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  • Not the Least

    Matthew 2:1-11 Listen to the Message: Not the Least #greatest #least #staus #importance #worship #religiousknowledge #Herod #Magi #JesusMatthew 2:1-11open.substack.com A New Day There is a new day that has come. There is a new King. There is new hope. The least… Continue reading

  • Offended

    Jesus expected to be cast away and abandoned. “And then shall many be offended…” – Matthew 24:10 As we break the bread and drink the cup, let us know that this feast was initiated by One whose witness offended many.… Continue reading

  • Are You the One or Do We Keep Looking?

    Even the best of us doubt and get discouraged. “Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciple.“ -Matthew 11:2 John rotting away in a jail cell, not knowing the future.  We… Continue reading

  • Famine for Truth

    An Unsatisfied Hunger for God’s Word Amos is proclaiming the word and the words of God. Let us hear with our hearts and our minds and shape our lives to continue to receive God’s truth. Reflection on Amos 8:1–14 Amos… Continue reading

  • Comfort Ye

    Comfort Ye My People “Comfort ye my people …” — Isaiah 40:1–8 God speaks in advance of our need. He looks down the road and knows what we are going to face. He sees the challenges before we do. He experiences our pain… Continue reading

  • Snatched from the Fire — a Rescue Mission

    Just How Important Is Your Work of Mercy? And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire …. — Jude 1:23 We are on a rescue mission. We are commanded by God to snatch people out of fire. He does not… Continue reading

  • Revelation – The God Who Self- Discloses

    Psalm 19 God desires and chooses to be known. God’s Word at work in the cosmos declares God’s glory. God’s Word in written words declares God’s will. God’s Word at work in the witness of humanity is God’s self-disclosure fleshed… Continue reading

  • Rejoice

    Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. – Philippians 4:4 Again I Say, “Rejoice!” You can’t say this enough – so Paul says it many times, “Rejoice!” It is the natural response to joy and joy is… Continue reading

  • From Within

    From the Heart “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts…” – Mark 7:21 The debate is over what causes defilement in a person. What makes a man or woman ritually and spiritually unclean? Jesus loves… Continue reading

  • Beware – Be Aware

    “And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:” – Mark 13:5 Beware. Be aware. Anticipate. Be alert. Watch. Put them all together and their nuanced differences combine into the anticipatory watchfulness who is waiting… Continue reading