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God’s Way of Blessing…or Mine? Matthew 5:1-16, The Beatitudes

For the whole Matthew study, click here. Matthew Chapter 5, verses 1-16 The Beatitudes – these first 16 verses in Matthew 5 – set the theme for the whole Sermon on the Mount, in fact, for all of life once Jesus began His ministry.  They are saying:  Once you believe in Jesus Christ you enterContinue reading “God’s Way of Blessing…or Mine? Matthew 5:1-16, The Beatitudes”

Books I Am Reading – “Seven Reasons Why You Can Trust the Bible”

I have read and re-read this little book by Erwin Lutzer, Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago.  It is bedrock for being able to discuss the extreme value of the Bible with anyone. “I invite you to join me on my journey.  Let us go back to the basics, back to the most fundamental questionContinue reading “Books I Am Reading – “Seven Reasons Why You Can Trust the Bible””

Why Baptism? Matthew Chapter 3

For the whole Matthew Study, click here. Matthew Chapter 3. Baptism in all of scripture is always “believer’s baptism”.  The person being baptized has already made a decision to believe in Jesus. In other words, If you were baptized as a baby, your parents made a commitment to raise you to hear about and loveContinue reading “Why Baptism? Matthew Chapter 3”

The Three Wise Gentiles Matthew Chapter 2

For the whole Matthew study, click here. Matthew Chapter 2 The three wise gentiles.  They didn’t walk back outside and worship the star.  They didn’t fall to their knees, look to the heavens, and thank the One Who had led them.  They walked into this little house and worshipped the young child.  They knew theContinue reading “The Three Wise Gentiles Matthew Chapter 2”

Proving That a Geneology Can Be Awesome! Matthew Chapter 1

For the whole Matthew study, click here. Matthew Chapter 1 What is a geneology? It’s a list of names.  Sounds a little boring, I know, but you are going to be amazed at the stuff you can learn from this Matthew Chapter 1 Geneology! In fact, there’s so much info in this geneology that IContinue reading “Proving That a Geneology Can Be Awesome! Matthew Chapter 1”

The Problem with Us Worshipping Athletes is That They Have No Home to Come Home To

The Prodigal Son of Luke 15:11-32 was a disgusting, ridiculous mess of a boy/man, and then he came home. There was a home he could go to – a place where he knew how sinful it was to lie, cheat, steal, shack up, get drunk, worship himself and live a wasteful life.  Home was aContinue reading “The Problem with Us Worshipping Athletes is That They Have No Home to Come Home To”

Books I Am Reading – “Betrayed”, by Stan Telchin

Loved this simple testimony of a Jewish man who was wounded deeply by the unexpected from his daughter – she came to believe that Jesus Christ was the promised Messiah of the Jewish scriptures.  In this short, but moving little book, I was reminded anew of how powerful it is to simply believe in JesusContinue reading “Books I Am Reading – “Betrayed”, by Stan Telchin”

Week #22 of our Psalm 119 study: Psalm 119:169-176 “Please Come Find Me”

This is our last week of our Psalm 119 study.  If you’ve been along for the whole ride, I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have.  Click here to get links to each of the 22 weeks in this study. Are you studying with us through Psalm 119?  Great!  This is Week #22,Continue reading “Week #22 of our Psalm 119 study: Psalm 119:169-176 “Please Come Find Me””

Books I Am Reading…New Category for 2013

I’m adding a new category in 2013.  I’d like to make comments on books I am reading, and let you know whether or not I recommend them.   Here’s a book I am currently finishing up: I Really like this commentary on Luke by Michael Card.  I normally associate Michael with awesome, inspiring music –Continue reading “Books I Am Reading…New Category for 2013”