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January 22, 2010

Discreet Deeds

Discreet Deeds… “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.” Matthew 6:1 Discretion is the better part of doing good deeds. Why? One reason is it does not bring attention to the giver, but [...]

January 15, 2010

Settle Matters

Settle Matters… “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison”. Matthew 5:25 Settle matters [...]

January 8, 2010

Unjust Treatment

Unjust Treatment… “When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee.” Matthew 4:12 There are days of mistreatment that come from disloyal and jealous people. Sometimes good people experience bad consequences, so the glory of God can be made known through their lives. John boldly took a public stand for [...]

December 21, 2009

Prophecy Fulfilled

Prophecy Fulfilled… “All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us.” Matthew 1:22-23 Prophecy predicted Christ’s birth, His life and His second coming. Hundreds of years before [...]

October 26, 2009

Safe Environments

Safe Environments… “Then the Lord said to Joshua: Tell the Israelites to designate the cites of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses…” Joshua 20: 1-2 We all long for a place where we can be ourselves. Where we can be understood and accepted. No one looks forward to a harsh environment of rejection. Rather [...]

October 1, 2009

Serve The Poor

Serve The Poor… “There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:11 What does it mean to be poor? The basic needs of food, clothing and shelter are a struggle for the poor. Life [...]

September 24, 2009

Denial Of Wrongdoing

Denial Of Wrongdoing… “This is the way of the adulteress: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, ‘I have done nothing wrong’”. Proverbs 30:20 It is hard to help anyone who is in the wrong and who is in denial of their detrimental deeds. Can someone in denial be helped? Possibly. Will someone in [...]

July 16, 2009

Remember The Poor

Remember The Poor… “When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and the alien. I am the Lord your God.” Leviticus 23:22 God is passionate about the poor. Jesus died for the rich, [...]

July 10, 2009

Respect The Elderly

Respect The Elderly… “Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.” Leviticus 19:32 Years can bring improvement in decision-making, perspective, understanding of people and our intimacy with God and those closest to us. The elderly represent a plethora of wisdom waiting to be [...]

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