Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ, his son. And now, let the weak say, “I am strong…” Let the poor say, “I am rich,” Because of what … Continue reading
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Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ, his son. And now, let the weak say, “I am strong…” Context is really important. This line from Don Moen’s song … Continue reading
As we close in on Thanksgiving, I’m going to look at one of my favorite worship songs. It’s written by Don Moen. Part of it is Scripture; all of it is scriptural. Feel free to sing along! Give thanks with … Continue reading
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him (Matthew … Continue reading
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in … Continue reading
So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in … Continue reading
Be careful not to do your “acts of righteousness” before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven (Matthew 6:1). Don’t be a poser. I know, sometimes that’s easier … Continue reading
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect (Matthew 5:48). That’s setting the bar kinda high, don’cha think? Exactly Beloved, you know we can’t be perfect. I know we can’t be perfect. Jesus most definitely knows we can’t be … Continue reading
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? … Continue reading
He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous(Matthew 5:45). It just doesn’t seem fair. Why should God treat us the same way he treats them? Why should … Continue reading