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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Author Archives: Michael Wilson

Health update and prayer request

April 14, 2023

Here is a short video with a health update and a prayer request.

“Looking at the wound of sin will never save anyone. What you must do is to look at the remedy.” ~Dwight Lyman (D.L.) Moody

April 14, 2023

Our mission is to obey mighty King Jesus, the Messiah. This leads to our rescue which delivers us out of …

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“An hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.” ~Jesus

April 13, 2023

Jesus offers me life. And He offers it now. I receive it by listening to His voice. Once I hear His …

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“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.” ~Jesus

April 13, 2023

What can go wrong? Our fear is that anything and everything will go wrong. That is an enemy whispering in …

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“Bless others, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” ~Apostle Peter

April 12, 2023

Jesus gives us power. I have power to bless, and I have power to curse. I must be careful. I must choose …

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“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” ~Jesus

April 12, 2023

It is important for me not to confuse my obligations to my country and my obligations to God. God expects …

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From idolatry to immorality is just one short step.

April 11, 2023

Something happens when we choose not to follow God’s goal for our life (sin). There is a downward spiral. It …

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“All true zeal for God is a zeal for love, mercy, and goodness.” ~Robert Ellis Thompson

April 11, 2023

Jesus is passionate. He is not Mr. Rogers with a beard. His objective is not to be a nice guy …

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Am I sulking spiritually?

April 10, 2023

Am I sulking spiritually and feeling sorry for myself, just because I cannot see one inch in front of my …

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“Jesus the Messiah, who gave himself for our sins so that he might deliver us out of this present evil age in accordance with the will of God.” ~Apostle Paul

April 10, 2023

I was in big trouble. I didn’t feel God’s love. I didn’t know how to love. I missed God’s goal for my life. Over …

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Why? Why should I? Who says I must?

April 9, 2023

There is always the question of why looming in front us. Why? Why should I? Who says I must? Why …

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“Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?” ~Jesus

April 9, 2023

I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast and …

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What does Jesus have to say about justice? Does Jesus advocate for social justice?

April 8, 2023

Jesus has a lot to say about justice. Jesus has the authority of God to enforce justice. Jesus sets standards …

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“Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness.” ~Apostle John

April 8, 2023

I like hearing about the “new thing”. What is the shiny new object? Truth is not new. Truth is eternal. I …

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Does God nap?

April 7, 2023

On days I am not working, sometimes I want to take a nap. So … I do. It feels great. …

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“What peace can they have who are not at peace with God?” ~Matthew Henry

April 7, 2023

We are born at war. At birth, my sinful nature has already declared war on God and His truth. My …

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“We have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus.” ~Author of Hebrews

April 6, 2023

  We have run with our very lives to God. He is our spiritual lifeline for sure. We have hope. …

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“I do not condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” ~Jesus

April 6, 2023

  I get caught in the act of missing God’s goal for my life (sinning). It happens too often. The …

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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” ~Apostle Paul

April 5, 2023

Jesus calls on me to be a person of hope. God gives me the Holy Spirit so I can brim …

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“To this he called you through our good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul

April 5, 2023

I should never lack for anything to pray about. I can thank God, all day long, for my family, friends, …

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How can we please God?

April 4, 2023

There are some things that just are not possible with us. We cannot please God without faith. With faith, nothing …

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“We are the wire, God is the current. Our only power is to let the current pass through us.” ~Carlo Carretto

April 4, 2023

Why this is important: The enemy is constantly trying to find ways to trip us up. God is strong and …

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Are we grateful that God has blessed us with life?

April 3, 2023

I must be Grateful that God blessed me with life! If I am not happy with what I have, I will never be …

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“My eye wastes away because of grief; it grows weak because of all my foes.” ~King David

April 3, 2023

I have troubles. I feel like God has punished me. I have been taken to the woodshed; I think. I …

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What is Palm Sunday all about?

