“Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun and his clothes became dazzling white” (Matthew 17:1-2) Hi Fighter, It’s February 17th. It’s my birthday. I’m 61 years […]
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“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery. ‘but I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose
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“For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:20) G’day Fighter, Above is another excerpt from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It’s not a popular verse. Indeed, it sounds depressing. Jesus seems to be saying that unless we lead lives
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“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) Greetings, Fighter, You likely recognise the blessing quoted above as being from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. You probably remember some of the other blessings made alongside it: Blessed are the meek Blessed are the merciful Blessed are the peacemakers These
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“For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified
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The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”” (John 1:29) January 14, 2023 Greetings, Fighter, Forgive me for starting today with this declaration from John the Baptist – one that is likely to alienate all but the most
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“In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising and have come to pay him homage.” (Matthew 2:1-2) January 7th, 2023
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“A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they are no more” (Matthew 2:18) December 30th, 2022 Hi Fighter, These words are from this Sunday’s Gospel reading from Matthew. They echo the words of the prophet Jeremiah (31:15) that echo the words
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“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1) December 24th, 2022 Greetings, Fighter, and Happy Christmas. I sincerely pray that you find joy and peace this Christmas. It’s a special time of year, though I know that for many of us it’s an especially
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“Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 1:18) December 17th, 2022 Finally, the story of Jesus begins! Well … not exactly. You may have
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