Tag Archives: kingdom of God

Giving Is Gaining

Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to … Continue reading

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Forgiveness Frees You

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Forgiveness is the key to … Continue reading

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Humble Strength

Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn … Continue reading

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Divine Paradox

John 12:24 “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.”  This is one of Jesus’ most … Continue reading

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Give Thanks

Daniel 3:52 Blessed is your holy and glorious name, praiseworthy and exalted above all for all ages. Do you ever get worn-down by the endless senseless acts in the news and the pettiness you encounter in day to day interactions? … Continue reading

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Work for Oneness

Matthew 12:49-50 “And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Jesus was all about respecting … Continue reading

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Resurrection In Progress

Matthew 10:38-39 “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” When we follow Jesus it requires … Continue reading

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Be Compassionate

Matthew 10:7-8 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.” Ever notice how Jesus never … Continue reading

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The Great Adventure

Matthew 6:10 “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.” Jesus continues his lesson today on how to pray. Yesterday’s lesson was to “go to your inner room” and to refrain from using many words because God “knows what … Continue reading

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Christianity 101

Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly … Continue reading

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