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Humble

There’s an old Jewish joke I’ve learned recently and it is a beautiful analogy for human nature. At synagogue one Sabbath, a community of Jewish believers has assembled…

Tomato of Wisdom

Do not answer a fool according to his folly,    or you yourself will be just like him.Answer a fool according to his folly,    or he will be wise in his…

Bad Fruit

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes,…

Overflow

“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people,…

Evil will not be Remembered

Nahum spoke this prophesy to Nineveh: The Lord has issued a command concerning you:“Your name will no longer be perpetuated.I will eliminate the carved image and the cast…

Love is Rewarding

We get so much out of love! Caring for people gains us mutual care, respect and the valuable experience of being part of a community. Love is a…

Stay the Course

“But woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every kind of garden herb, and yet you ignore justice and the love of God;…

Spiritual Sovereignty

There have been attempts by various people throughout history to find places in the world where no law can touch them, truly free places where they can establish…

No One Left Behind

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet…

Overflowing Love

May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 May the Lord…