Practice what I preach

Scripture: Matthew 23
Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2“The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. 4They tie up heavy loads [...]

What do I really need?

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-10
As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; take no bag for the journey, or extra [...]

One of the sick.

Scripture:
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Matthew 9:11-12)
Observation:
Jesus came for the the sick, the broken, and the sinner. When He was [...]

Making a Statement

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-5
1In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” 3This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:
“A voice of one calling in the desert,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’ “[a]
4John’s clothes [...]

The wrong in my eyes.

Scripture:
In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. Judges 25:29
Obsveration:
This is stated over and over again as I read the book of Judges. It is clear that as Israel was doing what was right in there own eyes, they were doing wrong in the eyes [...]

Walking in the Spirit

Scripture: 
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Galatians 5:16 TNIV)
Obsveration:
This scripture is pretty clear. We are called to walk (an action!) by the Spirit of God that was put in us when we said Yes to Jesus. If we walk in that Spirit then [...]

Remember the poor.

Scripture:
6 As for those who were held in high esteem—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—they added nothing to my message. 7 On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, [a] just as Peter had been to [...]

Bind them on your foreheads

From todays daily Bible reading.
4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. [a] 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. [...]

Lacking Nothing

Scripture -
Psalm 23:1 - The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
Observation -
If I keep God as my guide, my direction, and my shepherd then I can know that I will not miss out on having what I need.
Application -
If Jesus is my shepherd then worry is not an option. It is easy for me [...]

How to Journal

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalms 119:11

Why does LFC encourage you to journal?
We believe that biblical truth taught in creative ways will change lives.
We also believe that the greatest tool you will ever possess is the ability to self-feed. Self-feeding is [...]