heaven Mother Mary,Pray for us.

Martyrdom of John the Baptist St. John the Baptist was the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Elizabeth became pregnant with John in her old age, according to God's plan, which was revealed to Zechariah by the Archangel Gabriel when Zechariah was in the temple. While Elizabeth was pregnant, Holy Mary, the mother of Jesus, visited her and helped her. The name "John" was chosen by God and also announced by the Archangel Gabriel to Zechariah. As a young man, John lived in the desert, wearing clothes made from camel hair and surviving on locusts and honey. He spent his life giving witness to Jesus, declaring that Jesus was the Son of God. John also baptized Jesus and publicly proclaimed that Jesus was the Messiah. Jesus praised John, saying that he was greater than an apostle. John was bold in speaking the truth, even to powerful people, and he openly criticized them for their sins. One example of John’s courage was when he condemned Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, for marrying his brother's wife, Herodias, while his brother Herod Philip I was still alive. Herod Antipas had divorced his first wife, Phasaelis, to be with Herodias, which was unlawful. Herod wanted to kill John but was afraid to because many people believed John was a prophet and a holy man. At a banquet, Herodias' daughter, Salome, performed a dance that greatly pleased Herod Antipas. In his delight, Herod promised to give her anything she asked for, even up to half of his kingdom. At her mother Herodias' urging, Salome asked for the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Although Herod was reluctant, he had to keep his promise and ordered John's beheading. John was executed at the fortress of Machaerus around 30 to 35 A.D. The Jewish historian Flavius Josephus wrote that Herod's army was later destroyed as divine punishment for the killing of St. John the Baptist. John the Baptist is considered the forerunner of Jesus, sent by God to prepare the way for Christ’s coming. Just as John prepared the way for Jesus' first coming, Christians believe they should prepare themselves for the second coming of Jesus, which will bring the Last Judgment and establish the Kingdom of God. To do this, we must strive to live as true followers of God and His Son, Jesus Christ. #Catholic #trust #death #martyr #John #Christian #

The good part Our modern world often praises being busy. We fill our days with many tasks and distractions. This can make us feel important, but it also makes us forget what truly matters. We risk losing focus on Jesus. Jesus once spoke to a dear friend, Martha. He said: *"Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."* Martha was busy serving Jesus. She wanted to please Him. But her many tasks made her anxious. She lost her focus. **Mary chose to sit and listen to Jesus.** This was the better part. God does not need our constant work to advance His Kingdom. He wants our hearts first. He longs for us to be still and present with Him. He values quiet time with Him more than endless activity. Compartilhado via App Bíblia Offline JFA

Thank you Jesus Titled: At His Feet bible text:(Luke 10:38-41). Are you at the feet of Jesus? Just like Mary in the book of Luke 10:39 Many of us are worried about so many things just Martha with so much things in our hands. Instead of worrying and troubled of so many things, there is just one thing needed to come at the feet of Jesus ( Luke 10:41), and surrender all your burdens and cares and take upon his yoke (voluntary) and learn of him, for his yoke is easy and the lord he would put us is light. (Matthew 11:28-30). Serving is great but if it has become more important than our lord then we need to back and sit at his feet ( discipleship fellowshipping with Him( in corrections, dealings, in sufferings, in bad days, good days, every moment, in total obedience and discipline) because discipleship is a lifelong process to be transformed into the image, the full personality of our master the lord Jesus Christ. The woman in the painting isn't just sitting at his feet but her gaze is fixated on him alone. Where is your gaze fixated at? Is it on storms, winds, which life is throwing at you? Remember when the book of Matthew 14:27-29 when peter walked on the water but due to a strong wind he was afraid he began to sink. Because he allowed the strong wind and fear which brings doubts in our hearts will make us sink in the waters of life, sweeps us by the strong wind just like a house built on sinking sand. Come my brother and sister at his feet with a faith so strong that no winds of life will sweep you off, hoping,trusting ever on our eyes being fixated on Jesus. God bless you Happy a full filled week/weekend.

