The Reluctant Missionary

Authentic stories from the travels of Michael Smalley.

Allow the hurt to grow you - statement #17 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 04, 2018

Then Jesus went with them to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and he said, “Sit here while I go over there to pray.” Matthew 26:36

For me this statement, isn’t just about...

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Is it really the only thing left - statement #16 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 03, 2018

“And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Luke 11:9

That...

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Get everything you ever wanted - statement #15 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 02, 2018

“But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.” Matthew 5:39

In Matthew 5:21-48 Jesus is addressing head on different...

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You already know what you want soooo - statement #14 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 01, 2018

“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” Matthew 7:12

In chapter 7:1-12 Jesus is addressing your...

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You need this the most - statement #13 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Sep 30, 2018

Then Jesus answered his thoughts. “Simon,” he said to the Pharisee, “I have something to say to you.” “Go ahead, Teacher,” Simon replied. Then Jesus told him...

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Never Never Never and Never - statement #12 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Sep 29, 2018

“No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.” John 14:18

In this statement Jesus is assuring his freaked out disciples during the last supper.
For the Jews, they...

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You gotta be it to feel it - Statement #11 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Sep 28, 2018

“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11

Remember how we’ve talked about one of the results of abiding...

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How brokenness becomes awesomeness - statement #10 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Sep 27, 2018

"God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for...

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The most radical way to love - Statement #9 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Sep 26, 2018

“But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant.” Luke 22:26

“I have told you these...

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If only you were willing to love like this - Statement #8 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Sep 26, 2018

For God so loved, —What proclamation of the Gospel has been so oft on the lips of missionaries and preachers in every age since it was first uttered? What has sent such thrilling sensations...

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What are you worked up about - statement #7 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage smalley marriage radio Sep 24, 2018

“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.” Luke 12:32

“Little flock” refers to believers who belong to...

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The love language of Jesus - statement #6 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage smalley marriage radio Sep 23, 2018

“If you love me, obey my commandments.”

When he makes this statement, it was a big evening for Jesus.  It’s his formal farewell to his disciples, his friends.  And his...

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