April 2, 2023

“I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!” ~Jesus to the religious leaders Some of the …

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God is up to something!

April 2, 2023

Here is a truth I need to remember. When there’s NOTHING left I can do about a situation I need to remember …

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Is Jesus interceding for us with God?

April 1, 2023

God’s love for us is astounding. That is all there is to it. He sent his son Jesus to redeem …

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“Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.” ~King David

April 1, 2023

  Why this is important: There is a lot to be said for staying the course with God. He certainly …

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“The precepts of Yahweh [the Lord] are right, rejoicing the heart.” ~King David

March 31, 2023

I can count on God. God sees the whole picture and pulls it all together for me. I rely on …

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Did Jesus say anything He wanted to?

March 31, 2023

Jesus didn’t say what He wanted to. His words were from our Heavenly Father. The origin of what He said was …

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Can we see the forest for the trees?

March 30, 2023

Jesus demands that I get the point. I need to see Jesus. I need to have a passionate relationship with His Father. Reading …

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“For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” ~Jesus

March 30, 2023

Family is important. We think it is the most important thing. Jesus challenges us to understand that the most important …

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Can we understand justice if we do not first understand sin?

March 29, 2023

Like a good parent, Our God knows how to keep it simple. Only 3 things on God’s list of “to …

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“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter [fall into] various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” ~James

March 29, 2023

12 years is a long time. She had tried everything. No one could help. They all tried but it was …

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Ever Thought

March 28, 2023

Tom Gilson is a senior editor with The Stream and author of six books, including Too Good to be False: How Jesus’ Incomparable …

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“For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith.” ~Apostle Paul

March 28, 2023

God has a goal for us. God, through his victorious son Jesus, wants us to build on the foundation of …

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How to be gentle, gracious, forbearing, and mild-mannered.

March 27, 2023

If I asked my family, friends, and colleagues if I were on their side, what would the answer be. I …

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Who is Jesus?

March 27, 2023

Jesus invites us to know Him. Who is Jesus? The Apostle John tells us Jesus is the Word of God. …

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Can God’s word return void?

March 26, 2023

What does God want me to do today? God has a goal in mind for me. Jesus challenges me to …

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“And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments.” ~Apostle John

March 26, 2023

I must be diligent in living out the truth of God’s commandment. I must be consistent and not waiver. I …

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“I made you. I don’t make mistakes.” ~God

March 25, 2023

I am God’s creation. He made me. Jesus loves me. Everything that happens in my life works out for good. Courage …

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What is redemption and atonement?

March 25, 2023

Jesus is our substitute for having to pay a penalty for having missed God’s goal. Jesus tasted death for us …

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Did Jesus the Messiah’s predictions concerning the manner of his death come true?

March 24, 2023

Jesus knew how he would die. It was predicted in the Old Testament in prophesies. It was a cruel and …

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“Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years. And Yahweh [the Lord] had blessed Abraham in all things.” ~Moses

March 24, 2023

There are a lot of stories in the Old Testament about amazing men of God. One common theme in many …

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Is pretense like hypocrisy?

March 23, 2023

We need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …

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What Happens If You Deny Justification by Faith Alone?

March 22, 2023

Here is the truth! This is from Ligonier Ministries. It is an international Christian discipleship organization founded by theologian Dr. …

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“So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose.” ~God

March 22, 2023

God has a purpose in what He says to me. There is something He has in mind to accomplish. And, …

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“Do whatever You need to do in me, through me, for me, by me, and with me.” ~My prayer

March 21, 2023

When God brings about what is otherwise impossible, there can be no mistake that God did it. It is easy …

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“Commit your work to Yahweh [the Lord], and your plans will be established.” ~King Solomon

March 21, 2023

I love to plan. It is a passion of mine. It is comforting to me. It provides me the illusion …

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Is our speech gentle, gracious and tactful?

