Whether we think about it or not we are all collectors. Jesus tells us that our collection may consist of things that are worthless or things that are eternal. His…
Fasting is the primary practice that Jesus tells us to do in secret. This is because our Father who is in secret meets with us in secret. Fasting is giving…
Jesus uses the pattern of the Lord's Prayer to highlight our need to revere God as our Heavenly Father and His kingdom. The Lord's Prayer then establishes God’s kingdom virtues…
Jesus begins this dialogue on prayer by telling His disciples what not to do using the example of the hypocritical prayer leaders in the temple. He encourages them to regard…
The framework of Philippians 4:4-9 provides a Spirit led template for how to respond to the most difficult circumstances. https://youtu.be/glsMt2tJd20 https://youtu.be/glsMt2tJd20
The Lord God embedded into His creation the possibility of embrace (restoration) from rejection (corruption). The story of creation begins with purity. It moves to rebellion and corruption at the…
Joseph, as the human named father of Jesus faces seven disinct circumstances that challenged his ability to protect both Mary and baby Jesus. https://youtu.be/epbZBKr2vhI https://youtu.be/epbZBKr2vhI
God placed a powerful firmware in the sky with the rainbow. He places the rainbow around His throne in heaven into our atmosphere for us to remember and for Himself…
Jesus uses a word translated as "alms" in the King James Version of the bible. This word is derived from a root word that means mercy and is often translated…
Jesus tells us not to act righteous to be noticed by men. This follows this follows Jesus' command to "Be Perfect as our Father in Heaven is Perfect." Being perfect…