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A text – Matthew 21:23-32 21:23 When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?”21:24 Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; ifContinue reading “It Must Have Been Hard – Matthew 21”

A text – Psalm 145:1-8 145:1 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.145:2 Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever.145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.145:4 One generation shall laud your works to another,Continue reading “Meditate On That! – Psalm 145”

Good afternoon! A post got away from me today while I was trying to schedule it for next week. So you can skip it now and wait for it later, or enjoy it twice! Entitled “Even If It Killed Him,” it was meant for next Wednesday. Sorry for the mixup. Peace to your house. Pat

A text – Philippians 1:21-30 1:21 For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.1:22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer.1:23 I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, forContinue reading “Striving Side By Side – Philippians 1”

A text – Matthew 20:1-16 20:1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.20:2 After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard.20:3 When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standingContinue reading “An Unearned Gift – Matthew 20”

A text – Psalm 103:(1-7), 8-13 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits–103:3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,103:4 who redeems your life from the Pit, who crownsContinue reading “God Throws It Out – Psalm 103”

A text – Romans 14:1-12 14:1 Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions.14:2 Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables.14:3 Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; forContinue reading “A Patio Party – Romans 14:1-12”

A text – Matthew 18:21-35 18:21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?”18:22 Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.18:23 “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may beContinue reading “Wicked Deed, Angry Words – Matthew 18:21-35”

A text – Psalm 119:33-40 119:33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end.119:34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.119:35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.119:36 Turn my heartContinue reading “For the Love of God’s Word – Psalm 119”

A text – Romans 13:8-14 13:8 Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.13:9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “LoveContinue reading “Trustworthy Lives – Romans 13:8-14”