March 20, 2023

We must never have a sanctified superiority complex. We have a responsibility to witness to the lost around us and …

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“I know that you do not have the love of God within you.” ~Jesus

March 20, 2023

  King Jesus, the anointed Messiah, is direct with us. He can do nothing but say what He hears His …

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“The mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints.” ~Apostle Paul

March 19, 2023

The message is simple. The message is Jesus, the anointed Messiah, King of God’s world. It is only about Jesus. …

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“The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.” ~Apostle John

March 19, 2023

We need to know about evil. We need to know how to recognize it. Jesus challenges us to recognize it …

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Perhaps figuring out what matters most matters most!

March 18, 2023

There are a lot of things that do not really matter at the end of the day. Who won the …

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“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” ~Apostle Paul

March 18, 2023

When I have changed my mind (repented), I need to fill my mind with the right things. What should I …

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How is the loyalty of believers demonstrated?

March 17, 2023

Paul reminded the Romans that they must entertain the feelings of others. Christian fellowship is much more than a pat …

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“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” ~God

March 17, 2023

What does God want from me? Listen to His Son Jesus. It is a simple and straightforward challenge. God didn’t make …

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“God is a righteous judge, and a God who feels indignation every day.” ~King Solomon

March 16, 2023

God is God. God is infinite, never changes, has no needs, all powerful, all-knowing, always everywhere, full of perfect, unchanging wisdom, …

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Are we an unbelieving and perverted culture?

March 16, 2023

  While He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming. And …

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“My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.” ~King Solomon

March 15, 2023

I am an extremely fortunate man. My earthly father gave me excellent advice. I don’t know if he saw that …

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“We make it our aim to please him.” ~Apostle Paul

March 15, 2023

There is one main thing. I need to be clear about what it is. Ignorance, in this regard, is not …

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Do believers need to fear judgment?

March 14, 2023

Jesus distinguishes between two different resurrections in 5:28–29, just as Revelation 20:4–6, 11–15 does. But 5:24 shows that his talk …

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Why is Jesus not going to change?

March 14, 2023

Jesus is both Savior and Master. Who He was yesterday is who He is today and is who He will …

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May all the gifts and benefits that come from God be ours.

March 13, 2023

We are all on a mission given to us by the Messiah Jesus Himself. I am not exempt. God has …

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“In hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began.” ~Apostle Paul

March 13, 2023

I am God’s slave. Jesus is my Master and he owns me. This has happened because of what Jesus did …

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“For in one Spirit, we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul

March 12, 2023

It is only through Jesus the Messiah that we have true equality. It isn’t achieved by any other means. It …

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Can we go morally bankrupt?

March 12, 2023

  Can we go morally bankrupt? It is possible. Without God’s word and promises stored up in a sufficient manner, …

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Is Jesus the Messiah truth?

March 11, 2023

Thomas’s point: you cannot know the route if you do not know the destination. But he is wrong. Even though …

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“Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” ~Jesus

March 11, 2023

God’s goal for me is to pray and have faith in him. I should talk with God about everything. I should be in complete …

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Does the victory belong to Jesus?

March 10, 2023

I have been thinking about this lately. I should prepare. That is an exceptionally good thing. But I have no …

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“To those who are elect …” ~Apostle Paul

March 10, 2023

God has given me an assignment. Jesus personally has a mission for me. I must focus on knowing what it is …

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Does hope encourage believers?

March 9, 2023

Why this is important: Hope is bundled together with tribulations, perseverance and proven character. It is a result of love …

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“Depart from evil and do good, so you will abide forever.” ~King David

March 9, 2023

Why this is important: Goodness is virtue and holiness in action. Jesus calls on us to radically change how we …

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Did Jesus come to bring good news through what He did?

March 8, 2023

God knows exactly how much I can handle. God is God and God is Great. God will see me through to …

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“I thank him who has given me strength, the Messiah Jesus our Master, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service.” ~Apostle Paul

March 8, 2023

Gratitude goes a long way. The Messiah is the one who makes us adequate to do anything. It is not …

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Why is purity important to our faith at work?

