Have you ever wondered what it really takes to earn God’s love? What would you have to do, and how good would you have to be? Today's post considers three scenarios from the Gospel of Matthew where people thought they were going above and beyond the requirements for righteousness.
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Learn from the Master’s Pace
If you’re already feeling overwhelmed and soul-weary by the weight of a new year — with resolutions, responsibilities and demands — learn from the Master’s pace. Yoke up with Jesus and discover 5 keys to finding rest for your soul…
Trade Your Heart for His
How is it that the Bible promises that God will give you the desires of your heart while also telling us that the heart is desperately wicked? Let's take a closer look at what's really going on...
No Secondhand Jesus
Could there be anything more tragic than finally standing before the King of kings and Lord of lords only to hear Him say, “Depart from Me. I never knew you”? The Bible gives us several examples of people who tried to trade on His name or fame without having a firsthand relationship with Him. A secondhand relationship is no relationship at all. You can’t be grandfathered in to a relationship with Christ. Read on…
The Fall Didn’t Kill Him
What can the death of an evil Old Testament king tell us about God’s heart towards us in our sinfulness today? Where we turn in times of trouble reveals the position of our hearts… Are our hearts oriented toward Christ or the things of this world? Learn more...
Seated at His Feet 