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“Let you light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 “The influence we are to have on others by living the Jesus Creed comes through good … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 40 Days Living the Jesus Creed
“You are the salt of the earth.” “You are the light of the world.” Matthew 5:13, 14 “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to … Continue reading
“Jesus’ tattered kingdom included those who came hoping for a handout, those who were depressed by death and destruction, those whom everybody considered nobodies, those for whom life was all about doing what was right, those who saw needs in … Continue reading
McKnight now turns to the “Sermon on the Mount” and believes, “…the Sermon on the Mount expresses a discipleship fired by love for God and love for others.” (p 77) If we remember anything about the Jesus Creed this statement … Continue reading
“Blessed are the poor.’ Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be receive mercy.” Matthew 5:7 Facing the Day: Embrace the diversity of those who respond to the needs of others in the name of God. … Continue reading
Here is a question for today – “Jesus touched those in need with the hands of grace. How might we touch others with the hands of Jesus?” (p 74)
How can we – “Listen with the ears of Jesus – Look with eyes of Jesus – Link with the hands of Jesus.” (pp 72 – 73)
“If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,’ and yet you do not support their bodily needs, what is the good … Continue reading
“Let us not forget the church is a hospital for sinners, not a haven for the already perfect.” (p 66)
“If we expect the church to house only perfect people, perhaps we’ve come to the wrong table…. perhaps our problem is that we love our idea of the church, and what it ought to be rather than the reality of … Continue reading