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Mystery of the never-saddled colt explained

There’s nothing new here for our Lord. Palm Sunday is the moment Jesus enters Jerusalem to massive crowds waving branches from palm trees and placing ... Read more

by R.A. Mathews, Saturday, April 13, 2019 2:45 am

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George H. W. Bush was a true point of light

He chose the 5th Chapter of Matthew. When a U.S. President is sworn into office, typically he places his hand on the Bible. Many have ... Read more

by R.A. Mathews, Saturday, December 8, 2018 1:57 am

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Jewish ruler didn’t need a sign from our Lord Jesus

You can tell the future. Yes, you! You can raise your eyes to the heavens and know what’s going to happen. Yes, YOU! In fact, ... Read more

by R.A. Mathews, Saturday, December 1, 2018 1:45 am

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What you get depends upon what you’ve got – Got Jesus?

You wouldn’t think a celebrity hostess with exquisite recipes and perfect centerpieces would have much in common with a retired general. Yet both Martha Stewart ... Read more

by R.A. Mathews, Saturday, November 24, 2018 6:22 am

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6 words changed their hearts, and that changes everything

A change of heart changes everything. Jane and Anne discovered this one cold, rainy Thanksgiving eve. Ideally, Thanksgiving is the time we thank God for ... Read more

by R.A. Mathews, Saturday, November 17, 2018 2:35 am

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Scripture is not like take-out at McDonalds

They’re on high alert as they make their way to the river, fishing gear in tow. Only when they’ve moved far from shore do they ... Read more

by R.A. Mathews, Saturday, November 10, 2018 2:30 am

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To know what God has for you, you must face doubts

I sat in the hallway crying—that’s how awful I felt. This was in the nineties, and I was outside my university registrar’s office. I wanted ... Read more

by R.A. Mathews, Saturday, October 27, 2018 12:00 am

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A little humility goes a long way with God, others

Humility is the heart of a life well lived: It’s often not what you say, but how you say it. Take Walter Geoffrey. Walter became ... Read more

by R.A. Mathews, Saturday, October 20, 2018 3:35 am

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