As we bring the Sermon on the Mount to a close Jesus challenges his followers to DO something with what he’s just told them. Do you build upon the Rock…or do you build upon the sand? Continue reading Matthew 7:24-29 The Closer: Be A Wise Builder
Being a disciple is not only about following Christ but it’s realizing that the things we say and do, how we love and serve, is not only reflective of who we serve but is indicative of who we are. Continue reading Matthew 7:13-23 Walking the Narrow Path
This portion of Psalm 119 challenges its readers to remain in the word and Law of God as it is a hope, comfort, and guide that is needed in this broken world. Continue reading Psalm 119: 17-24 Gimel
Verses 9-16 of Psalm 119 focus on the reality that the path of “purity” is where we are called to be if we want to be close to God…but is that really something we can achieve? Continue reading Psalm 119: Beth
As a follower of Jesus we understand that it’s going to be hard (for various reasons). So what do you do when you don’t know what TO DO? How do you go about being the hands and feet of Jesus when you don’t know where, how, or even what to say? Pray. Continue reading Matthew 7:7-12 Asking, Seeking, and Knocking
“Aleph” is the first of the groupings of Psalm 119 – and it’s a beautiful 8 verses that set the tone for all of this lengthy psalm: The Law…and our failures in it. Continue reading Psalm 119: Aleph
I’ve been thinking about the mundane a lot. You know, those activities we do where there isn’t a high or low… it just is. Those things we do every week that seem boring, unchallenging, and have this feeling of being devoid of God. But are they? Is God really outside of those events, activities, and parts of our lives? Things like laundry, dishes, bathing, cleaning … Continue reading God…and the Mundane
