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

Category Archives: God is God

“I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end.” ~Jesus

June 28, 2022

Jesus, the Messiah, and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He wipes away my …

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“Rejoice, favored one; the Master is with you!” ~Angel Gabriel

June 23, 2022

Mary did not know it yet, but she needed encouragement. God has a wonderful way of building us up before …

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“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen.” ~Apostle Paul

June 18, 2022

Jesus is my Master. Jesus is the Word of God. Jesus has always been with God. Jesus is the Son …

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“Whoever does the will of God abides forever.” ~Apostle John

June 15, 2022

It is hard to remember some days that this life is noticeably short. Then other days it comes home to …

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“When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives.” ~Apostle Paul

June 12, 2022

Jesus is first in my life. Jesus is preeminent. Jesus comes before anything else. Let it be so! The word preeminence is …

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“This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!” ~God

June 11, 2022

I believe that Jesus, God’s anointed King (aka Messiah) is God’s Holy Son. Jesus is God’s Son in that He …

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“For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things.” ~Apostle Paul

June 7, 2022

I am a case study in what God can do. I had turned my back on Jesus. I had rebellious …

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Can human beings stand against God’s will?

June 6, 2022

I think most of us struggle with the “will of God”. God is God. What God wants is going to …

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Is there good news for the wicked God-haters and God-deniers?

June 1, 2022

There are ungodly and unrighteous people. They are evil. They have rejected God and His Son Jesus, the anointed King …

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“You are in the Messiah Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” ~Apostle Paul

May 31, 2022

Why this is important: I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about …

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“I am the truth” ~Jesus

May 24, 2022

Consider this: Truth is not what makes people feel good. Jesus knows this. Jesus knows truth because He knows the Father …

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“But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life.” ~Apostle Paul

May 22, 2022

We have lost this incredibly important concept of Jesus as Master and we as His slaves. We have a man-centered …

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“The pearl of justice is found in the heart of mercy.” ~St Catherine of Siena

May 11, 2022

Why this is important: Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …

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Do we believe Jesus is in charge (the Master) and act on it?

May 3, 2022

Why this is important: God had an old plan before the new one. It was the plan based on following …

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What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin?

May 1, 2022

Why this is important: What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, …

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Can we out dream God?

April 30, 2022

Can we out dream God? I can’t even come close to out-dreaming God. My mind can’t imagine what He can. …

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How does wisdom start?

April 28, 2022

I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. This verse teaches that the fear of God is …

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“To do so no more is the truest repentance.” ~Martin Luther

April 23, 2022

  To do so no more is the truest repentance. ~Martin Luther It is so very easy to fall into …

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“The Son gives life to whom he will.” ~Jesus

April 19, 2022

Jesus makes it clear he has authority, even to give life. King Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to understand this. It is …

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“You are the Messiah [Christ], the Son of the living God.” ~Apostle Peter

April 17, 2022

Why this is important: The Apostle Peter rightly declares the Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one from God. Anointed …

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“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus

April 12, 2022

Why this is important: Jesus is completely obedient to the will of His Father. 24/7 it is all about what …

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“You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” ~John the baptizer

April 9, 2022

Jesus challenges us to radically change our way of thinking. Repentance (the original Greek means radically changing our thinking and acting differently) …

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“The only significance of life consists in helping to establish the kingdom of God.” ~Count Leo Tolstoy

April 6, 2022

Why it matters: What is Jesus’ favorite thing to talk about? Knowing he would be present with the disciples for …

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“If you board the train of unbelief, you will have to take it all the way to its destination.” ~Anonymous Pastor

April 1, 2022

Let’s think about the account told by Jesus of a very rich man who lived a life of extreme luxury. …

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“I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” ~God

March 29, 2022

I see it! I lean in. God holds His hand out to me. My name is carved into the palm of …

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How will we defend ourselves before God?

March 28, 2022

Has the problem of missing God’s goal for our life been solved for good? Yes, it has. Our Messiah and …

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Is God the same today as He was yesterday?

