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When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil … Continue reading
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For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins (Matthew 6:14-15). I keep waiting for some … Continue reading
For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever, amen (Matthew 6:13). There will never come a day when he is not King. There will never come a day when he is not strong. There will never … Continue reading
For yours is the kingdom, and the power,and the glory… (Matthew 6:13) Glory is an interesting word. It’s not one we use often, or about ordinary things. Glory is the stuff of epic and legend and Marvel®ous myth, of achievements … Continue reading
For yours is the kingdom, and the power…(Matthew 6:13) His strength is made perfect in your weakness. Remember that one? Good…because you’re weak. Don’t get uptight, Beloved. I’m weak, too. As a matter of fact, when it comes to spiritual … Continue reading
For the next few days, I will be looking at what some might consider a questionable part of Scripture. The traditional ending of the Lord’s Prayer is not in the earliest copies of Matthew, so many people don’t consider it … Continue reading
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil…(Matthew 6:13) The path never leads toward temptation. The path leads away from temptation. You just happen to be facing the wrong way. Turn around, Beloved. Happy Monday … Continue reading
Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us (Matthew 6:12). Your translation probably says “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors,” but I like this version, and it’s my blog, so… I’m actually pretty … Continue reading
Give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6:11). Just enough to get me through the day. Not too much, or I might get prideful. Not too little, or I might not make it at all. Just…enough. How about … Continue reading
…your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10). I think the hardest part of the whole living for God thing can be found in this verse. Because God doesn’t always listen to … Continue reading