Do we have a spirit of fear?
How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …
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Should we lend a hand to those who falter? What is strength for?
My oh my, there is some misguided thinking going on in this world. God has a goal for us. We …
How good is God in His gifts to us?
God gives us wonderful gifts, just like any father would do. If I ask for bread, will God give me …
Why did Jesus become poor for us?
As the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah had all the riches of our Father. Yet He chose to give …
What does the glory of God mean?
When I see miracles, I am seeing the glory of God. It happens when I believe. First the believe, then …
Will we have courage and believe our Master Jesus the Messiah?
With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer.What if we look silly. We …
When life falls apart, will a thick bankroll be of any help?
I sometimes think that money will save me. If I get in a tight spot, I know I can whip …
Why does Jesus have the authority to judge us?
Jesus is very clear. I am not to judge others. He is also clear that all judgement has been turned …
Are we qualified to share the inheritance?
Now this is something to be thankful for. We are qualified. No doubt about it. God has done it for …
Will compassion win the day?
When Jesus saw the large crowds as sheep without a shepherd, His compassion led Him to teach them the things …
What did it cost me?
My dad (perhaps like your dad) always reminded me there is no such thing as a free lunch. And … …
Will God’s goals be achieved?
God makes a promise. Jesus says YES to it. The Holy Spirit makes it happen in us. Jesus is the …
How great is our God?
This says it all. Jesus and His Father are so pleased to give us life. And not just any kind …
Are we serious about God?
Am I as serious as I need to be? Am I really serious? God has a goal for me. I …
Does it takes supernatural courage to love the way God loves?
This is tough stuff. It doesn’t feel right. Our natural reactions, in relationships, can get us in trouble. Jesus has …
Are we ready for one perpetual victory parade?
Parades are so much fun. The bands, the floats, and the celebration of a special day. Everyone gets into it. …
Are we ready to be bold in God?
God is speaking. He is moving. Will I keep quiet about what I have seen and heard? Will I speak …
Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery?
After Jesus was crucified, he was hastily buried as the clock was ticking moving toward the Jewish Sabbath. No work …
Are we exposing the works of darkness?
Not all work is the same. Some things are much more important in the Kingdom than others. I shouldn’t waste …
God’s goal for us to grow up and live the Life of Jesus, doing everything His way.
Jesus challenges us to be the person God wants us to be. Jesus challenges us to grow up. Grow up! …
Jesus is radical and demands that we live in a radical way.
In listening to Jesus, much of what He is saying goes against the grain of what I have thought brings …
Have we missed God? Is anything left in our memory of his Message? Do we take his Messenger seriously?
God sent Jesus. Jesus is His plan. There is danger in missing all of this. We need to slow down …
Does death have the last word on things?
Death has no power over us. It has been swallowed up whole by the triumphant resurrection of our Master Jesus. …
Do we make our words true by embellishing them with religious lace?
Jesus challenges us to make sure our words are clear and genuine. They should reflect all of His love. Embellishing …
Can we overcome fear?
Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on. There are many difficulties. Jesus told us there would …
Jesus was dead. What would they do?
They had waited. It wasn’t easy but they honored the Sabbath. So much had happened and they were so distraught. …
“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” ~Apostle Paul
If you consider yourself an atheist with a sincere interest in truth, there are several things about being a disciple …
I want a 60 minute worship service. Where is my heart’s focus?
Oh man, this cuts to the bone. What is our heart focused on? Why are we so impatient with God? …
Do I really mean it?
Jesus challenges us to stop acting. And, He is serious. He means it. Jesus can’t stand hypocrisy. How many times …
“I remembered the word of the Master.” ~Peter
Let us consider the word “master” (usually translated Lord). So here is a fundamental question: “What is the foundational reality …
Am I pretending to be righteous just because I am acting legally?
Jesus challenges us to look at whether meeting the “letter of the law” means we are living right in God. …
Is anything exempt from the rule of Jesus the Messiah?
Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected into an …
“I give eternal life to them.” ~Jesus
It is an important question to figure out. Is eternal life a gift or something we earn by being a …
Can children get along?
