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Tag Archives: Teaching of Jesus
Great Expectations
[Jesus said], “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 We live in a world filled with expectations. Children are expected to do well in school. College graduates … Continue reading
Posted in Devotions
Tagged Anxiety, Anxiousness, faith, God provides, Grace, Sermon on the Mount, Teaching of Jesus, Worry
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Wanting What We Need
[Jesus said] Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John 14:13 The present day world is a world of consumption; it is a world in which we are … Continue reading
Sticks and Stones
[Jesus said] “How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then … Continue reading
You Shall not Kill
The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Romans 13:9 Did … Continue reading
God will help
And [the rich man] called out, “Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.” Luke 16:24 (Note: One … Continue reading
Posted in Grace
Tagged Beggars, Christianity, Father Abraham, God, Grace, Homeless, Hunger, Lazarus, Parables, Poor Lazarus, poverty, religion, Teaching of Jesus
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My Lutheran Roots 