Mar 29
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution Come Into The LightThis verses of John 3:1-21 contains the story of “Jesus Teaches Nicodemus”. This passage contains the essence of coming into the light of the Lord. It is about establishing an understanding and personal journey toward the divine union with the Lord. It is about living through our heart and soul (the light), not our thoughts and ego (the darkness). Jesus describes how we need to live as Disciples of Christ when he states, “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to s… Read more »
Mar 2
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution Pray in Stillness and SilenceThe verses of Matthew 6:5-15 contains the essence of our personal prayer with the Lord. It is about praying in private, silence, stillness and isolation. Our call to act as Disciples of Christ is captured in the “Lord’s Prayer”. This is my interpretation of this amazing prayer. “Our Father, Who art in Heaven,” The prayer is based on the belief that a part of heaven and the grace of God exist in all men. It is part of our inner being and soul, however it is buried deep under layers and layers o… Read more »
Feb 25
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution Shout for JoyThe verses of Psalm 100:1-5 (A Psalm for Giving Thanks) describes that man should worship the Lord with gladness. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever. We enter into the presence of the Lord through centering prayer with thanksgiving and praise. For thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Andrew Matthew Read more »
Feb 23
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution Forgiveness is LifeThe verses of John 6:1-15 (Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand) describes that “Forgiveness is Life” is the PRIMARY theme we live by as Disciples of Christ. By providing the masses with bread and fish, Jesus gave us our daily bread and forgave us our sins. In return he expects us to forgive those who trespass against us. As Disciples of Christ we are performing the WILL of the Lord through our actions on Earth. The Lord wants us to live a productive life with purpose and action that is based on hope… Read more »
Jan 11
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution Be Careful With Your Spoken WordThe verses of Matthew 12:22-37 describes that man must be careful with the words spoken. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. Matthew 12:32-33 states “ And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but… Read more »
Jan 9
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution Follow in His FootstepsThe verses of Matthew 10:1-42 describes what Christ says to twelve apostles before sending them out them out among the public to spread the Word of the Lord. Jesus describes what his plans and expectations are for the apostles. He also identifies obstacles and hardships they will face. As Disciples of Christ we must act in the same manner as the apostles. We are asked to live with mercy, frugality, and humility. We are to be caregivers to mankind through actions of service, compassion, and kind… Read more »
Jan 8
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution I Desire Mercy, Not SacrificeThe verse of Matthew 9:13 asks us to learn about the message “I desire mercy, not sacrifice”. Jesus told us it is more important to show mercy to those who are sinners and have different viewpoints., rather than to highlight our personal sacrifice and impose judgment on how people live their life’s. Do not place judgment for we are all sinners. Do not condemn, criticize, or complain. As Disciples of Christ perform actions of service, compassion, and kindness. Live with mercy, frugality, and h… Read more »
Jan 6
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution Surrender Your DesiresThe Lord asks us to be Disciples of Christ during our time on earth. This comes at a cost with our natural human instincts. The Lord asks for us to surrender our desires for security, affection, and control. He also asks that we let go of our need to change. Just as Jesus said the Son of Man has no place to lay his head, we are being asked to do the same as Disciples of Christ. We are told to put our faith in the Lord and that by following in his following his footsteps he will provide guidance… Read more »
Jan 5
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution There is Only One JudgeAs human beings the Lord teaches us that we are all sinners. For that reason we do not have the right to judge others. That is the the responsibility of the Lord. All of us will be judged at the end our time on this planet we call Earth. We will be measured by the way we have judged others., so do not judge. Andrew Matthew Read more »
Jan 4
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution Why Contemplative PrayerThe verses of Matthew 6:5-15 contains the essence of our personal prayer with the Lord. It is about praying in private, silence, stillness and isolation. The “Our Father” expresses how the Lord communicates with us through this type of one-to-one contemplative prayer. It starts with an awareness that a part of heaven resides in all mankind. It is when we honor his name in contemplative prayer that the Lord will expose us to the kingdom of heaven within our soul and inner being. It is through ou… Read more »
Jan 3
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution Find Your VoiceThis passage contains the essence of achieving divine union with the Lord. It is about living through our heart and soul, not our thoughts and ego. It is about finding our voice within our inner being and always being in the presence of the Lord. It is about using our voice to inspire others to find their voice. Let us provide inspiration, guidance, and hope to others through actions of service, compassion, and kindness. May the Lord provide us guidance, strength, courage, and wisdom. May the… Read more »