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”
Tag Archives: Words
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”
Psalm 36:2-4 – Self-Referent
Psalm 36:2-4 In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin.3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good.4 Even on their beds they plot evil; they commit themselves to a sinful course and do not reject what is wrong.Continue reading “Psalm 36:2-4 – Self-Referent”
John 19:15 Bitter Taste
John 19:15 But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered. Sometimes the words we speak can leave a bitter taste in our mouths. The words carry a message that is filled with truth, but truth that weContinue reading “John 19:15 Bitter Taste”
Speaking
Psalm 15:1-5 Has what you said ever gotten you in trouble? Welcome to the human race! Unless you never say anything, either with body language or with the tone of your grunts, you will make mistakes in your communication. Wars have been started over words. Drawing a picture can get you killed. What youContinue reading “Speaking”
Caught in the Trap
Mark 6:26-29 The words we speak can become a trap. So it is better to never speak again than be trapped? Of course not! But our words can get us in trouble. I notice this most when people are caught in a lie. I mean when they are really caught, evidence in hand, andContinue reading “Caught in the Trap”
Predictable Pattern
Mark 4:26-29 I want you to imagine stepping into a time machine and travelling back in time about a hundred years. The world is at the beginning of World War II, and Ford Motor Co is cranking out cars. Scheduled flights for passengers have begun. The building of the Lincoln Memorial in DC hasContinue reading “Predictable Pattern”
Honeycomb
Proverbs 16:24 Some people you just like to be around. Have you noticed that? They speak and their words are soothing, healing even. You want to just spend time with them, listening, talking, absorbing. And then there are people whose words are like chalkboard fingernails. Every word they speak seems to cut toContinue reading “Honeycomb”
Miley on the Mind
Proverbs 15:26 We often separate our thoughts from our words, excusing our thoughts. Our thoughts do matter. I am not talking about the quick, momentary thought that crosses our mind. Until our mind is washed by the Word, we can’t do much about those. I am talking about the thoughts that get rolled overContinue reading “Miley on the Mind”
Put the Brakes On
Proverbs 13:2-3 The words we say have a great impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. One word from the Fed Chair makes the stock market rise and fall. One word from a dad to a daughter can bring tears. One word from a teacher can break a child’s confidence forContinue reading “Put the Brakes On”
The Arnold Journey 