Pretty sure there were no trees on the mountain like in the photo. But He sat down, above the people and began to teach. What would it have been like to be there in person? How about-Wonderful? But, His words have been recorded. Take a seat. Listen to the Master of Masters teach.
Read MoreTwo things for you today: use context…examine your priorities. This is about applying the proper meaning. Then arrangement of your priorities to get first things-FIRST.
Read MoreIt was a never before event. With this man, that happened every time. People flocked to Him. He knew what they needed. Nothing has changed…He is the same today as then. He knows what we need.
Read MoreWe need rest. Let me repeat, rest is a human requirement. We were made for rest. Not laziness-rest. One doctor states there a seven types of rest: physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual. A Sabbath rest gives all.
Read MoreDoes the world seem dark today? Does the darkness seem to be increasing? Do the troubles around the world have you nervous? Is there any hope? Let me assure you of this…there is eternal hope! Eternal hope to bring light into a dark world. We have an invitation for eternal hope. It begins with 3 words: “Come follow me.”
Read MoreIt’s not natural for us to admit we are inadequate. But we are. This is not being negative. It’s the truth. Not one of us like to admit we fall short. Oh how good it is when we admit we don’t measure up-we’ve fallen short.
Read MoreWhat did the greatest teacher ever to teach on earth use as a first topic?
Read MoreWe believe in many things. We believe in things we cannot see-like air, gravity, and electricity. No one needs to warn us to not believe in these things…we do. This is a warning of a different kind. A warning to believe in a person we cannot see. When the warning is repeated-it serious. This warning is given twice.
Read MoreWe say victory is sweet. It is if your team wins. Speaking of victory, what was the first greatest victory ever won on this earth? You and I can be beneficiaries of this greatest of victories through the second great victory. Both were battles fought for us.
Read MoreWhat do we spend our time thinking about? If you could prioritize your thoughts, what subject should always be in our thoughts? The Bible gives us an answer.
Read MoreWe look to things we can see and touch to provide us with hope and satisfaction. Contrary to all reason, the unseen is the place to look for hope and peace. And we long for a true brother, one who will always be with us, love us and seek our best. This brother is unseen. This brother has all power, knows all things, and can be everywhere at once. Who wouldn’t want a brother like that?
Read MoreThere have been many earthly kings. All have been imperfect. This King is perfect. See the King?
Read MoreThe subject is not healthy food. This is about a healthy soul. We all have one.
Read MoreSorry. It’s not about you. It’s not about me. But we like “all about me.” Those who oppose self-indulgence stand out. Sometimes bad things happen. This guy opposed self-indulgence. People flocked to him.
Read MoreAre you distractable? So am I. This one is harder-do you text and drive? Keep it to yourself-and make it less often. Paying attention is a universal human problem. It is a certain fact. Don’t be offended…pay attention-this is a problem we need to solve.
Read MoreWhen is the last time you heard someone say, “I’m sorry?” Better yet, when is the last time you said it?” Do you find it hard to apologize? It’s a problem for me. It’s one thing to apologize to another human. How about God? This is about repentance…the message is one given long ago.
Read MoreIt’s yes or no. Will you or won’t you. These are the choices of obedience. Here we find an example of obedience…under stress. Nothing was clear to him, but without seeing what lay ahead, this one obeyed. His is an encouraging model for our lives.
Read MoreIt was an awful tragedy. It could have turned out much different. Great suffering was involved. Greed, pride and arrogance were the causes of this tragedy…all the undesirable behaviors of a human played into this horrible event. There was another way. That way is still open.
Read MoreCould either of us create a Cooper’s Hawk, like the one in the photo? What if all the “raw” materials were available? Feathers, talons, sharp beak…hawk eyes-and more. We’d have no idea. The subject of this blog is superior. But the word superior is not infinite enough to describe THIS SUPERIOR. The truth in these simple words is something to remember daily…SUPERIOR.
Read MoreSometimes dreams keep us from sleep. Then there are are times when dreams influence people to take action when they wake up. This man had a dream. When he woke he did what the dream instructed…escaped to a foreign country. He never saw the big change coming. But he obeyed what he was told to do in the dream.
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