“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ~Jesus
Jesus is not after behavior modification. Jesus wants heart and mind transformation. Jesus wants us to repent. That is …
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Are we rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic?
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father …
Is God free to do all he wills?
This is basic but something we must get in our heart and souls. Consider it Theology 101. God can and …
“I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.” ~Jesus
Jesus only does what he hears the Father say to do. That is His standard for us as well. We …
“For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.” ~Apostle Peter
A curious warning is given to us in Peter’s first letter. There he tells us to be ready to give …
What does knowledge of Jesus lead to?
It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …
Are we helping or not?
How often do I dog it, not giving my best? Paul challenges us to live differently. We have opportunities every …
How will we live in harmony with one another?
How is it that we persevere? How will we become mature? How will live in harmony? Our will power can …
“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” ~Apostle Paul
When will we come to Jesus? When will be the right time? Now is the time. Jesus wants us just as …
Thanksgiving Day: “It’s a beautiful thing for a society to take a day off every year just to say, ‘thank you’” | President Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
Worth reading for Thanksgiving from President Lincoln. “By the President of the United States of America, Proclamation. The year that …
“For it is written …” ~Jesus
Jesus understands Satan’s approach. Three times Satan tempts him. Jesus quotes God’s word and then uses his authority to send …
“The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of Yahweh; he turns it wherever he will.” ~King Solomon
Sometimes my thoughts wander off when I am praying and meditating. They move away to my “agenda” and what I …
Why Don’t More People Accept the Young-Earth View of Speciation?
Here is some insight from Answers in Genesis. Answers in Genesis is an apologetics (i.e., Christianity-defending) ministry dedicated to enabling …
“Hell is the highest reward that the devil can offer you for being a servant of his.” ~William Ashley (Billy) Sunday
I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …
“To be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” ~Apostle Paul
How is my attitude these days? Is it focused on the new agreement we have with our Father? Am I …
“There Was Jesus” ~Zach Williams
What a great song by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton. Take a few minutes now and worship Jesus. There Was …
How do we find God’s wisdom?
Why this is important: We don’t find God’s wisdom in the popular philosophies that are floating around. This is not …
Why are we a people of hope?
Jesus died and rose again. We have reassurance that one day we will all have a huge family reunion. Those …
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. ” ~King Solomon
The first thing is cultivating a love of learning. To be wise means we need to grow. It is not …
“Do not move an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless, for their Redeemer [Advocate] is strong; he will plead their cause against you.” ~King Solomon
Why this is important: God cares for the poor, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the sick, those in jail; …
Can we trust the judgement of Jesus?
Jesus can be trusted. Jesus doesn’t have a self-serving bone in His body. Jesus only does what He sees the Father doing. …
“For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: This is something to think about. Paul is very strong in what he says. We must …
“Repent and turn away from all your transgressions.” ~God
Repentance (radically changing my mind) is of crucial importance because missing God’s goal (sin) brings God’s judgment. Fellowship with God …
“While we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son.” ~Apostle Paul
Who does not want to work for someone where there is a complete benefits package? We all do of course. …
“The kingdom of God has come upon you.” ~Jesus
Jesus is the King, anointed by the Holy Spirit and in charge of God’s country. Even the demons obey. I …
How did Jesus learn obedience?
The main thing: Jesus is all about doing what He sees His Father doing. He listens to God. Jesus doesn’t …
How does God choose leaders?
God shows us how to choose leaders. These are the best principles to apply in all cases, particularly political. Our …
“Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Master.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus wants me to glad, joyful and happy. Jesus paid the price for my missing God’s goal (aka sin). I …
“It is the scripture that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life.” ~Jesus
Jesus had a lot to say to the religious scholars and the elites of His day. He still does. Do …
What does the perfect sacrifice look like?
This is in fact stunning. How can I characterize His sacrifice? It was perfect. There was nothing lacking in it …
“I know nothing, except what everyone knows — if there when Grace dances, I should dance.” ~W. H. Auden
The big deal: God has done some amazing things in my life. But, He says to me, “Are you good …
Will others hear us when we proclaim the good news of Jesus?
