Matthew 3:10 The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. The right tool for the job is important. I just recently purchase a sewing machine to hem a number of curtains, and several other oddContinue reading “Two Tools”
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Angelic Interruptions
Matthew 2:19 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt Have you ever asked for something that you later realized was not really the best thing for you in the long run? It seems to happen just about every week at church, between my small group gatheringContinue reading “Angelic Interruptions”
Matthew 27:49 – Callousness
Matthew 27:49 The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.” It is amazing how the routine of life can set us up to fail. We get so used to the things that happen, that we miss what is right in front of us. We seem to get stuckContinue reading “Matthew 27:49 – Callousness”
Matthew 26 – Best Plans
Matthew 26:4-5 and they schemed to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him. 5 “But not during the festival,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.” Sometimes our best plans fail to materialize. We end up failing even when we worked through a great plan, taking into account the many “what if’s”Continue reading “Matthew 26 – Best Plans”
Matthew 24:12-13 – Wickedness Restrained
Matthew 24:12-13 “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Have you known people who seemed to start their faith with a bang, and then they seemed to fade away? I know I have met people likeContinue reading “Matthew 24:12-13 – Wickedness Restrained”
Matthew 22:46 – Jeopardy
Matthew 22:46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions. Many people like to watch game shows. Some of the craziest come from Japan. Those contestants are willing to totally humiliate themselves trying to do the crazy stunts. They play theContinue reading “Matthew 22:46 – Jeopardy “
Matthew 20:2 – Economics
Matthew 20:2 He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. The debate about capitalism (individuals control economics) versus socialism (government controls economics) is raging here in this country. A very small and vocal minority is pushing very hard against capitalism, especially at the federal level. There seemsContinue reading “Matthew 20:2 – Economics”
Matthew 19:12 – Sex!
Matthew 19:12 “For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others — and there are how who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.” Today there are some peopleContinue reading “Matthew 19:12 – Sex!”
Matthew 15:22 – Outsider
Matthew 15:22 A Canaanite woman from the vicinity came to him, crying out loud, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” Have you ever been an outsider and known it at the time? I remember when I was in grammar school, I was very skinny and awkwardContinue reading “Matthew 15:22 – Outsider”
Matthew 14:25 – The Stuff of Horror Films
Matthew 14:25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. I’m not much of a horror film guy. I have seen too much in real life to know that real horror isn’t much fun. I don’t need another jolt of shock and surprise. My circuits have been overloaded and my fusesContinue reading “Matthew 14:25 – The Stuff of Horror Films”
The Arnold Journey 