Category Archives: Jesus

The Sermon on the Mount 25

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not … Continue reading

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God…With Scars

I’ve always felt that Thomas gets a bad rep. We call him “Doubting Thomas” because of one momentary lapse of demanding “proof” of Jesus’ resurrection. In his defense, he wasn’t there when all of other disciples had this great resurrection … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 24

And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your … Continue reading

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January Media Review

If you spend any amount of time reading this blog, you know how much I enjoy books, music, movies, etc. For my fellow pop culture enthusiasts, I thought I’d start a monthly review of some of the best things I’m … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 23

14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. — Matthew 6:14-15 On … Continue reading

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 13

I just went back and read some of these older posts about “Things I Want to Remember”. (If you’d like to read them, just click on the “Kids” category to the right.) I’m so thankful that I’ve written these little … Continue reading

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We All Need To Be More Materialistic

I’m struck by the juxtaposition of Thanksgiving — a season of reflection and gratitude — and the ubiquitous commercialism of “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday”. According to the National Retail Federation, American consumers spent over $45 billion shopping on Friday, … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 22

7 And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 21

5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 20

1 Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no … Continue reading

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