Letting God speak
Lately the word “contagious” is used a lot. By definition, “contagious” means to spread from one person or organism to another. Depending on the situation, that could be a good or bad thing. There are many things other than viruses that can be contagious. Fear is contagious, so is laughter. Attitudes, both good and bad, …
Matthew 11:20-24 ESV Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth …
Matthew 11:16-19 ESV But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates, We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He …
When times are good, any god might suffice. When times get tough, that is when a tough God is needed. Right now many people are discovering just how wimpy their god(s) is. How does one know if their god is weak? Check your fear level. If you are afraid because you don’t have confidence that …
Matthew 11:7-10 ESV As they went away, Jesus began speaking to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. …
There are many differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant that God made with His people. One that stood out to me as I was reading Leviticus was how detailed God’s instructions were. When God laid out the foundation of what would become the Jewish religion, He gave very specific instructions on how …
The coronavirus is certainly having an impact in America. More correct to say, fear of the coronavirus is having an impact on America. Panic buying has emptied stores of certain products. One of those products is toilet paper. At first glance it makes no sense. There are valid reasons for people to stock up on …
I have posted previously about my struggle with the sin of gluttony. It is a sin often ignored by the church in America, much to the detriment of the Body of Christ. Thankfully, by the grace of God I have found victory in this area – at least most days. Like all sins, gluttony has …
Matthew 11:2-6 ESV Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see:the blind receive their sight …
Matthew 11:1 ESV When Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. A constant theme in the Gospels is that Jesus was always on the move. Have you ever wondered why? It wasn’t necessary. He could have stayed in one spot. Once the news …