Jesus is very clear. If someone listens to me, they are listening to Jesus. Jesus grants us His authority. His words …
“For the Master your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.” ~Moses
I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …
“I can do nothing on my own.” ~Jesus
Even Jesus the Messiah – God the Son – consulted with God the Father before doing anything. How much more …
Does God pour out His Holy Spirit on all flesh?
Joel has a stunning announcement to make. It started manifestation on the day of Pentecost. It continues today. There are …
“Our Master’s patience gives people time to be saved” ~Apostle Peter
God is patient with sinners. Jesus perfectly models that for me. Jesus is my example. Jesus shows me the way. …
Does God’s love ever fail?
Some people hear the message in their mind. “I am a failure”. Hearing it doesn’t make it true. We don’t want to go there. …
Who are the witnesses for Jesus?
Jesus has a focus. He isn’t trying to be popular. He wants us to be saved from a life of …
“Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: God’s glory is to be my highest motive. God wants me to know that He sees …
“Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?” ~Jesus
What Jesus would say to me if he just walked into my room right now? I think he would look …
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I must admit that most of my reading these days isn’t with physical books. I am an avid on-line / …
How many times do we set out for the day without checking on how to get to where God wants us to go?
Why this is important: We are on a great journey. We need a map. We need direction on how to …
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul
We love to eat fruit. We love fruit and juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May we relish …
Will we let our light shine for Jesus?
We are to be a light. We should bring out God’s colors into the world. God is not a secret …
Are there really atheists?
There are some “real” atheists in that they reject God. There are also many who believe there is a God …
“For all things are possible with God.” ~Jesus
Jesus had been talking with a rich man about some difficult things. He wasn’t willing to give up his possessions …
“God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” ~A Tax Collector
I am sure those who had been with Jesus for a while had a hint of what was about to …
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Oh, boy, there are SO MANY people on this Earth! Billions and Billions and Billions. This site said there were …
Does love originate with the Holy Spirit?
Where does love come from? What is the origin of love? Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s …
I do not like bow ties!
Everett Wilson (my dad) and I. I think we may have been at Aunt Gladys’ house in their front yard. …
“For where a covenant is, there must of necessity be the death of the one who made it.” ~Author of Hebrews
Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with His disciples and instituted the Lord’s Supper, also called Communion. Some Christian churches observe …
Will we throw it all away now?
We should remember the early days when we first came to Jesus, the Messiah, and saw the truth. Those were …
“Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” ~King Solomon
Why this is important: Conventional wisdom is that there is no reward for a good and honest life. There is …
“Love does not envy or boast.” ~Apostle Paul
We see athletes do it all the time. Strutting their stuff when they do something cool. Subtly we are learning in …
Why does God want to take on our problems? Why worry?
Worrying always results in missing God’s goal. Fear paralyzes and keeps us from acting on what God has planned for …
Can the Holy Spirit transform our lives?
We are new creations in Jesus. We have been transformed. This is clear and this is real. And we all, …
What does King David want to know?
King David asks God a great question. David talks with God all the time and he asks God a lot …
“And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” ~Moses
If you think about it, there are a lot of things we do not do well. No point in even …
Has God established human agencies for the government of people?
Why this is important: God does not intend for us to live in chaos. That is not the way of …
What does it mean to be led by the Holy Spirit?
This is very instructive. Jesus is immersed in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit led him into …
Are good works the purpose of the new creation?
Goodness is virtue and holiness in action. It results in a life characterized by deeds motivated by righteousness and a …
“For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me.” ~Jesus
Many days, I am just following my own whims. Whatever feels good to do right then is fine. No plan. …
“And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness.” ~Apostle Paul
There are many things we work for, and we deserve to be paid for it. Getting paid for what we …
Does the Holy Spirit form the church?
Through His Holy Spirit, God dwells in the church, the temple of God. God does not dwell in man-made temples, …
Are we living in quiet desperation?
I am resolved to do something out of the ordinary. I commit to living a super-ordinary life in Jesus. I …
“I have compassion on the crowd.” ~Jesus
Jesus gets moved by our condition. Something simple, like being hungry, breaks his heart. Jesus knows they have sacrificed for …
When did Jesus the Messiah first bid his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit?
All the disciples of Jesus were baptized and immersed in the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This is not Pentecost. This …
Is our treasure in heaven?
