By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. (Matthew 7:16-17). The fruit of the Spirit is … Continue reading
Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves (Matthew 7:15). So that’s where that came from! You would think that sheep would not be fooled by a fake sheep. You … Continue reading
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life, and only … Continue reading
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 7:12). It’s really pretty simple. If you want to be cheated, cheat. If you want to … Continue reading
Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to … Continue reading
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be … Continue reading
Everlasting Father, (Isaiah 9:6). I hope you have a great dad. I do. I hope he is loving and strong and gentle and a daily blessing to your life. I hope this, not only to make those family dinners a … Continue reading
…Mighty God, (Isaiah 9:6) We’re almost there. The New Year. New beginnings, new chances, new opportunities, new gym memberships… So why am I stressed? As we get closer to flipping the calendar, all sorts of tensions get stirred up in … Continue reading
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, (Isaiah 9:6) There can be a lot in a name. My name is Michael, which means, “Who is like God?” I like that—it’s a constant reminder of the answer…Nobody. When I begin to … Continue reading
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… (Isaiah 9:6) Babies are amazing. Tiny noses and toeses and fingernails. They even smell good. Mostly. The feeling of joy, of life, that you get from holding … Continue reading