Monthly Archives: March 2008

Matthew 5:21-26: Hate and Reconciliation

Posted on March 31, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

In Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus says the following: “You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that if you are … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5:13: Salt

Posted on March 30, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Matthew 5:13 says, “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot” (NRSV). Christians … Continue reading →

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Is TV Getting More Liberal?

Posted on March 29, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

I suppose that television has always been rather liberal. Dallas, for example, presented rich capitalists as a conniving bunch of people. On Thursday night, however, I felt that the liberalism got more blatant. I watch Eli Stone on Thursday nights. … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5:10-12: Is Jesus Worth It?

Posted on March 28, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Matthew 5:10-12 says the following: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely … Continue reading →

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Matthew 4:18-22: Why Did They Follow Him?

Posted on March 27, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

In Matthew 4:18-22, Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John to be his disciples. All of them immediately leave behind their family fishing business to follow Jesus. Why did they follow Jesus? They had good jobs. Why did they exchange … Continue reading →

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Matthew 3:11: Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Posted on March 26, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

In Matthew 3:11, John the Baptist says, “I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the … Continue reading →

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An Aspie Catholic

Posted on March 26, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

“Anonymous” has left a comment under an old post of mine, Asperger’s and Religion. I want to share it with everyone because it contains a lot of jewels, and I don’t want people to miss them because the post is … Continue reading →

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Matthew 2:1-2: The Magi

Posted on March 25, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

In Matthew 2:1-2, we read the following: “In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of … Continue reading →

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Matthew Henry on Malachi 1:2-3

Posted on March 24, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Malachi 1:2-3 says, “I have loved you, says the LORD. But you say, ‘How have you loved us?’ Is not Esau Jacob’s brother? says the LORD. Yet I have loved Jacob but I have hated Esau; I have made his … Continue reading →

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My Dream about the Clintons

Posted on March 23, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

I’ve just spent several days reading Sally Bedell Smith’s For Love of Politics: Bill and Hillary Clinton: The White House Years, so I’m not that surprised that I had a dream about the Clintons last night. In my dream, I … Continue reading →

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