References today are from Matthew 21:18 to 22 KJV One morning, Jesus was hungry. Since he had no earthly home during his ministry years, he gazed around looking for breakfast. There nearby, Jesus saw a fig tree. When he wandered over to the tree, anticipating fruit, he observed that it was only sporting leaves. There was not a single fruit found growing on it. What a disappointment in a fruit tree! QUESTIONS to consider: Are we like this fruit tree? Are we growing spiritual fruit in our lives? Are we sharing the gospel? Jesus then said to the tree, “Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever.” And immediately the…
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Jesus Reaches Out to All
One sabbath day, Jesus performed a good miracle…he healed a man with a withered hand. (Matthew 12:10) To the gazing crowd, Jesus had asked… “What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.” -Matthew 12:11, 12 (kjv) Although JESUS made a valid point, the wicked hearts of the pharisees were clearly made evident by their actions… “Then the Pharisees went out, and held a…
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God Knows Your Personal Love Language
Over 10 years ago, Dr. Gary Chapman released a popular book titled, “The Five Love Languages.” Thousands have either read or at least have heard of this concept by now. I think there is much value and wisdom to be gained from the insight of how we all feel LOVE in a different way. I agree that it’s important to know our own mate’s LOVE language so that they feel truly LOVED by us. Here’s a quick review of the Five LOVE Languages in random order… 1. An Act of Service Doing something special for the one you love.(This is often a physical type of action like baking your husband’s…
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Because it Makes a Considerable Difference
For the last couple of months, I’ve been circling the word “BECAUSE” in my Bible. I consider the words “because” and “therefore” as words implying that a “game changer” situation is in the works. These two words should draw our attention. It should cause us to slow down and ponder – to consider and chew on it for awhile. As I said recently, I’ve been slowly strolling through the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament… And this week, I caught another “BECAUSE” fish on my hook. Jeremiah 39:18 (kjv) says, “For I will surely deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be…
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5 Big Benefits of the Christian Life — Are You Missing Out?
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” – Psalm 34:8 To the non-Christian, a Christian might look like an extremely restrictive life. To some Christians, committing fully to the Christian life might look scary, worrying that God will call them to do something they don’t want to do. I’ve heard it said that we’re safer “in God’s will” in a jungle than we are “out of God’s will” in the safest territory. But, I can also say with conviction that, we’re happier in God’s will than we ever could be in any other avenue in life. David emphasized who is…
