Posts with the category “matthew”

The heart leads the mind to pursue thoughts, ideas, and desires in the direction it is looking. Since the mind has a habit of thinking this way, changing means a change in the eyes. ...  Read More

The work of the Holy Spirit reveals these inner thoughts and motivations so that we can be cleansed on the inside of the cup and dish, a metaphor of repentance in our inner, private world. ...  Read More

The Lord regularly asks His Elect to do the hard thing, the risky thing, the inconvenient thing in order to fulfill His perfect will....  Read More

When Moses was confronted about his credentials to be a ruler and judge over Israel ("Who made you ruler and judge over us?" Exodus 2:14), it wasn't just a rhetorical question, "Who are you?" but a qu...  Read More

Humans have an innate sense of fairness and want our system of justice enforced, unless of course, we want mercy for ourselves or our loved ones....  Read More

There are times where the Lord puts in front of us a choice: follow social and familial obligations or follow Christ. It is a test we must all pass and at times it is downright agonizing....  Read More

Spiritual capacity has nothing to do with intellect or education; it is measured by the promises of God. Oswald Chambers. ...  Read More