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but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 Another version of this passage reads, “suffer little children, and forbid them not…” And I think that’s how we older folks treat them...
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Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it… Luke 9:23-24 NKJV If the commands...
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And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us… John 1:14a This is the Incarnation, the Son of God, born into the world the way all babies are born, messy, raw, real, flesh and blood. Christmas is the enfleshment of God. Hopeless, sin-filled, humanity, lost and...
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Then Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.” Matthew 16:6 To “take heed” means to listen up, be aware, be careful, or pay attention—it is a command to be alert and attentive to our surroundings. Mothers and fathers...
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God says, ‘Honor your father and mother,’and ‘Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.’But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents, ‘Sorry, I can’t help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given...
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Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the...
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Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand! Matthew 11:15 The context of Matthew 11 is a question that John the Baptist sent to Jesus through some of his followers after John had been put in prison and kept hearing about the things the Messiah was doing....
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Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28 NLT Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety. Proverbs 29:25 NLT Many people live...
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Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves. Matthew 10:16 NLT In this verse, the first thing Jesus points out is the condition of the world in which He is sending His disciples, in a word, it is perilous. The...
