Author Archives: Espirational

And Who is My Neighbor?

Jesus often taught by asking questions.  He also told a good story as a teaching tool (the parables).  I chose the Parable of the Good Samaritan as an example of both.  This is also a message we need to hear today. It is clear, plain and needs no interpretation.  All we need to do isContinue reading “And Who is My Neighbor?”

Do Not Worry

25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away inContinue reading “Do Not Worry”

The Christian Life

“The Christian life is a life that consists of following Jesus.”                                                                                         Continue reading “The Christian Life”

A Den of Thieves?

Today we are looking at the account of Jesus driving the money changers out of the Temple.  I chose the version of this story from John 2:13-17, New International Version, accessed from Bible Gateway.com. 13 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts heContinue reading “A Den of Thieves?”

Going the Extra Mile

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[h] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyoneContinue reading “Going the Extra Mile”

A life of humble simplicity

“The life of Christ was a life of humble simplicity, yet how infinitely exalted was his mission. Christ is our example in all things.”  — Ellen G. White Dig a Little Deeper:   How can you follow Christ in a life of humility and simplicity?  Think of specific things you can do.

:) To Share in the Life of God

“However, as the Eastern churches have always maintained, through Christ creation is intended eventually to share in the life of God, the life of divine nature. ” —John Polkinghorne   Dig a Little Deeper:  This is a high spiritual goal, to say the least. How does one experience sharing in “the life of God”?  

:) Blessed are you when people insult you…

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. — Jesus, Matthew 5: 11-12, NIV, accessed fromContinue reading “:) Blessed are you when people insult you…”

:) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Jesus, Matthew 5:10, NIV, accessed from BibleGateway.com Let’s face it, living a righteous, Godly life has never been easy.  There has always been opposition.  The prophets suffered greatly for their calling.  John the Baptist, Jesus and many othersContinue reading “:) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness”