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Burdens
Sometimes the journey of faith is filled with “stumped toes” and “skinned knees”. Do you ever feel like sitting down, tending to your wounds, and giving up? If so, you’re not alone. Jesus understands your struggles. Think about that for … Continue reading
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Wisdom 18.21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” – Proverbs 18:10 NKJV Words lift. Words crush. Words wound. Words heal. Be careful how you use them, since they often … Continue reading
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Humility
Don’t confuse humility with weakness. A person can be in a position of weakness, or forced into submission, and still not have humility. Humility only comes when there is a decision of the will. A strong will can be a … Continue reading
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Pathways
The life of a disciple is not readily understood or embraced by popular culture. Consider how Jesus described the contrast: “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and … Continue reading
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Wisdom 17.3
“A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, and the LORD is the tester of hearts.” – Proverbs 17:3 HCSB Pure gold and silver are valuable, but soft. In commercial use, other metals are added to lower the cost … Continue reading
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Delivered
Temptation is real, and as close as our thoughts. Jesus never glossed over it, and in the model prayer, He said this: “…And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:13a NKJV Our … Continue reading
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Forgiving
Forgiveness is part of the Christian life. Consider the fourth phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” – Matthew 6:12 NKJV Genuinely asking for someone’s forgiveness goes against pride. It’s based … Continue reading
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Yours
What’s the significance of praying about the kingdom? The second phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10 NKJV What exactly are we asking for when requesting His … Continue reading
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Wisdom 16.32
“Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.” – Proverbs 16:32 HCSB All power is a temporary arrangement which ultimately yields to God’s sovereignty. Even the most authoritative rulers eventually succumb to death, which ends … Continue reading
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Strong
“An eye for an eye” seems fair (and was stated so in Leviticus for legal guidance), but Jesus’ teaching on the subject was directed at personal hearts and attitudes, not jurisprudence. He said this: “You have heard that it was said, … Continue reading
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Trustworthy
What does it mean to “keep your word”? Is it sticking to a promise as long as the other person does, or is it more? When it comes to describing an event or recalling a conversation, what does “integrity of story” mean? … Continue reading
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Wisdom 16.25
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” – Proverbs 16:25 NKJV Be careful what you base your standards on. If we simply construct our own “ethical code”, we’ll set … Continue reading
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Reception
The truth isn’t always welcome. For example, in His hometown synagogue, Jesus read a passage from Isaiah regarding the coming Messiah. He said this to the audience: “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” – Luke 4:21 NKJV Luke … Continue reading
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Following
Jesus didn’t call the disciples to a new social experience, He called them to a whole new life. He said: “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19 NKJV …and they immediately left their nets. Even … Continue reading
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Conversations
Jesus’ mission was based on a heavenly schedule. He would minister for a time in a certain area, then move on. At the beginning, He was in Judea, and as He left to go back to Galilee, there’s a small … Continue reading
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Absolute
Jesus came from above. Some would say, “that’s stating the obvious”, but consider the far-reaching implications of “from above” in Jesus’ own words: “He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and … Continue reading
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Finishing
It’s been said, “How you finish is more important than how you start.” Such was the case with a man mentioned early in John’s gospel account. In chapter 3, a Pharisee named Nicodemus is recorded as coming to Jesus at … Continue reading
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Wisdom’s Prayer
“The ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, but he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before … Continue reading
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Beyond
People love miracles. When Jesus was healing and feeding the crowds, He was their hero; and the atmosphere was exciting. Everyone were pressing in to get a glimpse of what was happening, however, Jesus saw beyond the cheers and accolades. … Continue reading
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Dots
Ever seen a children’s dot-to-dot puzzle? Sometimes the truth can be like one; you start with the first dot, move to the next one, and eventually a picture forms. Such was the case with this statement Jesus made to the Jewish … Continue reading
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