Tag Archives: trusting God

Kingdom Economics; March 26, 2026


Mark 12:43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.” We have great trouble grasping Kingdom economics, because we are limited to the physical plane … Continue reading

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Hearing God; March 23, 2026


Mark 6:3 “Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. I find it very interesting that Jesus had brothers named James, … Continue reading

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Communication; March 21, 2026


Mark 4:34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. Jesus is our example in everything, even in things that don’t necessarily seem “spiritual.” Here, He … Continue reading

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God’s Provision; March 9, 2026


Matthew 15:34 “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” Jesus was teaching His disciples something very important, even though the passage says nothing about teaching. That was, whatever they had was enough … Continue reading

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The Divinity of Jesus; March 7, 2026


Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” You can’t really be a disciple unless you know whom you are following. Different groups label Jesus in different ways. Muslims … Continue reading

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The Choice to Listen; March 5, 2026


Matthew 13:16 “But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.” It is important to note that the seeing and hearing here are not a matter of innate ability, but of choice, just as Isaiah … Continue reading

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Jeremiah; February 18, 2026


Jeremiah 10:23-24 Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own;    it is not for them to direct their steps.Discipline me, Lord, but only in due measure—    not in your anger,    or you will reduce me to nothing. Jeremiah was certainly someone with … Continue reading

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God’s Guidance; February 15, 2026


Isaiah 30:21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” I can’t read this verse without remembering a statue on the grounds of Hargrave … Continue reading

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Enlightenment; January 26, 2026


Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Sometimes in David’s Psalms the speaker switches, and I think that is the case here. To me, this is … Continue reading

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Patience; January 25, 2026


Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord;    be strong and take heart    and wait for the Lord. I can’t read this Psalm without music rising in my heart and mind, because of all the wonderful songs that have been created from it. The Japanese translation of this … Continue reading

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