Lessons from the Mountainside 28
March 4, 2022
As Jesus progresses in his sermon, it appears his way gets more and more narrow and difficult to follow: That’s because it is. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 28
Category: Friday Focus
Lessons from the Mountainside 27
February 25, 2022
We receive not because we ask not. If we never seek God and his provision, then we have no excuse in our worry. Choosing to trust God and seeking his Kingdom first replaces worry with trust. When I live in trust, I can more easily give to others. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 27
Lessons from the Mountainside 26
February 18, 2022
Jesus uses a vivid illustration to remind us that there are some who are not ready to listen to the good news of the kingdom of God. Let him deal with those as you focus on the ones with hearts prepared to receive. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 26
Lessons from the Mountainside 25
February 11, 2022
Judging others without first taking a hard look at ourselves will always come back to bite us. We’re better off leaving judgement to God. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 25
Lessons from the Mountainside 24
February 4, 2022
Jesus knows that it’s the little things that trip us up with worry, that’s why he drew illustrations from birds and wildflowers when telling us to nip it in the bud. Seeking God’s Kingdom and righteousness was the way to go and still is. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 24
Lessons from the Mountainside 23
January 28, 2022
Food and clothes are part of life, but Jesus reminds us that they are not to be the focus of our life. How are you doing with that? … More Lessons from the Mountainside 23
Lessons from the Mountainside 22
January 21, 2022
Serving God is rewarding, but not always in the way the world might expect. We don’t serve for earthly reward but for heavenly ones to come. Where is your treasure? That’s where your heart will be. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 22
Lessons from the Mountainside 21
December 10, 2021
Jesus has a way of turning even commonly held concepts upside down. Fasting done in secret looks a lot different from that in public. Only one is pleasing to God. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 21
Lessons from the Mountainside: 20
December 3, 2021
Prayer doesn’t require big words, but it does require a big commitment of laying self at the feet of Jesus. Still, we can do it, because Jesus showed us how. … More Lessons from the Mountainside: 20
Lessons from the Mountainside 19
November 26, 2021
Not only should we do good in secret but pray in secret. What’s that all about? Jesus knows it’s about keeping pride at bay. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 19