I received my driver’s license in 1980, graduated from high school in 1983, and graduated from college in 1987. More importantly, however, the 1980s was the decade when I watched my first David Letterman show and was introduced to his Top-10 lists. I trust it is not offensive to the readers, but I’ve chosen to… Continue reading Matthew 12:46-50 – A Sword, the Family, and Rewards, Part 2. a.
Month: August 2022
Matthew 12:31-45 – Disciples, Demons, Housetops, and Eternity, Part 2. b.
With a taste similar to wet cardboard and consistency to match, I’ve never understood how fortune cookies have persisted so long in the food industry. I suppose their longevity could be attributed to the small piece of paper upon which are written words of wisdom or some lucky lottery numbers, but even so, I’m still… Continue reading Matthew 12:31-45 – Disciples, Demons, Housetops, and Eternity, Part 2. b.
Matthew 12:22-30 – Disciples, Demons, Housetops, and Eternity, Part 2. a.
Last week’s blog concluded with a brief discussion of these words found in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all 16 and ordered them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:18 “Behold, my servant whom I… Continue reading Matthew 12:22-30 – Disciples, Demons, Housetops, and Eternity, Part 2. a.
Matthew 11:25-12:21 – The Difficult Road, Part 2
After Jesus first warned his disciples about the horrific judgment coming upon those who would reject the kingdom he said, “I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves” (Matt. 10:16). And when Jesus spoke a second time about that same impending judgment… Continue reading Matthew 11:25-12:21 – The Difficult Road, Part 2
Matthew 11:1-24 – What to do, What not to do, and Some Dusty Shoes, Part 2
When reading most any story, fiction or non-fiction, I ask two questions: “What can I learn from the story?” and “What can I learn from the author?” These two questions have very different points of focus. The first question places me inside the story’s narrative; the second question places me next to the writer. The… Continue reading Matthew 11:1-24 – What to do, What not to do, and Some Dusty Shoes, Part 2