One would think that on a blog site named, “Toward a Sane Faith,” a book entitled, Christianity Without Insanity, would be highly recommended. I wish I could do that … but I can’t. I give the book a 3.5, out of a scale of 1-5. Here’s why. The book’s entire title is, Christianity Without Insanity: […]
Month: January 2019
Devotions on Matthew 6:7-12, The Lord’s Prayer
January 28-February 3, 2019—The Lord’s Prayer The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Monday, January 28, 2019 —The Lord’s Prayer “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 […]
Matthew 5:1-20, Sermon on the Mount
January 21-27, 2019 Monday-Sermon on the Mount “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 excited and apprehensive. He was […]
Jesus in the Wilderness
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 4:1-17-Jesus in the Wilderness January 14-20, 2019 Monday-Jesus in the Wilderness “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 […]
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January 7-13, 2019 Matthew 3:1-17-Baptism of Jesus Christ Monday -Baptism of Jesus Christ “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 […]