by Whitey | Feb 13, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Take nothing for the journey — no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic.” (v. 3) These are the instructions Jesus gave the 12 when He sent them out in His name. And yet how often do I worry or complain that I don’t have all I need?...
by Whitey | Feb 3, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Looking at his disciples, he said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor…'”Many of Jesus gave up a lot to follow Him, such as those who left their boats and nets (their livelihood) on the shore and walked away. Some gave up everything to follow...
by Whitey | Jan 25, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” (v. 8)Real repentence isn’t just feeling sorry for our sins, but turning from it and choosing to live differently. It means to follow Jesus and live in a way that produces “fruit” — brings...
by Whitey | Jan 23, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
I love now eager the shepherds in this story are. After they heard about Jesus, they quickly went to see Him for themselves. And after seeing Him, they quickly spread the word to others. And they returned home praising God for the things they’d seen and heard.I...
by Whitey | Jan 21, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
Here Zechariah reminds us that God fulfills His promises. Today I’m thankful for our faithful and trustworthy God. May I be found faithful to Him....
by Whitey | Jan 20, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
「すると、立ちどころにザカリヤの口が開けて舌がゆるみ、話り出して神ほめたたえた。」(64) 私も早く神様をほめたたえたい。祝福をいただいたら、感謝で応えますように。朝、起きたときの最初の考え方と言葉は賛美になりますように。 “Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak, praising God.” (vs. 64) Zechariah’s first words after...
