Matthew 14:29 (New Living Translation) “Yes, come,” Jesus said. Sometimes the more powerful and meaningful messages Jesus gives us are also the briefest (hint to all of us who like to talk and talk and write and write and …). This is what Jesus tells Peter right before Peter steps out of the boat and […]
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Yes, Come
July 6th, 2019 · No Comments
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Jesus Enables Peter to do What?
June 22nd, 2019 · No Comments
Matthew 14:29 (New Living Translation) “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. We know the story. Peter walks on water. Then, when we looks away from Jesus, he sinks. Let’s pause a moment to consider this “walking on water” thing. We tend […]
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For the Childlike
March 3rd, 2019 · No Comments
Matthew 11:25 (New Living Translation) At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike…” God sent His Son to bring the good news to man on earth. Some understood […]
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The (light) Burden of Salvation
February 24th, 2019 · No Comments
Matthew 11:28-30 (New Living Translation) 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 […]
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Physical Weakness
May 19th, 2018 · No Comments
Matthew 15:32 (New Living Translation) Then Jesus called his disciples and told them, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. I don’t want to send them away hungry, or they will faint along the way.” Jesus understood human frailty. He […]
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Worshiping Little Things
May 12th, 2018 · No Comments
Matthew 14:34-36 (New Living Translation) 34 After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret. 35 When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed. 36 They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of […]
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What You See and Hear
May 5th, 2018 · No Comments
Matthew 11:4 (Holman Standard Christian Bible) Jesus replied to them, “Go and report to John what you hear and see: Much of the life of a Christian is spiritual, i.e., it is not subject to the physical sciences. We simply cannot explain what is happening with physical evidence. Much, however, is subject to the human […]
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Shrewd as Snakes, Harmless as Doves
April 29th, 2018 · No Comments
Matthew 10:16-17 (Holman Standard Christian Bible) 16 “Look, I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as serpents and as harmless as doves. 17 Because people will hand you over to sanhedrins and flog you in their synagogues, beware of them. I have always loved the imagery in verse 16. I […]
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The Jesus Reaction
February 12th, 2017 · No Comments
Matthew 20:31b-34 (New Living Translation) But they only shouted louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 32 When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?” 33 “Lord,” they said, “we want to see!” 34 Jesus felt sorry for them and touched their eyes. Instantly […]
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Embarrassing the World
February 11th, 2017 · No Comments
Matthew 20:29-31 (New Living Translation) 29 As Jesus and the disciples left the town of Jericho, a large crowd followed behind. 30 Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 31 “Be quiet!” the crowd […]
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