Monthly Archives: February 2011

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Let’s clear some things up.  The passage is about gifts of God, the supreme one being love – godly love.  How does that differ from what folks are looking for? Godly love is patient.  Human love is … Continue reading →

Isaiah  61:1-3, Luke 4:16-29 Isaiah offers his people hope in the form of a person.   Jesus claims to be that person.  Is He right? See, all of Christian living pivots on this point:  Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit, so … Continue reading →

Leviticus 19:9-18, Matthew 5:38-48 Sometimes it seems to me the Bible was written for just us today.  Look at how God’s expectations fit our present day needs! Leave something for the poor:  Our job is to care for one another … Continue reading →

Psalm 51:7-14 Last week I told you how hard it will be for us to live by the Spirit.  Of course, not living by the Spirit means we die in the flesh!  But, this Sunday is not meant to scare … Continue reading →

Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:21-37 For centuries the Christian faith was described as a walk, a journey from who and how we were to whom and how Christ is.  And, for centuries, most people tried to go on this journey by … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 7:27-29, Hebrews 10:26-31 So far, I hope I proved God wants this church to live by the Holy Spirit, who MUST be thriving in each one of us.  BUT… Getting serious with our faith is hard and often hurtful.  … Continue reading →

Isaiah 58:1-12, Matthew 5:13-20 Unless our righteousness exceeds the Pharisees and teachers of the law, we will not enter the kingdom of heaven.  And they were the godly examples!  What chance do we have? Because Jesus fulfilled the law and … Continue reading →

Numbers 11:24-30 I edited this story down in the Scripture reading.  Here it is:  God is angry with the Israelites because they complained about their living conditions is the desert wilderness.  Moses too complains to God.  His gripe is that … Continue reading →