“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? How can you […]
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Worry-Free Living, Part 2
Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” Matthew 6:33–34 Do you really want to live a worry-free life? I mean, are you serious about getting […]
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“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life— whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. […]
Read MoreEarthly and Heavenly Treasures
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. Hebrews 4:13 Our earthly treasure is not difficult to identify. It would include anything that is tangible and has a price tag. We can see it, touch it, measure […]
Read MoreGod Sees It All
The LORD looks down from heaven And sees the whole human race. From his throne he observes All who live on the earth. He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do. Psalm 33:13–15 The roots of secret erosion go deep into the soil of humanity; some of these cases are so notorious they […]
Read MoreFocus on the Father
The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 Jesus has touched on things that are so down to earth and so practical you would think the ink was still wet. They could have been written this very morning. In […]
Read MoreFasting
“And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get.” Matthew 6:16 Just as Jesus dealt with giving and praying, He now deals […]
Read MorePrayer Made Simple
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the […]
Read MoreSimple Faith in Action
With what shall I come to the LORD And bow myself before the God on high? Shall I come to Him with burnt offerings, With yearling calves? Does the LORD take pleasure in thousands of rams, In ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give Him my firstborn for my wrongdoings, The fruit of my […]
Read MoreLove in Three Circles
But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:48 Most of us have three major realms of relationship in which we live: an immediate realm of family, an intermediate realm of friends, and a broad general realm that certainly would include some enemies. Thinking in terms of three […]
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