We are God’s children. Now think about it. He has forgiven us. He has adopted us. All is right in …
“The righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” ~Jesus
God is doing a work in His people. It leads to glorification. Now that is amazing. Is this a promise …
Am I being stupid or willfully stupid?
Jesus asks some stunning questions. We don’t exactly know how to respond. Some days, there aren’t great answers. Jesus is …
Am I cheating on God?
Am I cheating on God? There are times I just want my own way. That cheats God of the relationship …
7 Unmistakable Traits of False Prophets
Here is a great overview of how discern false prophets. We all need to know how to do it. Our …
“When Jesus saw her crying, and the Jews who had come with her crying, he was deeply moved in his spirit and troubled.” ~Apostle John
We all suffer loss of a loved one or a friend. We will go to funeral homes, wakes, viewings, and …
What kind of men is God looking for?
What is the BIG THING our heavenly Father is looking for? He is desperately seeking men and women after his …
Does death come from a phantom life of evil and their friends?
There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …
Will I stand firm when Jesus challenges me?
You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …
“If anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness.” ~Apostle Paul
Our friends in Jesus are amazing. We are to look out for our brothers and sisters. Paul presents a hypothetical …
Is the peace of Jesus ruling my heart?
Some things just aren’t forced on us. We can have it or we can not. God isn’t just going to …
How much time do I spend jockeying for position with others?
Jesus challenges us to stop being competitive. We are always comparing ourselves with others. It is a serious problem. It …
What does God mostly do?
Well here we go. When I keep company with God, hang out with Him, I will learn a life of …
“You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” ~Apostle Paul
“Christ” means “Messiah” or “anointed one”. As the Messiah, Jesus is the one who fulfils all old testament expectations. Is …
Will we wait for Jesus?
It is Holy Saturday. Jesus is in the tomb. What do we do? We wait. We have remember the passion …
“From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” ~Apostle Paul
God goes to the Jewish people first. He declares that the good news message be proclaimed to Jews first. Nothing …
“Now the Messiah has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep” ~Apostle Paul
I believe that Jesus, the anointed Messiah of God, was crucified in my place, to pay my penalty for missing …
All I need to do is love others as if my life depends on it.
Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. Things don’t love. Things are immaterial to …
“Little children, guard yourselves from idols.” ~Apostle John
The definition of idolatry, according to Webster, is “the worship of idols or excessive devotion to, or reverence for some …
What was the most important thing to Jesus?
Everything was complete. The last thing Jesus says is so profound. This is the way it has always been with …
“Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.” ~ Jesus
There is no doubt that poverty’s reach is both widespread and devastating. God’s people cannot be indifferent toward those in …
What do I want from God? What should I ask for?
God offered Solomon anything he wanted. He could have anything at all. Now that is amazing. What did Solomon want? …
Who will lead me out of this darkness?
“I am the Light of the world” (John 8:12) is the second of seven “I AM” declarations of Jesus, recorded …
Am I a student of good?
There are many things we can be students of. Seeking good is God’s goal for us. God wants us to …
Is the resurrection of Jesus evidence of God?
Jesus rose from the dead. That is amazing and represents the good news of God. God is not dead. We …
“But if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” ~Apostle John
The most common old covenant expression of the means of atonement was the sacrifice and offering up of the blood …
Is my heart in it?
Jesus challenges us to have our heart in the right place with God and everyone else. It is all about …
Why don’t our faithless solutions allow God to shine through?
Jesus challenges us. It had been a long day. It was beginning to get late. His disciples came to him …
“Woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed!” ~Jesus
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
Do I know beyond a shadow of a doubt?
Luke got it right. Knowing and having supernatural courage (faith) about Jesus is what it is all about. He made …
“But the Messiah was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end.” ~Author of Hebrews
Hope is amazing but what is it really? In most instances in the New Testament, the word hope is the …
Am I caught up in the wrong priorities?
We get caught up in the wrong things. We don’t have the right priorities. What church do we go to …
You don’t expect to bury your children.
She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …
God has a plan for us. What is it? Healing and restoration.
