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Gravity – Matthew 19:4

Matthew 19:4 “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,” There are some things that are true regardless of place, time or people. Gravity is one such truth. If you are standing on the surface of our planet, gravity has proven itself active. No one escapes gravity’sContinue reading “Gravity – Matthew 19:4”

Full Forgiveness – Matthew 18:35

Matthew 18:35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” Words can be easy to say. Just ask any six year old who is being trained to think of their younger sibling before they act. The older will rapidly learn that toContinue reading “Full Forgiveness – Matthew 18:35”

Contrasts – Matthew 15:27

Matthew 15:27 “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Newborn babies only see the contrasts between light and dark. They catch the outline of the face against the hair. The eyes, eyebrows, lips and nostrils. And as they grow they can see further thanContinue reading “Contrasts – Matthew 15:27”

From Amazed to Offended – Matthew 13:57

Matthew 13:57 And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to the, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.” People can be a very unpredictable lot. We are fickle, changing our minds and moods at the drop of a hat. And in our easily offended,Continue reading “From Amazed to Offended – Matthew 13:57”

A New Kind of Family – Matthew 12:48-50

Matthew 12:48-50 48 He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Just about everything about some people is radical. I readContinue reading “A New Kind of Family – Matthew 12:48-50”

Not Good News – Matthew 10:16

Matthew 10:16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be a shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” We all need a good pep talk now and again. Life can be pretty discouraging, so we need a few words to build us up, a few hugs to let us know weContinue reading “Not Good News – Matthew 10:16”

Great VS Little Faith – Matthew 8:10, 26a

Matthew 8:10, 26a When Jesus heard this he was amazed and said to those following his, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. 26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” The contrasts in life often can be so obvious that they goContinue reading “Great VS Little Faith – Matthew 8:10, 26a”

Poked in the Eye – Matthew 5:20

Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. Have you ever met someone who purposely stirs up controversy. Maybe they do it just to see what will happen. Maybe they do it forContinue reading “Poked in the Eye – Matthew 5:20”

Repent! – Matthew 3:2

Matthew 3:2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Some people have a difficult time with new foods. Either the smell, or the look, or just the idea of the food prevents some people from trying something out of their ordinary. I am not the kind of person who will eatContinue reading “Repent! – Matthew 3:2”

Dream Instructions – Matthew 2:12

Matthew 2:12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. Many people want God to speak to them directly, face to face, no room for error. I am not one of those people! Every time the LORD or His messengers show up,Continue reading “Dream Instructions – Matthew 2:12”