Matthew 8a

People can surprise you.  I mean, if Jesus could be surprised by people…
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Matthew 7

Not every chapter has one connecting thought.  Matt 7 is sort of like a basket with several types of delicious snacks.
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Matthew 6

God isn’t only observing what you do, He’s considering how you think, and what is motivating you.    It’s all part of one larger picture.
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Matthew 5

The Sermon on the Mountain.  Everyone calls it “mount” but I like to be different.    We’ve all read this many times, I wonder if I can notice anything different this time?
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Luke 6

After choosing his disciples, Jesus begins to teach the crowd.  The beatitudes. Read more…


Mark 3

One of the realities of this life is opposition.  No matter what you try to do, there will always be opposition.  Today I want to read with that idea in mind.
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Matthew 12a

The first 21 verses of Chapter 12:  Read more…


John 5

Wow! no need to bite my head off!  I just asked a simple question.   Three observations this AM, from three thoughts in the Chapter.
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Mark 2

Counter cultural.  That’s a good description of how Jesus acted.  He forgave sins, He ate with unclean people, He  didn’t fast and He claimed to be greater than the Sabbath…one of the Jews most holy and revered traditions. Read more…


John 4

I think I have a new insight on this passage…and it changes my perspective on the importance of living the Christian life.
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