Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A. Counseling He had gone too far this time. As if all the lies, deceit, and swindling of money from family and friends were not enough, this time Bill had burglarized our parents’ house. My brother had brazenly stolen anything of pawnshop value, leaving behind a trail of fingerprints and one key […]
Daily Focus: Faithful Friend
October 19, 2021 Scripture: But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Ruth 1:16 ESV Observation: The biblical book of Ruth is a beautiful story […]
Daily Focus: Who Is This?
October 18, 2021 Scripture: And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?” And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.” Matthew 21:10-11 ESV Observation: As Matthew’s Gospel approaches its climax, again, he references fulfillment of messianic prophecy. Referring to Zechariah 9:9, we are told that Jesus […]
Daily Focus: Upside Down Greatness
October 17, 2021 Scripture: “But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:26B-28 ESV Observation: The progression of this […]
Daily Focus: Childlike Faith
October 16, 2021 Scripture: Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he laid his hands on them and went […]
Daily Focus: Godly Intervention
October 15, 2021 Scripture: “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or […]
Daily Focus: Rise, And Have No Fear
October 14, 2021 Scripture: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” Matthew 17:5b-7 ESV Observation: The Transfiguration captures my imagination. Jesus invited Peter, James, and John […]
