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

Category Archives: Faith at Work

Where is God today? Is He around?

January 31, 2021

Why it is important: Some days it is just not clear where God is. He doesn’t seem to be anywhere …

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How can we deal with the impulse to retaliate?

January 31, 2021

Jesus challenges us to not retaliate in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7). It is in our core, when someone hurts …

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Where can we find peace? Is it in Jesus the Messiah?

January 30, 2021

The Apostle Paul alerts us that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, …

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Do we scrawl a whim in place of God’s word?

January 30, 2021

Jesus is talking to religious people. That could be us. Jesus challenges us to really understand what God is saying and …

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Is it time to change our way of thinking?

January 29, 2021

Sometimes we think of God as we think of ourselves. Big mistake. That kind of thinking leads us to dead …

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What models do we have for how to be patient?

January 29, 2021

Who is our model for patience? God is patient, and His Spirit produces the fruit of patience in us. When we …

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How much does God care?

January 28, 2021

It is interesting how some people just don’t “get it”, i.e., understand what we are up to in God. We know …

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Is God pleased at being ignored? Are we hostile to God?

January 28, 2021

Am I focused on God? That is an essential question. It may be the only question worth considering most of the …

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Does Scripture present conclusive evidence that Jesus the Messiah was in fact resurrected from the dead to an incorruptible body?

January 27, 2021

Scripture presents conclusive evidence that Jesus the Messiah was in fact resurrected from the dead to an incorruptible body. The …

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Will we handle betrayal well? What will our reaction be?

January 27, 2021

Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …

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How can we bless others today?

January 26, 2021

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water. | Christian Standard …

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How do we increase our chances for wisdom?

January 26, 2021

We all need direction. Our vision is always limited. There are so many things we don’t see for ourselves. Having …

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Is Jesus preeminent in everything?

January 25, 2021

Why it matters: Jesus the Messiah is the Master over all of creation and reigns supreme over everything in the …

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What does the gentleness of Jesus the Messiah look like? 

January 25, 2021

What happens when the faithful wander off? They are  wayward. They drift. It happens. It happens to others I know. …

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Why does Jesus provoke us to scorn?

January 24, 2021

Jesus is abrupt with us. We need Him to challenge us. We tell Jesus He doesn’t know what He is …

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Is Jesus going to accuse us before God?

January 24, 2021

Jesus is clear about His role. He is the one who saves us from missing God’s goal for our life. …

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Is being angry helpful? What does God think about that?

January 23, 2021

  What is our mission? Our mission, given to us by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should …

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What happens when we put our faith in our experiences?

January 23, 2021

Is our faith contingent on how we feel right now? What we are experiencing right now may shake our faith. We …

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What should we do about what God wants?

January 22, 2021

God is God. His character and His attributes have always existed. God is eternal. God IS! God does things that don’t …

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Will we go when God calls? Are we ready?

January 22, 2021

Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Who will I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I …

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Why would the meek inherit the earth?

January 21, 2021

God’s promises to the meek is good news! Humility is the name of the game. Jesus challenges me to be humble. …

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“No one can pray and worry at the same time.” ~Max Lucado | What is prayer?

January 21, 2021

God’s goal is for us to talk with Him, trust Him and obey Him. Our alignment with God takes the anxiety …

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Do our words reflect what is in our hearts?

January 20, 2021

God’s goal: It is God’s goal for us to align our hearts with our words in a way that is acceptable …

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Should we load ourselves down with equipment as we proclaim the good news of Jesus?

January 20, 2021

  Jesus has powerful but simple things He wants us to do. We don’t need a lot of equipment to …

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Where does love come from?

January 19, 2021

Where does love come from? Love comes from the Holy Spirit. It is a gift. It is fruit that grows …

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Is Jesus the Messiah, the anointed one of God? Or is it Mr. Christ?

January 19, 2021

Christ is not the last name of Jesus. Jesus is the Christ. Jesus is the anointed one of God. Jesus is …

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What is patience? Is it a gift from God?

January 18, 2021

  The big picture: We are always, and I mean always, in such a hurry these days. Our culture is on …

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Why are we so stubborn when it comes to Jesus?

January 18, 2021

The big picture: In His hometown, the people He grew up with were offended by Jesus. While they knew Him, they …

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Are we disciples of Jesus? What does Jesus require of us?

January 17, 2021

Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: “Any of you who …

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Are we taking Jesus too seriously?

January 17, 2021

That Jesus didn’t command everyone to sell everything gives comfort only to those He would say that to. God is God. …

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What should we think about judging others?

January 16, 2021

This theme seems very clear. There isn’t too much to be added here. 8 very specific references citing Jesus, Paul …

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Will we regret it if we make a run for God?

