“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted.” ~King Solomon
The wise are so powerful in what they say. It is like the very old ad on TV, “When …
The wise are so powerful in what they say. It is like the very old ad on TV, “When …
Our heavenly Father is not stingy with forgiveness. In fact, He is not stingy with anything. As a Father who …
Peter challenges us to follow the example of Jesus. Peter knows. Peter learned directly from our Master Jesus. Jesus has …
Some days when Jesus talks to me, I am like His parents. I have no idea what He is talking about. …
I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast and …
Love is not something God does. Love is something God is. Greater love has no one than this, that one …
What kind of legacy do I want to leave my children? What is the most important thing I can do? …
Jesus can ask us direct and stunning questions. Imagine you have been an invalid and crippled for 38 years. Now …
Does Jesus get angry and upset? Jesus the Messiah shows controlled emotion arising from his unswerving opposition to evil and …
Why this is important: The surprises along the way are God’s surprises. He is never caught off guard or unprepared. …
Jesus has a question for Philip. Jesus called Philip to be a disciple as he (Jesus) was leaving Bethany after being baptized …
Why this is important: We have a lot to learn from Jesus. Jesus is gentle and shows compassion. Jesus has …
There is boundless joy when our brothers and sisters walk in the truth of the Master Jesus. I want to …
Family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a spiritual sense. The foundation of …
Jesus the anointed King and Messiah’s ministry of forgiveness was foretold. God has a plan. God executes it in His …
Clearly, I am to be pure. It is a matter of the heart. Purity means to be “clean, blameless, unstained …
Why worry? God has a plan. God is working his plan. We can trust in Him. He is in an …
Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …
Jesus shows me how to love and be kind. Jesus commands me to love. God wants me to be kind, …
Jesus, the Messiah, and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He wipes away my …
God challenges us to see what He is doing. It is a choice. If I look around, I can see …
True love is forgiving: God loves me so He forgives me for missing His goal (aka sin) for my life. …
Jesus is resurrected to an incorruptible body after having been crucified. It is three days after His death. He is …
Mary did not know it yet, but she needed encouragement. God has a wonderful way of building us up before …
Special praise goes to Jesus for vindicating the penitent and the needy who have no human champions. All God’s ways …
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
God has been talking to me a long time. I can go back. Dr. Pirtle spoke the word of God …
Jesus is my Master. Jesus is the Word of God. Jesus has always been with God. Jesus is the Son …
We have a great promise from Jesus the Messiah. It is joy and happiness. Jesus wants us to have joy. …
It is hard to remember some days that this life is noticeably short. Then other days it comes home to …
Our heavenly Father is magnificent. There are no boundaries to His greatness. I stand in awe of His great power. …
We love to form groups. Even early on, the disciples had figured out who was in and who was out. …
Jesus is first in my life. Jesus is preeminent. Jesus comes before anything else. Let it be so! The word preeminence is …
I believe that Jesus, God’s anointed King (aka Messiah) is God’s Holy Son. Jesus is God’s Son in that He …
Do you like hints? They can be a little frustrating, but they can also be fun. They can also be …
God is talking to us. Just like Jesus did with Peter when Jesus was walking on the water in the …
I am a case study in what God can do. I had turned my back on Jesus. I had rebellious …
This is not pretty. Jesus is serious. Jesus is speaking to the church. In this case it was Laodicea. Is …
Our God is in an amazing mood. We must celebrate that all day long, every single day. Jesus, the Messiah, …
There are ungodly and unrighteous people. They are evil. They have rejected God and His Son Jesus, the anointed King …
Why this is important: I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about …
Why this is important: Peter knows about Jesus and goes over the top in love for him. Jesus stood by …
Old age is generally held in honor and the aged in society are to be respected. Because of the wisdom …
Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” 20 And He said …
I don’t like to get in trouble. I do get in trouble even though I don’t like it. Usually, it …
Why this is important: This spirit of slavery was rampant within the Jewish culture when Jesus came to earth. He …
It is one thing to start on the journey with God, but it is completely another to finish and stay …
News flash. God can handle things with out my help!! God doesn’t need me to correct believers. This can be very …
We have lost this incredibly important concept of Jesus as Master and we as His slaves. We have a man-centered …
Why this is important: When we exhibit the kindness of God, we are tender, benevolent, and useful to others. Every …