THE CALVARY MINISTRY – ONLINE ✝️ THE CROSS OF CALVARY 🙏🏽 📅 FRIDAY, 28TH AUGUST, 2026 📜 TEXT: JOHN 20:1–31 📜 🔑📖 KEY VERSE: «“He is not here, but is risen.” — Luke 24:6 (KJV)» 🌅🔥 THE CROSS WAS NOT THE END — JESUS IS RISEN! The Cross of Calvary looked like the end. Jesus had been crucified. His body had been placed in a tomb. His disciples were afraid and confused. But early on the first day of the week, something happened that changed history forever: THE TOMB WAS EMPTY! ✝️🔥 Jesus Christ rose from the dead. The One who died for our sins conquered death and rose again in victory. The resurrection is not merely a celebration—it is the foundation of our hope. 🔥 THREE TRUTHS FROM JOHN 20 1️⃣ THE TOMB IS EMPTY. 🌅✝️ When Mary Magdalene came to the tomb, she discovered that the stone had been removed. Jesus was no longer there. Death could not hold Him. The grave could not keep Him. The stone could not stop Him. Jesus is alive! This means our faith is not built around a dead religious leader. We serve a living Saviour. «“I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore.” — Revelation 1:18» Because He lives, our hope is alive. 2️⃣ JESUS BRINGS PEACE TO TROUBLED HEARTS. ❤️‍🩹 The disciples were gathered behind closed doors because they were afraid. Then Jesus appeared among them and said: «“Peace be unto you.” — John 20:19» What a powerful message! The disciples were afraid, but Jesus brought peace. They were confused, but Jesus brought clarity. They had witnessed His death, but now they were witnessing His resurrection. Jesus still speaks peace into troubled hearts today. When fear surrounds you, remember: Jesus is alive. When uncertainty overwhelms you, remember: Jesus is with you. When life becomes difficult, remember: Your Saviour has already conquered death. 3️⃣ FAITH MUST LEAD US TO BELIEVE AND WORSHIP. 🙏🏽 Thomas struggled to believe that Jesus had risen until he saw Him. When Jesus appeared to him, Thomas declared: «“My Lord and my God.” — John 20:28» Thomas moved from doubt to declaration. From uncertainty to worship. From questioning to conviction. Jesus then said: «“Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.” — John 20:29» We may not have physically seen the risen Christ, but we can believe through the testimony of Scripture. Faith means trusting God even when we cannot see everything. 🌿 TODAY'S REFLECTION The resurrection changes everything. Because Jesus rose: Our hope is alive. Our faith is alive. Our salvation is secure in Him. Our future is not controlled by death. Therefore, do not live like someone whose Saviour is still in the grave. Walk with confidence. Pray with faith. Serve with joy. Share the Gospel boldly. When the world says there is no hope, remember the empty tomb. When circumstances say it is finished, remember that Jesus specializes in bringing life out of what appears to be dead. The Cross was not the end. The grave was not the end. RESURRECTION WAS THE VICTORY! 🔥 Because He lives, you can face tomorrow. Because He lives, you can overcome fear. Because He lives, you can have hope. Because He lives, those who believe in Him have the promise of eternal life. 🙏🏽 PRAYER Heavenly Father, Thank You for raising Jesus Christ from the dead. Thank You that the grave could not hold Him and death could not defeat Him. Because Jesus lives, my hope is alive. Lord, strengthen my faith when I doubt. Give me peace when I am afraid. Give me courage when circumstances become difficult. Help me to live every day with the confidence that Jesus Christ is alive. Let the power of the resurrection transform my life, my character, my decisions and my witness. Help me to proclaim the Gospel boldly and tell others that Jesus saves. May my life continually declare: Jesus Christ is my Lord and my God! In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. 🙏🏽✝️ 🌹 CALVARY BLESSING May the joy of the risen Christ fill your heart. May His resurrection power strengthen you. May His peace overcome your fears. May His presence guide you through every challenge. May your faith become stronger even when you cannot see. And may your life become a living testimony that Jesus Christ is alive. The tomb is empty. Death is defeated. Hope is alive. Jesus is risen! 🌅✝️ HE IS RISEN! HE IS ALIVE! 🔥 THE CROSS STILL SPEAKS! 🔥 By: BR. Emmanuel Dankwah 🙏🏽