There is a flow with the teaching. Get this flow. When we know who the blessed are, we realise that righteousness is a matter of the heart. As that is the case our spiritual practices are expressions of our commitment to God alone – not for public approval. These in themselves mark out clearly that […]
Read More Treasure Options: It’s A Trust IssueJesus was a great Teacher or Rabbi. What was great about the teaching was the authority with which He taught as well as the content that challenged the followers. After revealing some key aspects of what takes place in the secret life of saints on the basis of living with the matters of the heart, […]
Read More Treasure Options: The Choice Is Up To YouJesus knew a thing or two about fasting when He came to address the matter in His teaching. Earlier in Matthew’s outline of the gospel, Jesus had spent 40 days in the wilderness fasting. The episode showed a lot about Jesus’ commitment. His commitment was wholeheartedly for His Father. When you fast, do not look […]
Read More Fasting In The Secret Life Of SaintsWho are you talking to? Helping out people who are doing their English exams, one of the questions will ask them to compose a piece of writing, maybe a letter or an article. One of the key questions they answer to assist them in excelling is that question: Who are you talking to? The audience […]
Read More Praying In the Secret Life Of SaintsWhen you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is […]
Read More Giving In The Secret Life Of SaintsIf there’s one thing that matters of the heart should highlight is it’s not about what’s going on outside, it’s what’s going on inside. Teaching His disciples, Jesus was establishing how their identity was now to be found in God and that identity would mark them out as different to make a difference. This was […]
Read More Journey Through The Secret Life of Saints“You’re just like your Dad.” Years ago I wasn’t so keen on getting that comment. That’s primarily because my Dad is a lot older than me (I know, right, father older than son, whatever next). But I say that to say that I wasn’t always up for being labelled like a man I considered to […]
Read More M.O.T.H. – You Are His Children When …Of the things that Jesus teaches, one of the hardest to swallow is what he says about enemies and retaliation. This is what Jesus says about retaliation. “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. […]
Read More M.O.T.H. – You Didn’t See This ComingThe following conversation, or something like it takes place in homes around the world. “Dad, will you get it for me?” “Yes, I will get it.” “Oh will you, Daddy?” “Yes, I will, I just said I would.” “Ahhhh do you promise, Daddy” “Yes, I promise.” “Ohhhh do you are you really going to do […]
Read More M.O.T.H. You Can Take My Word For ItHe knows you will do what it takes. In some ways, it sounds like what Jesus expects from His followers is a lot. Some of the things He says, sound extreme. For example, If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one […]
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