“Did you see that?” I look around trying to catch a glimpse of what I missed. “No, no I didn’t,” I reply, “What was it that I missed?” I don’t know why, but it appears that I miss a lot of things in life. I just don’t notice them unless I’m intentionally watching for something. […]
Month: January 2015
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 6:7-21-The Lord’s Prayer
Devotional Thoughts Matthew 6:7-21 January 26, - February 1, 2015 Monday, January 26, 2015 “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases” (Matthew 6:7). Two new bikes fresh from the wrapping paper of Christmas leaned against the park picnic table. Sitting on top of the table the bike’s owners Mike and Tommy discussed […]
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 5:1-25
Devotional Thoughts Matthew 1:1-20 January 19-25, 2015 Monday, January 19, 2015 “When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him” (Matthew 5:1). Juan trudged to the bus stop holding his mother’s hand. It was his first day of kindergarten and Juan was both […]
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 4:1-17
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 4:1-17 January 12-18, 2015 Monday, January 12, 2015 “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Matthew 4:1). Odd. We never think of the Spirit leading us anywhere with the intent of having us tempted by the devil. We even pray in […]
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 3:1-17
Devotional Thoughts – Matthew 3:1-17 January 5-11, 2015 Monday, January 5, 2015 “Repent for the kingdom of God has come near” (Matthew 3:2). Diego was following the directions of his GPS but he had a nagging feeling that he was going the wrong way. The neighborhood that he was driving through didn’t look familiar […]