Sep
25
2015
Matthew 23 - Seven Woes.
Mathew quotes the Master's scathing rebuking of those who don't practice what they preach.
In this I saw myself all too often; and one of the rebukes that stood out was, YOU CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF...
Sep
21
2015
My buddy the ex tax collector turned apostle won't be asked for wisdom from me today, today St. Matthew gets a day off.
In 1965 Susie, brother Mike, the best kitty ever (Miss Missy) and I rolled into the University...
Sep
17
2015
MATTHEW 17
Jesus clearly is the master of the popular "Socratic Method of teaching." Using questions to discover knowledge, understanding, and most importantly wisdom.
In every encounter with deceptive questioners, the master teacher places the accountability and the responsibility back to...
Sep
16
2015
“If you don’t do it, you don’t know” -Mike Nilson
How often do we hear someone say, “I know?” You shouldn’t smoke, “I know it.” This is an obvious example. The “I know its” are the subtle ones like, “I...
Sep
15
2015
MATTHEW 22
Again Jesus speaks to us about an important life principle in a parable. He said, ”The kingdom of heaven is like
King who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.”
The problem was the ones the King wanted to come...
Sep
14
2015
MATTHEW 21
These past 21 days the book of Matthew has become a strong tower in my life. I have come to have appreciation for Matthew, formerly known as Levi, the tax collector. Last week an auditor came to inspect...
Sep
10
2015
"The art of changing foul days to blue sky days"
MATTHEW 17
500 years ago a young Spanish soldier led his troops to battle against France. A cannon ball ripped between his legs, one being severely injured.
On his bed preparing for...
Sep
09
2015
"The skies miracle windex"
MATTHEW 16
"When it is evening.. It will be fair weather: for the sky is red....in the morning the weather will be foul..."
For days on end Spokane skies were filled with smoke and dust. It seemed like...
Sep
08
2015
Vital lesson from MATTHEW 16.
Lesson one: Watch out for unhealthy people who influence you in negative ways. “Guard against the yeast” is the metaphor used by Matthew. Why yeast? Maybe because it takes a tiny amount to make a...
Sep
07
2015
Why is hard work not enough?
Because love and passion bring meaning & purpose to HW?
Why is meaning and purpose essential to hard work?
Because if you love hard work your motivation will be inspired?
Why is inspiration important in hard work?
Inspiration...
