John 8:2 – Early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them.
It’s the original social media – talking face-to-face. Continue reading
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Legion – Many!
Mark 5:9 “My name is Legion, because there are many of us inside this man.”
I think of all the demons that people face – Continue reading
Recommendation
Ps 108:1 – My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!
Someone asks about a good place to shop or eat and you recommend a few places that you really like. There is nothing wrong with doing that. The food is delicious or you got a great deal at the store. Continue reading
Beat the Trap
Matt 19:3 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife for just any reason?”
The world wanted to trap Jesus. The world wanted to trap Daniel and his three friends. Continue reading
Complete Forgiveness
Matt 18:21-22 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”
“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!”
Seven is the number that indicates completion. Peter’s offer of forgiveness is more than generous. Continue reading
Un-inspired today – Inspiring tomorrow
Matt 17:22-23 After they gathered again in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead.” And the disciples were filled with grief.
The last time Jesus spoke of His death and resurrection He was reprimanded by Peter. Continue reading
Reprimand Jesus?
Matt 16:22 – But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. “Heaven forbid, Lord,” he said. “This will never happen to you!”
Jesus had just told the disciples that He would be killed and resurrected the third day. Continue reading
No Obligation
Rom 8:12-You have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do.
You can see ads all the time that offer you a service. It often ends that you are under no obligation to continue with the service. Continue reading
Close Christians
Luke 8:51 – When they arrived at the house, Jesus wouldn’t let anyone go in with him except Peter, John, James, and the little girl’s father and mother.
You can’t take everyone with you, especially in ministry. Continue reading
No Fear
Luke 8:35 – A crowd soon gathered around Jesus, and they saw the man who had been freed from the demons. He was sitting at Jesus’ feet, fully clothed and perfectly sane, and they were all afraid. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 