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February 26, 2010

Compassion Bridge

Compassion Bridge… “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Matthew 9:36 Where does compassion come from? From where do these deep feelings of sympathy and sorrow spring up? Compassion originates, for Christians, from the compassion they have experienced from Christ. He [...]

February 23, 2010

Socializing With Sinners

Socializing With Sinners… “While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and “sinners” came and ate with him and his disciples.” Matthew 9:10 Is socializing with sinners ok? Yes, and even preferred if your heart is to love them to Jesus. When you enter the home of someone who has yet to [...]

February 10, 2010

Ask For Help

Ask For Help… “When Jesus had entered Capernaum a centurion came to him, asking for help.” Matthew 8:5 Do you ask for help, or does fear keep you from getting involved? Who do you know in your network of relationships that needs your intervention and intercession? Perhaps there is a person in financial straits and [...]

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 13, 2010

Much Mercy

Much Mercy… “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 So much of the Christian life is reciprocal. You show love, you receive love. You extend generosity, you receive generosity. You listen to others, they listen to you. And so it is with mercy. You show mercy and you are shown [...]

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 22, 2009

Peace On Earth

Peace On Earth… “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luke 2:14 NKJV Peace on earth begins with peace in the hearts of people. Outward peace is the product of inward peace. Once a soul has experienced peace with God there is a serenity that seeps into human relationships [...]

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 [...]

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