Come, Follow MeJesus’ Most Important Words (Part 3 of 10)
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” — Matthew 4:19 Right after John the Baptizer identified the Messiah, Simon Peter met Jesus for the first time. After seeing water turned into wine at the wedding feast, he was back to his fishing business until one day when Jesus said, […]
Love Your NeighborJesus’ Most Important Words (Part 2 of 10)
“But the second commandment is equally important. Love your neighbor as yourself.” — Matthew 22:39 Everything Jesus said is important, but which words are most important? Based on his story about the fool who built his house on sand and the wise man who built on solid rock (Matthew 7:24–27), it’s the doing, not the […]
Love God with All Your HeartJesus’ Most Important Words (Part 1 of 10)
You must love God with your whole heart, with all your being and all your strength. — Matthew 22:37 As I consider some of Jesus’ more popular and not-so-popular sayings, I’m looking for his most important words. I’ll end this series with what should be at the very top of everyone’s “most important” list. Jesus […]
New Tricks
I praise you, Lord, because of the awesome, unique way that you created me. You did wonderfully well, and my whole being knows and declares this truth. — Psalm 139:14 From the time I was a kid, I have heard people say, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” The saying was so often […]