A Thanksgiving Note
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe…” – Hebrews 12:25 NIV To all …
You Have Heard…But I Say
“For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:20, NASB Jesus is much …
I In Them And You In Me (Humble, Part 3)
We’ve been exploring humility and how Jesus expressed it even while moving in great power, because even he was a vessel for the Father’s words and actions. He did not speak on his own, …
Vessel (Humble, Part 2)
Ask yourself, was Jesus humble as he walked the earth? Of course. If you moved in the same power as Jesus today, would you become prideful? Would you diminish the …
Humble
God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble his way. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you. When …
And His Righteousness
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 NASB) It’s interesting that Jesus separately emphasized seeking God’s righteousness when …
An Inheritance for Sons
“My Father has granted Me a kingdom” (Luke 22:28 NASB) In Colorado the most honest man you know will tell a boldface lie in order to protect his secret fishing …
Seek
“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father …
Bread
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every …
How My Daughter Became a Princess
June is a fun month in the Thornton home because Ellie and Emma celebrate their birthdays 1 week apart from each other. This morning, I’m sitting at my kitchen table …