Tag Archives: New Living Translation

“I came not to bring peace, but a sword.”

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “I came not to bring peace, but a sword.” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 10:34-37 (NLT) (34)  “Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword. (35) … Continue reading →

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“So don’t be afraid . . .”

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “So don’t be afraid . . .” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 10:29-31 (29)  What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. … Continue reading →

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And no one puts new wine into old wineskins…

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “And no one puts new wine into old wineskins…” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 9:14-17 (14)  One day the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus and asked Him, “Why don’t Your disciples fast like we do … Continue reading →

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“The LORD kept His word and did for Sarah exactly what He had promised.”

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “The LORD kept His word and did for Sarah exactly what He had promised.” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 21:1-7 (1)  The LORD kept His word and did for Sarah exactly what He had promised. (2)  She became … Continue reading →

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“So the LORD made a covenant with Abram that day…”

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

I apologize for the delay between posts. I have been busy starting up my own proofreading service. If you are interested in that, here is the link. http://wp.me/5LmIc # # # Journeys Through the Word “So the LORD made a covenant … Continue reading →

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When you pray, don’t babble on and on…

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “When you pray, don’t babble on and on…” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 6:7-13 (7)  “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating … Continue reading →

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And Abram believed the LORD, and the LORD counted him as righteous because of his faith.

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “And Abram believed the LORD, and the LORD counted him as righteous because of his faith.” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 15:1-6 (1)  Some time later, the LORD spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, … Continue reading →

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“Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.”

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 6:1-6 (1)  “Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father … Continue reading →

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“Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of all the goods he had recovered.”

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of all the goods he had recovered.” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 14:13-20 (13)  But one of Lot’s men escaped and reported everything to Abram the Hebrew, who was living near the … Continue reading →

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“But I say, love your enemies!”

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “But I say, love your enemies!” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 5:43-48 (43)  “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. (44)  But I say, love your enemies! [Bless those who curse … Continue reading →

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