Tag Archives: Scripture

12/14/2014 Sometimes we can lose sight of what is really important when we place too much faith in traditions, material goods, or other things. At this time of the year, it seems like losing sight of what is important is … Continue reading →

12/14/2014 I expect many of us have read about Jesus feeding the five thousand people a number of times, but it just really hit me. Imagine five thousand people in the open, following Jesus. Then imagine Jesus producing enough bread … Continue reading →

12/12/2014 Matthew 13 includes several parables about the kingdom of heaven. Jesus often taught through parables. These parables used everyday things… such as the type of soil, wheat or weeds or seeds, or hidden treasure or fine pearls. These things … Continue reading →

12/11/2014 Anybody feeling stressed? Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and everyday living… who wouldn’t be? Matthew 12 reports numerous examples of Jesus getting bombarded with problems, challenges, accusations, or demands. He is the King of king and Lord of lords; … Continue reading →

12/10/2014 Have you ever felt like you were paving the way for another person to travel? John the Baptist knew he was preparing the way for others to hear and receive the message that Jesus, the Christ, was born to … Continue reading →

12/9/2014 Just as Jesus sent out the original twelve disciples, so also He sends us out. He generally told the disciples where to go, who to target with His message, and what to say. He empowered them for their mission … Continue reading →

12/8/2014 What is the key to forgiveness? Our faith! But, our faith in what or whom? Our faith should be in the one true God… Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the all-in-one. We can have a personal relationship with Him, … Continue reading →

12/7/2014 Jesus desires for us all to be healed. While many seek physical, emotional, or psychological healing, spiritual healing, including the restoration of a personal relationship with God, through Christ, is the key. Full healing may not occur until Jesus … Continue reading →

12/6/2014 Many words of wisdom are expressed in Matthew 7. • We will be judged by the same standard that we judge others, so maybe we better clean up our own act before thinking about criticizing others. • God desires … Continue reading →

12/5/2014 Matthew 6 is about some DOs and DON’Ts. Do give to the needy, but do not announce it to others. Do pray for people, but not because others will see or hear you pray and think you are righteous. … Continue reading →