We’ve all heard the phrase “Size doesn’t matter,” right? Yet, we also hearsmall things do come in oversized packages. Often we use size as a determinant of status, success, and all that, but that’s not always the case. I think of David, who was the smallest of Jesse’s family and yet was the one whoContinueContinue reading “Power Differences || 08.13.2022”
Author Archives: Marc Middleton
The Ultimate Protector || Proverbs 30:5 (Part 2) || Mid-Week Midrash #35
God is a flawless shield for those who seek refuge in Him. Seeking His protection brings safety and security. When in danger, seek God for protection.
Encouraging Others || 08.06.2022
Hebrews 24-25a says: “We should think about each other to see how we can encourage each other to show love and do good works. We must not quit meeting together, as some are doing. No, we need to keep encouraging each other.” We need to learn how to encourage each other to show love andContinueContinue reading “Encouraging Others || 08.06.2022”
Flawless Words of God || Proverbs 30:5 (Part 1) || Mid-Week Midrash #34
The verse states that every word of God is flawless, which may raise doubt due to historical events. The contrast between Old and New Testament attitudes prompts reflection.
Happy Tears || 07.30.2022
We’ve all heard the phrase “tears of joy,” right? Some of us have taken that breath after a loved one passes away and felt a happy relief while still dealing with our grief. Happiness and sadness are two emotions are seeming opposites, yet we see them together. Happiness is the agreeable sensations that spring fromContinueContinue reading “Happy Tears || 07.30.2022”
Purity Comes by The Word || Psalm 119:9 || Mid-Week Midrash #33
Living in purity means freedom from immorality, aligning with what’s morally just. It involves continual reflection on biblical teachings and striving for a shared understanding. Purity is achieved by living as God teaches: loving Him and others.
Impatient Peter || 07.23.2022
We’ve all heard the story about Doubting Thomas. I’m here to tell you about the latest nickname from the disciple CORE. Today, I want to talk about Impatient Peter. Peter acted off of emotion. We see him losing his balance once he takes his focus off Jesus. We see him ready to pounce in theContinueContinue reading “Impatient Peter || 07.23.2022”
Train Up || 2 Timothy 3:16 (Part 4) || Mid-Week Midrash #32
The passage from 2 Timothy 3:16 emphasizes the importance of scripture for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. It highlights the significance of understanding righteousness and the impact of meditating on God’s word for biblical leaders.
Parable of the Pets || 07.16.2022
Sheep were an essential animal back in the day. There are over 500 verses about sheep, more than any other animal in the Bible. They came up with two realities: Sheep were essential to the Israelites from an agricultural perspective. Sheep are used as a symbol to refer to God’s people. This understanding is whyContinueContinue reading “Parable of the Pets || 07.16.2022”
Rebuke With Kindness || 2 Timothy 3:16 (Part 3) || Mid-Week Midrash #31
The Bible is described as God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. While expressing concern for others, it’s important not to judge, but to be a supportive mentor and friend.