As we begin this chapter we find Jesus surrounded by his disciples and those who followed wanting to hear His words of wisdom, as well as those who were in need of healing. Read more here.
The Gift Of Prayer – Matthew 18 Read More »
Faith is a vital component of the abundant Christian life. If you had to give an account to God for your faith, do you think that He would consider your faith a strong faith or a weak faith? Read more here.
The Building Of Our Faith – (Matthew 17) Read More »
To deny yourself is, not giving up of things, but surrendering yourself wholly and completely to our Lord Jesus. To deny yourself and take up your cross has nothing to do with the daily burdens you carry, or problems you may have to face, it is to live for Christ and allow Him to live through you. Read more here.
The Greatest Exchange – (Matthew 16) Read More »
Are there people you don’t believe deserve Jesus? Are you reluctant to walk out of church and greet the homeless people? What about the gay couple standing nearby? Or what about the people with accents or speaking a language you don’t understand? Read more here.
Give Your Crumbs Away – (Matthew 15) Read More »
Has passion ever got the best of you? Have you ever made a decision in the heat of the moment that resulted in consequences you never imagined? King Herod Antipas, caught up in a moment of passion, made a decision that ended up in a brutal murder. Read more here.
A Quick Decision can Lead To A Lifetime Of Consequences – (Matthew 14) Read More »
Do you have ears that hear and eyes that see? Parables are stories that illustrate spiritual truths. The disciples asked Jesus the question, “Why do You speak to the crowds in parables”? Read more here.
Parables – (Matthew 13) Read More »
If you saw someone who was hungry, would you not want that person to have means of satisfying their hunger? Would you perhaps even offer some food to them if you had it to give? That seems like what any decent person would do for another. Right? Read more here.
I Desire Mercy – (Matthew 12) Read More »
Do you feel buried under the burdens of this world? Stressed? Anxious? Is your heart at peace, or are you bombarded by worrisome thoughts? God is offering you HIS peace today if you will take some time to be “yoked” to Him and His teaching. Read more here.
The Great Exchange – (Matthew 11) Read More »
Friends and family who are believers will embrace how you share your life. Those who don’t accept the gospel have a lot of excuses and arguments to stay away. And as much as I love Jesus more than anyone else, what He tells us to be prepared to experience in 34-39, has always created a bit of sadness in me. Sad because some of these people you love the most simply do not experience the joy we have. Read more here.
Give Freely – (Matthew 10) Read More »
If Jesus walked up to you and said, “Follow Me”, how would you respond? Would you immediately get up and leave everything behind, or would you cling to the familiar things of this world? Read more here.
Follow Me – (Matthew 9) Read More »