“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24 This past Sunday, my friend, Andy, made a really greatContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Matthew, 4 April 2023. Today’s topic: Now Move Forward”
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Practical Proverbial, from Matthew, 3 April 2023. Today’s topic: Yeah, But…
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sisterwill be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’is answerable to the court. AndContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Matthew, 3 April 2023. Today’s topic: Yeah, But…”
Practical Proverbial, from Joel, 20 October 2022. Today’s topic: Beyond Compare
Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. Joel 2:13 “Rending” one’s clothes is an old custom. In our world, to be honest, it’s odd. When something traumatic happens, you tear your clothes. RipContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Joel, 20 October 2022. Today’s topic: Beyond Compare”
Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 31 May 2021 Today’s topic: Lessons From Babylon
Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. So these men, wearing their robes, trousers, turbans and otherContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Daniel, 31 May 2021 Today’s topic: Lessons From Babylon”
Practical Proverbial, from Jonah, 1 April 2021 Today’s topic: Maundy Thursday Anger
But the Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?” Jonah 4:4 (NIV). Today is Maundy Thursday. If you aren’t familiar with the events of today in Holy Week, today is the day when Jesus told His disciples to go talk to a man about a room. It’s the day Judas made his final arrangementsContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Jonah, 1 April 2021 Today’s topic: Maundy Thursday Anger”
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