by marshal | May 22, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Truth
Sometimes it is just easier to be a Pharisee — justifying my thoughts and actions as righteous. I can easily point out the good I do and hide the true attitude of my heart — the sin that lives there. The fact is that I want you to believe that I am a good...
by marshal | May 15, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Stewardship, Truth
It is more blessed to give than receive. (Acts 20:35 NIV) You must be kidding! Not only does the world encourage the accumulation of wealth, things, position and honors, it shouts its necessity. Yet Jesus suggests another way:Giving rather than...
by marshal | May 8, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Truth, Unity
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10 NIV) There are some in the Christian world who would whisper in my ear, "Living in obedience to God is good, but don't go to extreme,...
by marshal | May 1, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Truth
Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the sons of God. (Matthew 5:9 NIV) The world whispers in my ear "peace at any price." Songs are sung "give peace a chance." When it comes to peace the false hope that the world holds out...
by marshal | Apr 10, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Truth
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled. (Matthew 5:6 NIV) Hunger and thirst have a powerful influence over me. Signals travel to the brain center that controls these cravings — the hypothalamus. Then I have a...
by marshal | Mar 27, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Truth
Sometimes when I read scripture, I can hardly believe it. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says, Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Matthew 5:4 NIV) You must be kidding me. When I first read this as a young boy, I thought these...
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