Jesus lays out the principles of the reign [Kingdom of God]. This excerpt is from what is known as the …
“Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” ~Jesus
Jesus is wrapping things up. They have had the last supper and Jesus has laid out the new contract (aka …
Is the purpose of the Holy Spirit to supply spiritual gifts?
It is always good to focus on the why of things. So, why does God pour out on us the …
“God’s plan for the world stands up, all his designs are made to last.” ~King David
David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme all we want. God …
Does God know how difficult this is?
Hope is a big deal. Faith is essential. These are important foundations in the Kingdom of God. With King David, …
Are we ready to forfeit our soul?
Jesus is ushering in the Kingdom (reign) of God. In the Kingdom, things are different. The Kingdom is all about …
“Love does not envy or boast.” ~Apostle Paul
How many times do we envy what someone else has? How come they have such a loving family? How come …
“But if you’re being led by the Spirit, you’re not under the Law.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: We have received the mighty power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. God, in His …
What do we do when Jesus says he has something hard but important to say?
When Jesus says he has something hard but important to say I am guessing it is time to pay attention. …
What happens when we live God’s way?
There is my way and there is God’s way. What happens when we live God’s way? Imagine an orchard and …
“Whether we are at home on earth or away from home and with Him, it is our constant ambition to be pleasing to Him.” ~Apostle Paul
My hope is in Jesus. That is the main thing about the main thing. Is your hope in Jesus? If not, …
How do we overcome evil with good?
God is not the author of moral evil; rather, it is His holiness that defines it. Created in God’s image, …
“Let those who delight in my righteousness shout for joy and be glad and say evermore, “Great is Yahweh, who delights in the welfare of his servant!” ~King David
I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …
“Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!” ~King David
God’s love never fails. It just does not stop. We see Him some days through our own eyes, and we …
Is a role of the Holy Spirit to convict the world of sin?
Jesus is clear. He is going to send the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will bring gifts. The Holy Spirit …
“Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” ~King David
God has a goal for us. God wants us to spend time with him. God wants us to keep company …
“Inside you are full of greed and wickedness.” ~Jesus
This all came about because Jesus did not wash his hands before he ate. Seriously. This was a huge …
“And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them.” ~Luke
This is stunning. Please let it sink in. Am I ready for the Holy Spirit to explode in my life? …
How should we ask God?
Jesus wants us to ask the Father. We should not be shy. In fact, boldness helps. If what we ask …
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” ~King David
Oh, how we love to plan. We worship our to do lists. Some of us even put things on them …
Is wealth deceitful?
Why this is important: The worry of the world can completely drown out the word of my heavenly Father. Jesus speaks …
Was John the Baptizer filled with the Holy Spirit while still in the womb of his mother?
God fills John with the Holy Spirit while he is still in his mother’s womb and onward throughout his whole …
“Fortunate [Blessed] are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.” ~Jesus
I know God likes to hear me laugh. Jesus wants me to be joyful and glad. When I am in …
“But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.” ~King Solomon
Jesus is clear with us. He says “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” …
Does God really want to give us the Holy Spirit?
There are times I have underestimated how important the Holy Spirit can be in our lives. God knows we need …
“For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.” ~Jesus
I love to believe something that is not true in the world of following Jesus. Of course, it is sad. …
Are we learning how to serve the Jesus way?
Where does discontent and depression come from? Is it possible we understand that God wants us to do something and yet have …
Are we immune from suffering?
I am not immune from suffering. Jesus, the very Son of God, suffered. God is clear that as a child …
What is the revealing role of the Holy Spirit?
What is one of the many roles of the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit performs a didactic and illuminating function. …
“The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.” ~King Solomon
We have all experienced being around someone with a foul mouth. We have all experienced someone whose speech is a …
“See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse may happen to you.” ~Jesus
He had been crippled for 38 years. Now that is a long time. Jesus, the Messiah, healed him. Not a …
“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Apostle Peter
Why this is important: it is a historic day in the history of the church of Jesus, our Messiah. He …
“Watch yourself.” ~Apostle Paul
We often see danger as lurking outside of us. Here is a sober reminder from Brandon Cox. Something like “I …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 