The Midweek Message: Different Sides Of The Same Bus (Matthew 13)

In Matthew 13:44-46, we learn that although there is only one way to enter the kingdom of heaven, each person experiences it differently.  Jesus contrasts the surprise of a man discovering treasure with the searching merchant who finds a valuable pearl.  However, although their experience is different, the outcome is the same for both of them.

The Midweek Message: From Seed to Flour (Matthew 13)

We continue to learn about the kingdom of heaven as Jesus shares two more parables in Matthew 13:31-33.  Although the kingdom appears small to start with, it will grow and spread its branches across the globe.

Just Another Melodic Monday - In The Sweet By And By

"In The Sweet By And By" - an upbeat song to wake us up this Monday morning by directing us to the glorious future that is promised to those who trust in Jesus Christ!

Some Words for Wednesday - Jesus and the Law of Moses (Matthew 5)

We're now returning to our series in the gospel of Matthew.  In chapter 5, Jesus speaks about "the Law and the Prophets" before going on to describe the challenge of living now as citizens of God's kingdom.

Some Words for Wednesday - Matthew 5 - Blessed are the poor in spirit

Well, I've just started to catch up on the blog, after a few busy weeks!  We've recently begun going through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, and here is the first of that series.