Boy, if we could just learn to do this, it would solve most of the world’s problems. Known as the Golden Rule, this verse is simple to understand, yet profound and far-reaching in its application.Reme...  Read More

James, the half brother of Jesus, said that we have not because we ask not. We need to ask before we can even expect to receive.Some people have a hard time asking for help. I heard a quote the other ...  Read More

This is a difficult verse to understand and balance, given our mandate to make disciples of all nations. How do we determine who is “unholy”? We must be willing to share with everyone, yet we must als...  Read More

This is one of those truths we need to be reminded of every day, don’t we? We are presented with opportunities to “judge” daily, and we must learn to reserve comment until we know all the facts. We al...  Read More

Worry accomplishes nothing and is actually detrimental to our health. It is said that 99% of what we worry about never actually happens, so it is a fruitless exercise.Why do we worry? We worry because...  Read More

Life ultimately comes down to whom we serve. As Jesus states, we cannot serve God and be enslaved to money. Are people enslaved to money? Absolutely. Many constantly want more, believing it will give ...  Read More

This is one of the most profound statements Jesus made, and it is very applicable today. If the light we think we have is actually darkness, how deep is that darkness? If what we are so sure of is fal...  Read More

I read something neat the other day, and it said this: “When God blesses you, don’t raise your standard of living—raise your standard of giving.”I love that! It shows an understanding of the true purp...  Read More

Forgiveness is such a key component of our walk with God. We must be willing to extend the same forgiveness we have received from Him. In matters of prayer, Jesus often instructs us to examine our hea...  Read More

I love how Jesus continues to subtly tell us what we are supposed to be doing. For instance, notice His use of the word when instead of if. We are supposed to give, as mentioned yesterday, and we are ...  Read More

Matthew 6 continues Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount—a lengthy teaching that began with the Beatitudes and carries on through chapter 7 of Matthew. Today’s devotional focuses on giving to the needy.Jesus is...  Read More

Jesus closes out Matthew chapter 5 with one of the most difficult commands—to love our enemies. It is when we show love to those who spitefully use us that we truly reflect our Father. Is that not exa...  Read More