After Satan leaves Jesus, Matthew turns to the beginnings of Jesus’ ministry. In this passage, we see his journey to Galilee, and the calling of his first disciples. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”The Beginnings Of Ministry in Matthew 4″] Matthew 4:12 tells us that Jesus heads to the region of Galilee. The reason for this destination is…
The Third Temptation Of Jesus In Matthew
Three times Satan tries to tempt Jesus in Matthew 4. And three times Jesus remains steadfast in his mission and refuses to give in to these temptations. After the third attempt, Satan gives for the the time being. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”The Third Temptation Of Jesus In Matthew”] For the third temptation that Matthew describes, Satan…
Opening Up After Quarantine
The past several weeks have been difficult for our nation, and even our entire world. COVID-19, the Coronavirus, has brought us to our knees and complete disrupted our lives in almost every single area. And finally, it seems like it may be time to start opening things back up. To that end, here is our…
The Second Temptation Of Jesus In Matthew
When Satan attempts his second temptation of Jesus, recorded in Matthew 4, he throws Scripture into the mix, twisting it to say something different that what it really says. But Jesus sees right through it and stands firm. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”The Second Temptation Of Jesus In Matthew”] After the failure of the first temptation, which…
Coffee Break – 05.11.2020
Time for a Coffee Break! On this day in history: In 330, Constantinople, previously the town of Byzantium, was founded. In 1858, Minnesota, my wife’s home state, was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state. And in 1934, the first of many dust storms swept across the Great Plains, sending dust and topsoil flying as far…
What I’m Drinking: Ritual Coffee, Los Gigantes
You may know that I’m a pretty big fan of coffee. I began this journey many years ago after having the opportunity to visit a coffee plantation in Costa Rica. Over the years since that time, I have explored and learned a lot about this amazing drink. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Los Gigantes, Colombia – Ritual Coffee”]…