The Treasure of Seasons: Reprise

Posted by anointedplace on September 13, 2014 · 1 Comment 

Matthew 6:19-24 19 Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where the moth and rust destroy and where the thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure … Continue reading →

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Got Faith? Where Is It? Part III

Posted by anointedplace on March 29, 2012 · 4 Comments 

The power to move mountains does not rest in our commanding faith but the God of grace and mercy. So our measure of faith can be small as long as our faith in God is huge. But how can you trust who you don’t know? How can you believe in someone and trust their words if you don’t know their words or have no clue of their character?

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What is the ‘Bad Eye’ in Matthew 6:23

Posted by anointedplace on February 20, 2012 · 2 Comments 

What does the bad eye refer to in Matthew 20:15? It refers to an eye that cannot see the beauty of grace. It cannot see the brightness of generosity. It cannot see unexpected blessing to others as a precious treasure. It is an eye that is blind to what is truly beautiful and bright and precious and God-like. It is a worldly eye. It sees money and material reward as more to be desired than a beautiful display of free, gracious, God-like generosity.

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