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A text — Amos 5:18-245:18 Alas for you who desire the day of the LORD! Why do you want the day of the LORD? It is darkness, not light;5:19 as if someone fled from a lion, and was met by a bear; or went into the house and rested a hand against the wall, andContinue reading “Tend To Right Relationships – Amos 5”

A text — Matthew 22:15-2222:15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said.22:16 So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach  the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for youContinue reading “Amazed Pharisees – Matthew 22”

A text — Matthew 20:1-1620:1 “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 standing idleContinue reading “Who’s the Boss? — Matthew 20”

A text — Psalm 145:1-8145:1 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, andContinue reading “Thesaurus of Praise — Psalm 145”

A text — Philippians 1:21-301:21 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, for thatContinue reading “Conversation Worthy of the Gospel — Philippians 1”

A text — Acts 1:6-141:6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?”1:7 He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority.1:8 But you will receive power whenContinue reading “Figuring Out What To Do — Acts 1”

A text — 1 Peter 3:183:18   For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, A reflection: Peter is telling us why Jesus suffered and died. It couldn’t beContinue reading “Bringing Us to God – 1 Peter 3”

A text — 1 Peter 3:13-173:13 Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good?3:14 But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated,3:15 but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always beContinue reading “Live In Hope – 1 Peter 3”

A text — Romans 14:1-1214:1 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; for GodContinue reading “Ripple Effects — Romans 14”

A text — Matthew 18:21-3518:21 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 be comparedContinue reading “Our Empathy Supply — Matthew 18”