March 7, 2023

Here is a video that is a part of my “Faith at Work” series. How do we work out our …

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“Enter through the narrow gate.” ~Jesus

March 7, 2023

  Jesus challenges us to do the tough thing. There is a narrow way to life. Will I choose it …

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What happens when others reject the good news message we bring?

March 6, 2023

Jesus has given me His authority. I am His ambassador to His world (Kingdom) here on earth. I fully stand for Jesus. If …

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“Jesus went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha.” ~Apostle John

March 6, 2023

Crucifixion is all ghastly to contemplate. The cruelty is stunning. For Jesus, it goes beyond the shame and pain of …

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 Is God’s Justice infallible?

March 5, 2023

Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …

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“Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.” ~Apostle John

March 5, 2023

There is good. We all know it and point it out. We try to be better people and be good …

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What is the will of God? What does God want?

March 4, 2023

Jesus was totally focused on the new plan and doing what God wanted all the time. Nothing we are going through …

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“To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!” ~King Solomon

March 4, 2023

God’s goal for us is that our conversations are pleasant. Arguing and fights aren’t what he has in mind. Love …

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“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” ~Isaiah

March 3, 2023

Jesus challenges us to keep at it. The key to victory is to depend on God and keep at it. …

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“But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us.” ~Apostle Paul

March 3, 2023

Why this is important: God showed His infinite kindness to me. God sent His Son Jesus to die for me. …

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Is God gracious and in a good mood?

March 2, 2023

God is gracious. It is all God, through his son Jesus, and not anything I do. God gives His grace …

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“To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus the Messiah.” ~Jude

March 2, 2023

Imagine growing up with Jesus as your brother. You saw him up close and personal. I think you have a surprisingly …

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“For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.” ~Apostle Paul

March 1, 2023

Sometimes I like to talk. I know it is just “all talk”. I don’t have any intention of doing anything. …

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“I will make an everlasting covenant with you.” ~God

March 1, 2023

Why this is important: God is loyal. God is faithful. That is just who God is. It is His very …

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How to Answer Every Atheist Objection to the Existence of God

February 28, 2023

Here is a very insightful and useful article by Duane Caldwell. Duane has served in many different capacities including pastor, …

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“My time has not yet come …” ~Jesus

February 28, 2023

It is easy to make suggestions for others to follow. The brothers of Jesus thought they had a clever idea. …

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Are there things in our spiritual life we avoid looking at too closely?

February 27, 2023

There are things in our spiritual life we avoid looking at too closely. What about our lust? What about our …

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“It is better to take refuge in Yahweh [the Lord] than to trust in man.” ~King David

February 27, 2023

Who do I trust? When I need help, who do I call? If I need some money to get me …

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“May Yahweh grant you discretion and understanding.” ~King David to Solomon

February 26, 2023

How amazing is it that God wants discretion to protect us and understanding to guard us? It is stunning. God …

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Do others recognize we have been with Jesus?

February 26, 2023

Jesus wants us to speak out strongly. Jesus has a good news message He wants it heard and acted on. …

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Will God’s consolations cheer our souls?

February 25, 2023

I get scared. I am upset. I get beside myself and lose it. It happens. It is not pleasant. I …

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“Give ear to my words, Yahweh; consider my groaning.” ~King David

February 25, 2023

King David, in his wisdom, pleads for God to pay attention. David knows he isn’t making any sense. I know …

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Top 10 Reasons our Kids Leave Church and What to do About it!

February 24, 2023

Marc5Solas has some great insight on why young people are leaving the church and what we can do about it. …

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“Holy is His name.” ~Mary, mother of Jesus

February 24, 2023

Why this is important: Mary, who carried Jesus in her womb and gave birth to Him, breaks out into an amazing …

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Our heavenly Father IS! — A Poem

February 23, 2023

I know that our heavenly Father can be extravagant. I know that He can be VERY extravagant. But more than …

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