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Blessed Are Those Who Are Maligned for the Sake of Jesus
Daily ReflectionThe last of the beatitudes is an elaboration of the previous one: "God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,...
Salt of the Earth
Daily ReflectionSalt had a wide variety of uses in the ancient world. It was a preservative, a purifier, and even an ingredient in...
The Light of the World
Daily ReflectionJesus follows the "salt of the earth" metaphor with a similar one: "You are the light of the world." Here the emphasis...
Honoring God’s Laws
Daily ReflectionChristians often fall into two different extremes when it comes to matters of right and wrong. On the one hand, some...
The Priority of Reconciliation
Daily ReflectionFrom cover to cover, the Bible values relationships. Our relationship with God takes first place, of course.
The Lust of the Eyes
Daily ReflectionIn Jesus' day, it was tempting for people to excuse their sin by focusing only on their actions.
Divorce and Marriage
Daily ReflectionIn Jesus' day, the right of a Jewish man to divorce his wife was assumed. Some rabbis argued, like Jesus, that divorce...
A Call to Truthfulness
Daily ReflectionIn the time of Jesus, people made vows to offer assurance that they would do as they had said. But they didn't "swear to...
Turn The Other Cheek
Daily ReflectionSomething in me recoils when I read this passage. How can Jesus expect me not to fight back when I am attacked? Not to...
Love Your Enemies
Daily ReflectionThis is one of the most famous of Jesus' commands . . . and one of the hardest to obey.
Doing Good Works for God
Daily ReflectionIn Jesus' day, as in our own, people often did good works in order to receive public recognition. Charitable giving,...
God Knows What You Need
Daily ReflectionIf God knows everything we need before we ask in prayer, then why should we pray? Won't God give us what we need whether...