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
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
What does it mean to judge others and are we called to NOT judge them? Jesus’ words to his followers in Matthew 7:1-6 will address that very issue. Continue reading Matthew 7:1-6 Looking Within…FIRST
Today’s podcast looks at Jesus’ encouragement to his disciples/followers about not worrying. These are words that are challenging for you and I as every day seems to not only bring the same worries but new ones as well. Continue reading Matthew 6:25-34 Casting Our Worries Upon the Lord
On our podcast today we dive into Jesus’ challenge to his disciples/followers to look within and see the things that we love. And not only see them but recognize the value they DON’T REALLY HAVE. It’s a challenge for his followers to recognize the “treasures” of this earth VS the treasures of heaven. Continue reading Matthew 6:19-24 The Treasures of Our Heart
Our podcast continues through the Sermon on the Mount with Jesus’ clarification, and challenge, on what it means to be “righteous” (specifically in regards to giving, praying, and fasting). There are two different ways to listen to this podcast. If you are sitting at home or somewhere else and you simply want to stream it you can click the “play” button below and you’re off … Continue reading Matthew 6:1-18 Our Acts of Righteousness
The Simple Preacher 