Really? And pray for those who go out of their way to persecute us? Those haters that, well, hate who we are or what we believe? Oy! It gets…
Daily Word: Priorities, Anyone? Matthew 6:33
This chapter is part of what is commonly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” Jesus illuminates the heart of the Torah [the first five books…
Daily Word: What is the “Therefore” There For? Matthew 7:24
It’s a biggie. Jesus is wrapping up His Sermon on the Mount. He summarizes the importance of listening to His words and doing them. From…
Daily Word: 3 Ways to Let Your Light Shine. Matthew 5:16
Matthew 5-7 is what is typically known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” What our Messiah did is give a master’s thesis of the Torah, yet He…
Daily Word: Walk it Out. 2 John 1:6
The writer of these epistles — most likely the apostle John — is addressing real concerns within the local communities of believers in the…
Daily Word: Pure in Heart—And Chag Sukkot, Matthew 5:8
Tonight, at sundown the first day of Sukkot—the Feast of Tabernacles (Leviticus 23:33-43). We celebrate in our sukkah—or booth—to remember…
Daily Word: What Is Your Basket? Proverbs 13:9
Does this proverb remind you of another passage? It reminds me of: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden…
Daily Word: Hidden Good Works. Matthew 6:3
Today’s verse is part of the “Sermon on the Mount.” (Matthew 5-7) Contained within these chapters are the most in-depth lessons on how to…
Daily Word: Less is More? Matthew 6:25
You know what I noticed? The more stuff I have, the more I worry about other stuff. What about you? Doesn’t seem quite right, does it…