January 16, 2021

There a lot of things in life we all regret. They are the could of, would of, should of of …

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What is the proper response to God as His covenant people? Is it faithfulness?

January 15, 2021

Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people. It is seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects …

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What is worry? Do we know God? Do we know how God works?

January 15, 2021

Why do we worry? What produces that anxiety in our gut? Because we don’t know what a good mood God, our …

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Do we understand love? Do we really get it?

January 14, 2021

John simply got it. The message from God our Father and our Messiah Jesus is that we should love one …

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What price did Jesus pay to redeem us?

January 14, 2021

I pray that the evidence of the Master’s love in my life will be clearly verified in my life. There …

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Are there examples where Jesus didn’t judge?

January 13, 2021

Jesus famously said in the Jesus Manifesto “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way …

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Can a gadbout gossip be trusted? Will someone of integrity violate a confidence?

January 13, 2021

Jesus wants us to be people of integrity. Everyone we know needs to be able to trust us completely. It …

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Will we be resurrected?

January 12, 2021

Why it matters: Am I the one Jesus brings into the room with Him or am I the one provoked to …

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Are we slaves or servants? What does Jesus think?

January 12, 2021

Am I a slave or a servant? Yes! I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid, however, …

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Why does Jesus ask so many questions? What are your answers?

January 11, 2021

Jesus has some questions for me. I need to answer them and not ignore Him. It is stunning how skillfully …

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Are we trying weasel out of obedience to Jesus and His good news?

January 11, 2021

What we know: Jesus is direct with us about twisting God’s words and using them to our advantage. Jesus knows …

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Is Jesus the ultimate miracle of God?

January 10, 2021

Why it matters: Different cultures and religions have unique views of God. There is only one good news message though. That is …

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Is Mean-spirited slander heartless? Does quiet discretion accompany good sense?

January 10, 2021

God’s goal: Speaking ill of others, whether it is true or not, is just not God’s way. Jesus summed it up …

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Do we need to be sanctified? What does that even mean?

January 9, 2021

I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about sanctification. Maybe I need …

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Was Jesus born into poverty?

January 9, 2021

Jesus is born. We all know the story. What may not be clear is that apparently Mary and Joseph couldn’t afford …

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Where should we place our hope? How do we react in the middle of a trial? Does the sound of His name give us hope?

January 8, 2021

We need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be …

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What do you do when Jesus won’t do what you want Him to?

January 8, 2021

You come to Jesus. You beg him to personally come and heal your son who is dying. Jesus puts you off. …

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Who is in charge? Who’s in the drivers seat?

January 7, 2021

What matters the most: Jesus challenges us to live life with Him in charge. Now that is tough because we …

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What are the limits to the authority of Jesus? Is Jesus in charge?

January 7, 2021

What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment, and promising …

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Are we really children of God? How can we be sure?

January 6, 2021

This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We become God’s children …

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Is self-help any help at all?

January 6, 2021

What we know: God knows us. He knows that we miss His goal for our lives. Jesus challenges us to face …

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Should we judge others or not?

January 5, 2021

Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing and judging others is to not do it if we …

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Are we more interested in religion than in people?

January 5, 2021

What matters: The people of the town of Bethel sent a delegation to the priests and prophets with a question. They …

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God gives us strength. What is our strength for?

January 4, 2021

The way I see it: My oh my, there is some misguided thinking going on in this world. God has …

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Are we subjects of the Kingdom of God and mighty King Jesus?

January 4, 2021

Why it matters: Wow. Jesus is direct. Grow up!! OK, that makes sense. We can be very childish. We live in God’s …

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What is our response to Jesus becoming poor for us?

January 3, 2021

What matters the most: As the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah had all the riches of our Father. Yet He …

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Are we just pretending to be righteous? Is it because we love to be rule followers?

January 3, 2021

What matters the most: Jesus challenges us to look at whether meeting the “letter of the law” means we are …

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How does God show His kindness?

January 3, 2021

I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak …

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How tender and compassionate is Jesus? Why does Jesus weep?

January 2, 2021

I think this is the most precious verse in the scripture. Jesus wept! Jesus cried. Jesus sobbed. It is clear that …

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Can we keep our lives simple and honest?

January 2, 2021

God’s goal: Jesus summed up what God wants us to do. It was nothing new. God is all about simplicity. God …

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Where do we get with courage? What happens when we believe Jesus?

January 1, 2021

What we know: With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer. What if …

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Do we get rid of God’s command so we can follow the religious fashions?

January 1, 2021

Why it matters: Jesus challenges us to obey God and not follow the latest religious fads. God is clear in …

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