Category: Metropolitan Gleanings

Insights and meditations for the thoughtful Christian life.

The Paradox of Weakness and Strength

“Hosanna” by Soweto Gospel Choir. If video does not immediately appear, refresh your browser.   The Paradox of Weakness and Strength 2 Corinthians 12:9-11 New International Version (NIV) 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you,…

The Gift

“Now Behold the Lamb” by Kirk Franklin The Gift of Blessing 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my…

About Love of Money

About Love of Money 1 Timothy 6: 9-11 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of…

God Calls Children, Too!

“Take Me In” by Kutlass 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attendance to reading,…

Our Brother’s Keeper

1 Timothy 2 King James Version (KJV) 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead…

Peace!

1 Tim 1:2 (KJV) Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.   Peace!   Peace is a universal good that is valued by most people. Jesus,…

Mercy!

“Bring the Rain,” by MercyMe.   1 Tim 1:2 (KJV) Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. The second element in Paul’s blessing upon Timothy is…

About Grace, Mercy & Peace!

1 Tim 1:2 (KJV) Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. Grace, Mercy and Peace! What a precious blessing it is to wish someone “grace, mercy…