6 Don’t give what is holy to dogs or toss your pearls before pigs, or they will trample them under their feet, turn, and tear you to pieces. (Matthew 7:6 CSB) Some messages held within scripture can be very difficult to understand and correctly apply. Thus, we can find ourselves trying to avoid them for fear of … Read more
32 ….your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God[a] and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. (Matthew 6:32b-33 CSB) We should look at prayer as an acknowledgment of what our Father already knows. We pray, asking for this and that, thanking Him for everything, and laying out … Read more
39 Going a little farther,[a] he fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” (Matthew 26:39 CSB) Even Christ at his lowest moment called upon God to ask that what was happening might be taken away. Thus, our Risen Christ is … Read more
3 But when you give to the poor, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, (Matthew 6:3 CSB) We often may have heard “the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing.” Part of this scripture has been hijacked as a derogative to explain the disconnects in many … Read more
46 For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have? (Matthew 5:46a CSB) Here is an interesting test for you today; Be loving to every one you meet. Smile, say hello and quietly say a blessing on each person you meet. Let me know the outcome of your day. Spoiler Alert; It … Read more