Category Archives: Matthew

How to enjoy life to the full -- on earth and in Heaven
Reading:

Matthew 19:16-30

I’ve got to hand it to Jesus — He just didn’t come across as “seeker friendly” all the time. The event recorded in this passage could be among the exhibits portraying that truth. So I remind myself of this tidbit in Mark’s record: “Then Jesus beholding him loved him” (Mark 10:21). Continue reading →

It depends on whether I ever need forgiveness.
Reading:

Matthew 18:21-35

Jesus had said some things about confrontation, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Peter had a practical question about forgiveness. He even had what he seemed to think was a generous potential answer. Continue reading →