Friday April 10, 2015 “Courageous Pursuers”

Matthew 7:15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.” In 1 Samuel 17 it is recorded that David the shepherd boy turned King said that when a lion or a bear took a lamb from the flock he pursued it and rescued the lamb.  It … Continue reading

Thursday April 9, 2015 “BAA!D”

Matthew 7:15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.” They sound like sheep but their hearts are like the big bad wolfs.  In the original language ravenous comes from the Greek “harpazo” which means to pull away by force. But remember Jesus said, “They look … Continue reading

Wednesday April 8, 2015 “Fulfilling Faith”

Matthew 7:13-14 13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Jesus doesn’t … Continue reading

Tuesday April 7, 2015 “You Choose”

Matthew 7:13-14 13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Jesus is … Continue reading

Monday April 6, 2015 “Be Nice”

Matthew 7:12 12 Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Jesus is teaching His followers not to be passive but active in bringing kindness and a culture of caring among God’s people. Please pray in agreement today that God’s people in … Continue reading

Sunday April 5, 2015 “Gates and Paths”

Matthew 7:13-14 “13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Welcome to the Easter … Continue reading

Saturday April 4, 2015 “An Eerie Calm”

Matthew 7:13-14 “13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” The Gate of death … Continue reading

Friday April 3, 2015 “Path of Life”

Matthew 7:13-14 “13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Two gates lead to … Continue reading

Thursday April 2, 2015 “Decisions, Decisions, Decisions”

Matthew 7:13-14 “13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Decisions are what life … Continue reading

Wednesday April 1, 2015 “Justice through Kindness”

Matthew 7:12 “12 Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” The words of the “Sermon on the Mount” teach us to be kind to others.  By doing so, Jesus tells us that will lead to justice – equal access, equal rights, and … Continue reading