The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #22: How does God go about changing us? He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #21: Calming Anxieties So do not worry, saying ‘What shall we eat? or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘Wat shall we wear?’ But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do...
For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. -Matthew 6:32 Sometimes a thing is so visible we do not give it a second thought. Such is often the case with calling God “the Father.” It seems so natural that many of us...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #19: Imitating God, Who is a Perfect 10 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. -Matthew 5:48 Of all the controversial things that are contained in Jesus’ proclamation of the good news of the kingdom, perhaps...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #18: How come the beatitudes end with persecution? Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. -Matthew 5:10 Jesus’ concluding beatitude feels out of step with the others....
