Matthew

I have now read the first book of the New Testament, Matthew. I really enjoyed this as some of the parables I knew or had heard before, and some of them I got to read for first time. Seeing things in print really helps me slow down and take some time to comprehend the message. I really liked how this book reminded me of all the parts of the passion play I did when I was in high school for our CYO. I remembered how much I struggled with learning some of the lines. I realized that if I had read the Bible more before that point the lines would be easier for me to have the context of. It was most interesting to read all the parables and read what Jesus was saying to his disciples. Jesus was able to speak so clearly and with authority, He made everything seem simple. Even when Jesus talking in parables that had sub meanings and lack of a bit of context for the society we have now, Jesus spoke clearly. I am glad I was able to read this book.

In other news, tax appointments have come and gone. I don't know if I'm more disgusted at how much money we actually made or how much we now owe the government. Either way, this provides motivation as to what we should be doing with our income and how to plan ahead. We knew in early december about how much we would owe, took some time to go over what we had and were ready for the news we expected at the tax office. Lessons have been learned and should be applied moving forward.

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