Matthew

Matthew 17:27 (NKJV) “Nevertheless, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a piece of money; take that and give it to them for Me and you.” Have you ever thought about how […]

Matthew 5:45b (NKJV) “…He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” Parts of our nation have had devastating winds and floods this past week. Hurricane Helene has been indiscriminate in her attack. As the hurricane approached our shores, I thought of

Matthew 7:23 (NKJV) “And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’” Electricity is an amazing thing. I don’t understand it. Electrons, protons, neutrons, positive charge, negative charge, even the simplest explanations can leave my head spinning. I don’t understand how a car engine works either,

Matthew 6:8 (NKJV) “… For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.” I was praying the other morning and remembered a package was to be delivered that day.  I had an appointment that was going to prevent me from receiving the package and there is always a risk of

Matthew 7:12 (NIV®) “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” We all have a tendency to live in our own world. That is sometimes more pronounced during the holiday season. Today is a reminder (yes, to me as well)

Matthew 5:45b (NKJV) “…for He makes His sun rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” These are hard days for our family. When I think about it, we are not in uncharted territory, for others have had similar tragedies. Others have similar pain. Part of

Matthew 7:1 (NKJV) “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Many times this verse is used toward Christians as a defense of someone’s behavior, often by someone who does not follow Christ.  It is almost as if no one has a right to tell anyone else what to do.  In reality, I think this verse

Matthew 10:14-15 (NIV®) “If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet. Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.” These verses come AFTER Jesus sent the

Matthew 7:23 (NIV®) “Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” You spent five dollars – every week – for the last 10 years but it has finally paid off! Yep. That lottery ticket finally came through. You have all five numbers plus the multiplier and it is