Are we disciples of Jesus? What does Jesus require of us?
Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: “Any of you who …
Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: “Any of you who …
That Jesus didn’t command everyone to sell everything gives comfort only to those He would say that to. God is God. …
This theme seems very clear. There isn’t too much to be added here. 8 very specific references citing Jesus, Paul …
There a lot of things in life we all regret. They are the could of, would of, should of of …
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people. It is seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects …
Why do we worry? What produces that anxiety in our gut? Because we don’t know what a good mood God, our …
John simply got it. The message from God our Father and our Messiah Jesus is that we should love one …
I pray that the evidence of the Master’s love in my life will be clearly verified in my life. There …
Jesus famously said in the Jesus Manifesto “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way …
Jesus wants us to be people of integrity. Everyone we know needs to be able to trust us completely. It …
Why it matters: Am I the one Jesus brings into the room with Him or am I the one provoked to …
Am I a slave or a servant? Yes! I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid, however, …
Jesus has some questions for me. I need to answer them and not ignore Him. It is stunning how skillfully …
What we know: Jesus is direct with us about twisting God’s words and using them to our advantage. Jesus knows …
Why it matters: Different cultures and religions have unique views of God. There is only one good news message though. That is …
God’s goal: Speaking ill of others, whether it is true or not, is just not God’s way. Jesus summed it up …
I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about sanctification. Maybe I need …
Jesus is born. We all know the story. What may not be clear is that apparently Mary and Joseph couldn’t afford …
We need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be …
You come to Jesus. You beg him to personally come and heal your son who is dying. Jesus puts you off. …
What matters the most: Jesus challenges us to live life with Him in charge. Now that is tough because we …
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We become God’s children …
What we know: God knows us. He knows that we miss His goal for our lives. Jesus challenges us to face …
Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing and judging others is to not do it if we …
What matters: The people of the town of Bethel sent a delegation to the priests and prophets with a question. They …
The way I see it: My oh my, there is some misguided thinking going on in this world. God has …
Why it matters: Wow. Jesus is direct. Grow up!! OK, that makes sense. We can be very childish. We live in God’s …
What matters the most: As the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah had all the riches of our Father. Yet He …
What matters the most: Jesus challenges us to look at whether meeting the “letter of the law” means we are …
I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak …
I think this is the most precious verse in the scripture. Jesus wept! Jesus cried. Jesus sobbed. It is clear that …
God’s goal: Jesus summed up what God wants us to do. It was nothing new. God is all about simplicity. God …
What we know: With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer.What if we look …
Why it matters: Jesus challenges us to obey God and not follow the latest religious fads. God is clear in …
The big picture: Now this is something to be thankful for. We are qualified. No doubt about it. God has …
God has a goal: Jesus challenges us to not be deceived by things in this world. In God’s World (Kingdom), you …
My dad (perhaps like your dad) always reminded me that there is no such thing as a free lunch. And …
Today my mom would have turned 99. She was taken to be with Jesus in 1967. While it has been …
Why it matters: Think about 10 years ago. Is what was average then below average now? Probably. What does that mean …
The most prevalent focus to the concept of peace in the New Testament is the messianic peace accomplished by the …
Jesus speaks to the Father in our defense. Now that is some very powerful good news. I want Jesus on …
This article (via His Resurrection Destiny | My Utmost For His Highest), from Oswald Chambers, says it all. Jesus and …
Why is matters: The most difficult thing in life to control is our tongue. What we say makes a difference. Words …
Do disciples have joy even in the face of opposition? Absolutely we do. Jesus is kind and thoughtful. I know …
How it matters: Jesus challenges us to not get wrapped up in all “stuff” that keeps us from fulfilling His mission …
Why this matters to God: This is tough stuff. It doesn’t feel right. Our natural reactions, in relationships, can get us …
Why it matters to Jesus: Jesus is straight with us. The way is not easy. He says it over and over. …
Why it matters: How important is rest? God needed it and got it. He worked creating everything in six day and …
