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FRUIT BEARING

Matthew – God’s Purposes   I love to grow plants of all kinds. I win some and lose some in this hobby, but I still like to watch God’s creation grow to bloom. You get a little dirty in this … Continue reading

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CLEANING UP

Matthew – God’s Purposes There was that time when Randy and I thought our three children were finally old enough to be left alone for a few hours while we went grocery shopping along with other errands. They were of … Continue reading

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FULFILLED

Matthew – God’s Purposes   Matthew is careful to narrate the story of Jesus in such a way to show us the fulfillment of all the prophets said in detail. God told the prophets. The prophets told God’s people how … Continue reading

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WE WANT TO SEE!

Matthew – God’s Purposes   The closing event of Matthew 20 is the healing of Bartimaeus and his friend, both of whom were blind (see Mark 10:46–52). Here Jesus put into practice what He had just taught the disciples. He … Continue reading

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BUT AMONG YOU IT WILL BE DIFFERENT…

Matthew – God’s Purposes   We are such easily distracted humans, especially when we are pulled away from God’s purpose for us to selfish ambitions and natural desires to be great. It makes sense that Jesus would pause and remind … Continue reading

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LINE UP!

Matthew – God’s Purposes   Nothing I would do as a teacher would get a bigger gut groan from students than when I would turn their line around for lunch or recess! My purpose was to stop the running to … Continue reading

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“DO I JUST HAVE TO BE GOOD TO GET TO HEAVEN?”

Matthew – God’s Purposes   I was busy collecting all i needed to teach Sunday School that cold, snowy morning in January in Oklahoma where Randy was pastor of the church where we grew up. I looked up as Ashley … Continue reading

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JESUS STOPS

Matthew – God’s Purposes   Randy and I are in the last few weeks of working at Santa Cruz Children’s Learning Center with all kinds of children, younger and older, all precious humans created by God for His glory, honor … Continue reading

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NOT WHAT GOD INTENDED…

Matthew – God’s Purposes   Marriage is a bond between two people, male and female. If the male and female seek God first, then their marriage is blessed by God. Will there be disagreements and trials in this relationship? Absolutely, … Continue reading

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FORGIVENESS IS MERCY MULTIPLIED

Matthew – God’s Purposes   Peter’s question, “How often should I forgive?”, is so relevant today. Jesus responds with a clear answer and backs it up with another side story to nail the forgiveness and mercy point to our hearts. … Continue reading

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