Archives for May 2017
Joan of Arc statue in New Orleans marked with ‘tear it down’ graffitti in apparent confusion about Confederate monuments
U.S. jobs rebound, unemployment falls at pre-crisis low
Population of children in Japan drops to record low for 36th year in a row
DOJ: 1 in 4 federal inmates foreign born, costing U.S. $1.2 billion yearly
FBI: Mainstream media, Black Lives Matter behind spike in attacks on police
VIDEO: Levee breaks, more rain expand flooding disasters in Arkansas and Missouri
Tennessee, Iowa pass pro-life bills protecting the unborn from abortion after 20 weeks
Trump claims executive order protects people of faith, critics call it too vague and symbolic
WAYLON BAILEY: Three astounding teachings of Jesus
Almost everything Jesus said was astounding. We shouldn’t be surprised at this because of who made the statements and what He was talking about. Jesus was the Son of God who gave us principles for the Kingdom of God. People who talk about the facts of this life often make unusual or impactful statements, but even then they seem common sensical. But Jesus talked about the kingdom that is not of this world. He gave many astounding teachings. Here are three that are found in the Sermon on the Mount. First, Jesus taught that religious practices are for God rather than for other people. He told his followers that their fasting should be a picture of joy and happiness. Many people of Jesus’ day fasted to be seen of others and considered pious. Jesus taught His followers to practice their piety for God alone. Therefore, they should wash their face and put on a smile. Anything done for God produces joy and happiness. Instead of seeking to be seen as pious and observant, Jesus wanted His followers to be seen as joyful. Second, Jesus asserted that real treasure is heavenly and not earthly. He led His followers to seek to lay up treasure in heaven. He knew we needed to redirect our hearts toward heavenly things. Setting … [Read more...]
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