Great is his faithfulness;

his mercies begin afresh each morning.

Lamentations 3:22-23

Jesus looked at them intently and said,

“Humanly speaking, it is impossible.

But with God everything is possible.”

Matthew 19:26

But Jesus said,

“Let the children come to me!

Don’t stop them!

For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those

who are like these children.”

And he placed his hands on their heads

and blessed them before he left.

Matthew 19:14-15

“Lord, how often should I forgive someone

who sins against me?

Seven times?”

“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied,

“but seventy times seven!”

Matthew 18:21-22

…“Save me, Lord!” he shouted.

Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him…

Matthew 14:30-31

But Jesus spoke to them at once.

“Don’t be afraid,” he said.“

Take courage. I am here!”

Then Peter called him, 

“Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you,

walking on the water.”

“Yes, come,” Jesus said. 

Matthew 14:27-29

(Glacier Beach, Iceland)

Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant

on the lookout for choice pearls.

When he discovered a pearl of great value,

he sold everything he owned and bought it!

Matthew 13:45-46

For the hearts of these people are hardened,

and their ears cannot hear,

and they have closed their eyes—

so their eyes cannot see,

and their ears cannot hear,

and their hearts cannot understand,

and they cannot turn to me

and let me heal them.

Matthew 13:15

…whatever is in your heart determines what you say. 

Matthew 12:34

If you cling to your life, you will lose it;

but if you give up your life for me,

you will find it.

Matthew 10:39

(Carolina Chickadee)