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Definitions – Matthew 12:2

Matthew 12:2 When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “Look! Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.” Whoever defines the argument wins. Pro-Life, Pro-Choice. Second Amendment, Gun Control. Tax, Fee. We all define words and concepts every day. Most of the time we just believe that everyone defines terms theContinue reading “Definitions – Matthew 12:2”

Laser Focus – Genesis 22:13

Genesis 22:13 Abraham looks up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a bunt offering instead of his son. Have you ever been so laser focused on a task that you missed something obvious? I know I have.Continue reading “Laser Focus – Genesis 22:13”

Two Kinds of Silence – Psalm 39:1-3

Psalm 39:1-3 1 I said, “I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.” 2 So I remained utterly silent, not even saying anything good. But my anguish increased; 3 my heart grew hot within me. While I meditated, theContinue reading “Two Kinds of Silence – Psalm 39:1-3”

Authority – Matthew 10:1

Matthew 10: 1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. Every once in a while we hear a news story about someone who embezzled funds from an organization. They took money or made purchases they were not authorized toContinue reading “Authority – Matthew 10:1”

What Faith Looks Like – Matthew 9:18

Matthew 9:18 While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.”   Some people struggle to understand what faith is, what it looks like in everyday terms. But we exercise faith everyContinue reading “What Faith Looks Like – Matthew 9:18”

Unknown Reason – Matthew 8:34

Matthew 8:34 Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to leave their region. People often make choices based on reasons that are unknown to those around them. “Why would they have done that?” “That is not like them at all.” “I would never haveContinue reading “Unknown Reason – Matthew 8:34”

Do, Don’t Just Say – Matthew 7:21

Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” I often think there is a politician in all of us. I think I can confidently say that all of us have not keptContinue reading “Do, Don’t Just Say – Matthew 7:21”

Nothing But Problems – Genesis 14:12

Genesis 14:12 They also carried off Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since he was living in Sodom. Do you have one of those relatives who just seem to ruin family gatherings? They just can’t help but make a train wreck of their lives and of anything they touch. And when they speak at aContinue reading “Nothing But Problems – Genesis 14:12”

God and All Creatures Genesis 9:16

Genesis 9:16 “Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.” Have you ever promised an animal anything? In today’s world, where pets so often become surrogate children or spouses, I can easily imagine a conversationContinue reading “God and All Creatures Genesis 9:16”