Jesus didn’t cause anyone to be lame. It was never about character building. There was no lesson to be learned. No …
Has Jesus finished everything He came to do?
Jesus had been thirsty. They gave him some sour wine. Jesus knew everything God had sent him here to accomplish …
Are my prayers just monologues?
I am hoping that God doesn’t feel this way when I pray. I have heard lots of prayers (including my …
Will God lead us in a direction that he won’t give us strength to endure?
Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …
Am I working for myself? Who am I working for?
My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. I am a slave to my Master Jesus. …
Did Jesus finish it? Is it complete?
Jesus, God’s Son, shows how He completes what was started in the Old Covenant (Testament). Jesus is the completer in …
Are there any “ifs” among the followers of Jesus? Can anything happen?
Jesus summons us to a new level of belief. There are no “ifs” in His world. The new plan he …
Why is Jesus thirsty?
Hanging from the cross. He will die for us. The agony is unbearable. He didn’t say a lot. It was …
Am I a loafer and lazybone?
This is a stunning insight from Solomon. God’s goal for us is that we work. Work is Godly. Work is …
Is my grandeur to forgive and forget?
I need to learn how to hold my tongue. Easier said than done some days. Someone says something and off …
Will there be a day of judgement?
Tyre and Sidon were well known pagan cities in Jesus time. It might be like saying Las Vegas and New …
Will Jesus complete God’s mission and goals?
It was a dark day as Jesus hung from the cross. Figuratively and literally. The sun disappeared. Jesus was alone. …
Is God strong?
Some things are amazingly simple with God. Here is one of them. God is strong. Nothing weak about him at …
Is God first in my life?
God knows how to do surgery. He can bring about internal purification. I can trust Him. He is good, all …
What is Jesus concerned about as he is facing a slow and cruel death for us?
Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. They …
Can I really escape God?
Ever heard of Francis Thompson? Young guy, drop out, drug addict, drifter, sometime homeless. Eventually diseased and dead at 48. …
How does Jesus know about the generosity of God?
Jesus knows first hand the generosity of God. Everything starts from God caring and His generosity. Jesus has been with …
Some things smell pretty bad
Some things smell pretty bad. And then, there is a rotten stench. Just a plain putrid smell. It is disgusting. …
I am bankrupt without love!
This scripture blows me away. There is a question to be asked. Jesus wants to know. What is important? Not …
Will Jesus remember us?
Three men had been condemned. Three men were hanging on crosses facing agonizing deaths. This is a horrific way to die. …
What does Jesus know about forgiveness?
Jesus’ mission from God our Father was to bring forgiveness to the world. On the cross, Jesus accomplished the mission. …
7 things Jesus said on the cross as He died for us
Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …
How does God prove His love for us?
God takes our salvation and relationship with Him seriously. We know that God loves us because He sent His Son …
What is God’s goal for us? Do I get it?
Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …
How should ministries be financially supported?
Jesus sent the disciples out to spread the good news about how God rules. He recognized that they would need …
Should we make a clean sweep? Should we call in the expert, Jesus?
So many days we are focused on our house. Is it clean? Is it organized? There is even a show …
Are we going to Jerusalem with Jesus?
Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …
Is it reasonable to ask Jesus what I must do to do the works of God in my life?
‘What must we do to do the works God requires?’ A question from the disciples. I look at the question …
“The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.” ~Jesus
How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as well. And good …
Why should we obey our government and leaders?
This is pretty straight forward. We are to be responsible. We are to respect our leaders. We are to pay …
Jesus didn’t come to make bad people good. He came to make dead people live!
Jesus lives. He is resurrected. God is a God of resurrection. God is a God of life. In Jesus we …
Should I beg God?
Jesus said, “Everyone who asks (begs) receives …” Sometimes it takes a lot for us to ask. We think we …
God’s government is not a democracy.
I need to change my mind (aka repent). God’s government (Kingdom) is not a democracy. I have been raised to …
God has a plan. He uses if for His glory. He uses it for our redemption.
Jesus was performing many signs and wonders. The raising of Lazarus from the dead capped it off. That had everyone …
