High ReDefinition
I like change. Sometimes I like change simply to change. Change doesn’t scare me, it exhilarates me. For some, change is right up there with public speaking, horse flies, and […]
Tag: Sermon on the Mount
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Yeah…What Batman just Said.
So I really like Batman – from the old television series to the most recent film iterations. If it is Batman on screen, I like it. (Except Batman & Robin, […]
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Seeking Everything BUT the Kingdom First…
I recall many a youth rally and church event growing up in which we sang “Seek Ye First.” This song was a staple of my younger years… The tune and […]
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“Only God Can Judge Me.” — “False, I have already judged you.”
Whether it’s a poorly done tattoo, rap song, or finale to a lame argument, saying: “Only God Can Judge Me” is a falsehood. Literally EVERYONE can judge you………and probably already […]
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Store in a Cool, Dry Place.
It’s fascinating just how much we can hide. Wait, let me rephrase that… It’s amazing how much we think we can hide. I’ve never hidden money under a mattress, but […]
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I did it all for the Mansion.
How many things have we done in our lives only because we’ve been promised a reward? Many things….. So many things. As a parent, there are times we only make it […]
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No Exceptions
“I don’t speed unless I’m in a big hurry.” “I always tell the truth…..unless it doesn’t hurt someone.” “I don’t take shortcuts and skimp on work….unless the boss is not […]
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The Company We Keep…
In Matthew 5 Jesus includes two thoughts that bookend the chapter. When connected, there is a truth presented that remains very relevant to modern Christians: Who’s company will we strive […]
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Looking Good! (No eye patches allowed)
Hello again reader! Yesterday’s sermon (2/10/19) had us looking at Matthew 5: 27 – 30. (You should read that now). In this pericope (portion of Scripture), Jesus applies the pressure on […]
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Pharisees Anonymous
Hi. I’m Chris. And I’m a recovering Pharisee. Everything we carry with us into the Sermon on the Mount (which precludes much of the angst between Jesus and the Pharisees) […]