Why it matters: Am I a member of the “doctrine police” constantly issuing heretic alerts? That is a good question …
Why it matters: Parades are so much fun. The bands, the floats, and the celebration of a special day. Everyone …
Why it matters: There are a number of examples of this stunning miracle in the Bible. Notably, 3 are attributed …
Is God fair? Yes. God’s justice is without any partiality. I can trust God completely. Being just Himself, God calls …
I’m active on social media. I have atheists and skeptics tell me all the time that when we die, that …
God is speaking. He is moving. Will I keep quiet about what I have seen and heard? Will I speak …
I have to say that it hasn’t always been obvious to me that angels are here to help me. There …
Jesus the Messiah’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should understand his …
What is it about His love? It is so calming. I know Yeshua [Jesus] is here to save me. God …
After Jesus was crucified, he was hastily buried as the clock was ticking moving toward the Jewish Sabbath. No work …
Jesus is clear. Jesus hates hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore …
Not all work is the same. Some things are much more important in the Kingdom than others. I shouldn’t waste …
I have ideas. I imagine, “what if”. Some of these thoughts seem pretty cool!! Does it seem to be far fetched …
I wander off. I am wayward. I drift. It happens. It happens to others I know as well. What is …
Our Father’s promise is not just for me. It is for my relatives and anyone who God invites to the …
Jesus [Yeshua] challenges us to be the person God wants us to be. Jesus challenges us to grow up. Grow …
Yeshua [Jesus] challenges the religious to stay focused on God and what He wants. Fads come and go. Jesus and …
Jesus demonstrated His love for us by dying on the cross so that we can be reconciled to God the …
You know, if you really think about it, we should all be terrified of God. Anybody that can create the …
In listening to Yeshua [Jesus] , much of what He is saying goes against the grain of what I have …
Yeshua [Jesus] challenges us to have our heart in the right place with God and everyone else. It is all …
Do you believe in hell? It is interesting that a much higher percentage of people believe in the existence of …
Yeshua [Jesus] challenges us to see the opportunities right in front of us. We need to see what God IS …
God sent Jesus. Jesus is His plan. There is danger in missing all of this. We need to slow down …
Jesus challenges us. It had been a long day. It was beginning to get late. His disciples came to him …
Death has no power over us. It has been swallowed up whole by the triumphant resurrection of our Master Jesus. …
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer …
Jesus challenges us to make sure our words are clear and genuine. They should reflect all of His love. Embellishing …
Our Father would rather do it right than do it quick! He is in the “doing it right” business. Now, …
The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving them an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or …
Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on. There are many difficulties. Jesus told us there would …
The Master comes to me and whispers to me not to despair. He is present with me. He is here. …
There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …
John the Baptist was an amazing man of God. His words gave strength to people. His words put heart in …
They had waited. It wasn’t easy but they honored the Sabbath. So much had happened and they were so distraught. …
We live in a world where we must respond to others and take orders. We have bosses, police, parents, teachers …
All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …
My life starts with my heart. That is the center of everything. Nothing else matters so I need to be …
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. As a follower …
Jesus is very direct about how religious leaders are focused on justifying what they teach to match their way of …
Jesus challenges us to stop acting. And, He is serious. He means it. Jesus can’t stand hypocrisy. How many times …
Some thoughts on God’s faithfulness. When has God had enough and given up? When does God draw the line in the …
Yeshua [Jesus], the Son of God, is the Messiah. God sent him to live among us, die for our missing …
Sometimes we keep a list of other people’s wrongs. We can recite it chapter and verse. It can actually be …
I am thinking this part of the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7) has been ripped out of most Evangelical and Protestant …
The Bible states emphatically that believers are free in the Messiah Jesus: “It is for freedom that the Messiah has …
Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected into an …
What excuse do I find to sing a song to God? I don’t need one. Everything is a reason to …
This is a special message for our current toxic political and religious environment. Jesus has something to say about all …
Yeshua [Jesus] is clear that I will be more than happy if I am meek and gentle. I will in …