As I continued soaking up the teachings of Jesus, He revealed three specific areas where He wanted His followers to avoid making a show: doing good deeds, praying, and fasting.  The bottom line is: avoid “a performance”. He counseled those who want to be their best for God to avoid ...

Jesus gave one of His most important sermons on a mountain top with no special lighting, no amplified sound systems, no video screens, no live band or cushioned seats.  Yet, this one sermon was crucial in changing the thoughts and behaviors of a multitude of generations of those seeking the ...

I can see Matthew’s contemplative response as he thinks back on his adventures with Jesus.  This time he is relaying Jesus’ handling of  temptation. Jesus had to face temptation to be able to empathize with our plight as we come face to face with various temptations.  Hebrews 2:18 confirms this.   ...

As I continued to read  Matthew’s reflections about his dear friend, Jesus, he gave me some insight into the circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth place.  His address was Bethlehem of Judaea under the rule of King Herod.  While still a baby, Jesus was pronounced a Governor who would rule Israel and ...

Previously, I learned that Jesus did not let the positives and negatives of His lineage define Him.  And my journey continued. Jesus’ birth was anything but royal, even though He was King of all Kings and Lord of all Lords.  In fact, it was quite a humble birth by anyone’s ...