Why this is important: Jesus is being tried. He has been arrested. When it was morning, the religious elites and …
In some circles, the end game is to be saved. Now that is important, but it is not the end …
Why this is important: Jesus teaches His disciples that we are not to worry. Jesus encourages me to avoid worrying …
In the scriptures, a covenant (agreement) is between God and His people or certain specific individuals, like me. The fulfilment …
Jesus has a real focus. Jesus is going to do what God wants Him to. I need to get the …
Why this is important: The disciples of Jesus are to rejoice in the salvation brought about by the Messiah’s faithful …
The main thing: Paul tells the church that the spiritual blindness of Israel is a “mystery” that had not previously …
The main thing about the main thing: There was a problem among the early group of disciples in Corinth. It …
The main thing: God is God. God is in control. I don’t get that some days. What about that jerk …
Why this is important: Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …
Jesus is clear. Peter heard Him and took it to heart. Jesus said, “Render to the government (aka Caesar) the things …
Jesus the Messiah was baptized by John: Jesus sets the example for us and was baptized by John. God is …
Here is the good news! Jesus is the Son of God. Everyone who encounters Him comes away knowing it. It moves …
Why this is important: King Jesus, the Messiah, has already won the victory. He is seated on the throne. It is …
How do we get wisdom? From the world? From reading books? By watching TED? Wisdom comes from God, and it …
Am I desperate for God? Fortunate [Blessed] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. …
Why this is important: God had an old plan before the new one. It was the plan based on following …
Why this is important: Jesus wants us to accompany him. Jesus wants us to go where He has gone and …
Why this is important: What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, …
Can we out dream God? I can’t even come close to out-dreaming God. My mind can’t imagine what He can. …
It is normal to question our relationship with God. Just think of Thomas. Jesus loved him and chose him as …
I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. This verse teaches that the fear of God is …
Why this is important: David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme …
Why this is important: There are some things to be embarrassed by. There are some things to be proud of. …
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Master [Lord], knowing that in …
Being “religious” carries some weight with God, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, not a bit. Not even a little. Being Jewish or …
To do so no more is the truest repentance. ~Martin Luther It is so very easy to fall into …
Are we seeing the parade of God’s salvation and deliverance? Seriously. Can we see it? Can we see King Jesus, the Messiah, out …
One of the themes I hear about almost everywhere I turn is about how good God is and what a …
I love bread. I love all kinds of breads. I love bread with butter. I love bread with oil. OK, …
Jesus makes it clear he has authority, even to give life. King Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to understand this. It is …
Why this is important: The new covenant encompasses the Greek idea of truth as reality, as well as the Hebraic …
Why this is important: The Apostle Peter rightly declares the Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one from God. Anointed …
Why this is important: We covet. It is not very pretty. We do it. We see something and we want …
The main thing: I don’t deserve God’s grace. In fact, that is what it means. It is a gift to …
There is a time to get prepared. That time is when trouble is on the way. I must listen and …
Why this is important: The purpose of fasting should be to take our eyes off the things of this world …
Why this is important: Jesus is completely obedient to the will of His Father. 24/7 it is all about what …
I am to be a disciple. That is the goal that Jesus has for me. Making disciples is important because it …
The main thing: We must be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. We live in America and that is clear. If …
Jesus challenges us to radically change our way of thinking. Repentance (the original Greek means radically changing our thinking and acting differently) …
Will I throw up my hands and walk off the job? No way. I have to be clear about that. …
God wants us to say it. Say it aloud. Say it to ourselves. Say it to others. God, through King …
Why it matters: What is Jesus’ favorite thing to talk about? Knowing he would be present with the disciples for …
And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, …
Why this is important: Nothing moves me to forgive like the stunning knowledge that I have myself been forgiven. Nothing proves …
Why this is important: I started out strong. I imagine you did too. And then …Something happens. Or several things. …
They are smooth. They are slick. They flatter me. What’s the problem? I need to be discerning. There are those who …
Let’s think about the account told by Jesus of a very rich man who lived a life of extreme luxury. …
The purpose of the Law was to bring us to the Messiah. It is essential to start here. Once I …