But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:17-18 So, instead of fasting to focus on us,Continue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Matthew, 23 May 2023. Today’s topic: A Reliable Guidepost”
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Practical Proverbial, from Matthew, 22 May 2023. Today’s topic: Fasting Show
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. Matthew 6:16 People can spot a phony; we’ve talked about this before. The fact is that any of us, me and you included, haveContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Matthew, 22 May 2023. Today’s topic: Fasting Show”
Practical Proverbial, from Joel, 19 October 2022. Today’s topic: Even Now
“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Joel 2:12 Jesus is with us, even in the worst moments of our lives, even when there seems to be no hope and all light seems to be have been extinguished. At the times when Satan attacks hardest, whenContinue reading “Practical Proverbial, from Joel, 19 October 2022. Today’s topic: Even Now”
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