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As we read the Gospel of Matthew, particularly our text for today, a central theme emerges: the abiding presence of God. From the opening promise of “Immanuel, God is with us” (1:23) to the closing assurance, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (28:20), Matthew reminds us that God has… Read more
Even now the ax of God’s judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire (Matthew 3:10). Things get a little heated in today’s reading. John goes head-to-head with the religious leaders of the time,… Read more
Every morning during the school year, I get to drive my son and a few neighbor kids to school. And every morning at the beginning of the year, I hear arguments about who is going to get into the car first. Our vehicle has two doors, as most vehicles do, but they all want to… Read more
I have a friend who has tried many times to get a nickname. Names like Cornbread, T-Bone, and Jellybean. Even after years of effort, my friend is still nicknameless. I also have never been given a nickname, even though Smitty would have been perfect! In our reading for today, we see the origins of one… Read more
