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“Lord, Lord”

In Lent 23 by Bruce LogueLeave a Comment

“Knowing the correct password—saying ‘Master, Master,’ for instance—isn’t going to get you anywhere with me. What is required is serious obedience—doing what my Father wills. I can see it now—at …

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The Narrow Gate

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“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell[a] is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to …

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The Golden Rule

In Lent 23 by Bruce LogueLeave a Comment

“Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up God’s Law …

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First Things First

In Lent 23 by Bruce LogueLeave a Comment

“These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will …

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Worry

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“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father …

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The eye is the lamp.

In Lent 23 by Bruce Logue1 Comment

“Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light. But when your eye is unhealthy, …

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Treasures on Earth

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“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.  Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and …

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Fasting

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“And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell …

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Forgiveness

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“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:14-15 Peter …

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Model Prayer

In Lent 23 by Bruce Logue1 Comment

Pray like this: Our Father in heaven,    may your name be kept holy.May your Kingdom come soon.May your will be done on earth,    as it is in heaven.Give us today the food …

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Meaningless Words

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When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. Don’t be like them, for …

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Pray in Secret

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“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, …