March 26, 2022

God is not over the hill. God is not past His prime. He is God. He is great. He is good. …

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“In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.” ~Apostle Paul

March 18, 2022

God has a plan. Stop and think about that. God has a plan. That is stunning but what may feel …

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“Do you want to be healed?” ~Jesus

March 16, 2022

  Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed …

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What is disobedience all about? What are the consequences?

March 9, 2022

For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not …

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How does God work it all out?

March 7, 2022

But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all. Nor …

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Who is reigning now in the kingdom of God?

March 5, 2022

And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death …

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When will the kingdom of God come?

March 4, 2022

Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is …

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“By what authority are you doing these things, or who gave you this authority to do them?” ~Religious elites

March 3, 2022

Jesus is clear. Jesus doesn’t have to answer questions. That is shocking to me. I deserve to have my questions …

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What is the source of understanding? Does understanding belong to God?

March 1, 2022

We serve an amazing God. We seek understanding and find it in God. With him is wisdom. But not just …

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Was humanity created perfect?

February 25, 2022

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness. They will rule the fish of …

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Is Jesus really in charge of our lives?

February 11, 2022

I am compelled, by Jesus our Master, to drop everything that takes me away from talking and writing about the …

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Where is Jesus now?

February 2, 2022

In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the …

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“The greatest story ever told that’s hardly ever told — God.” ~Dare 2 Share

January 31, 2022

Here it is. The Good News (Gospel) in four minutes. Life is ours. Here is a transcript of the video. …

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“In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.” ~Author of Hebrews

January 26, 2022

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who …

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“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me.” ~Jesus

January 20, 2022

  And then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Messiah’; or, ‘Behold, He is there’; do not believe him; for false …

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“Surely the Master God does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets.” ~Amos

December 31, 2021

  For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, …

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“With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” ~King David

December 30, 2021

God says a lot. He has given us lots to think about. God’s wisdom is the key to our life, every …

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Why do we say that “God is God”?

December 26, 2021

  Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale. I swear I’ll never treat god-names like …

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“God has made everything beautiful in its time.” ~King Solomon

December 21, 2021

It is all good. God has His plan. God is going to do it. I need to listen, talk with Him …

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Do you remember this child’s game?

December 20, 2021

  Maybe I am getting too old. I remember playing this game. It taught me a lot. There is a …

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“Tell us by what authority You are doing these things, or who is the one who gave You this authority?” ~Religious elites to Jesus

December 18, 2021

Jesus does lots of things. And so, there come questions about all of this. The religious elites want to know. …

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Does anyone have the foggiest idea what sort of power we blithely invoke while in the hands of God?

December 12, 2021

Annie Dillard has one of the best quotes about church. She is an unbeliever as best I can tell. She …

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What did Jesus know was going to happen?

December 11, 2021

Jesus came to Bethany the day before Palm Sunday. This actually starts our most holy week! In the Orthodox church, …

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“Whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected.” ~Apostle John

December 10, 2021

Jesus knows us. Jesus knows us to our core. We can try to evade the truth, but Jesus knows the …

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“Nothing is too hard for you.” ~Jeremiah

December 7, 2021

God is charge — always. All the time. This is true but not always easy to remember and act on. …

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“God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Master [Lord] and Messiah” ~Apostle Peter

December 4, 2021

Jesus is in charge. God has put Him in charge. He is Master [Lord]. He reigns as the head of …

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“Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” ~Jesus

December 4, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus continues His manifesto. I have a lot to learn here. Jesus is being clear, as …

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“Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.” ~Jesus

December 3, 2021

God the Father and Jesus the Son are the same. Dishonor one and you dishonor the other. Jesus said this …

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“Why do you break God’s commandment because of your tradition?” ~Jesus

December 2, 2021

Not only has God healed my heart, but He has also set it free. That freedom leads me to run …

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“Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?” ~Zophar the Naamathite

December 1, 2021

If you think about it, the list of things we cannot do is rather long. Whipping out our credit card …

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“What have you done?” ~Pilate

November 30, 2021

Breaking news! Jesus oversees God’s Kingdom. It is not what we think! Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation …

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“Yahweh [the LORD] himself, is an everlasting rock!” ~Isaiah

November 27, 2021

A working definition of doubt is “to lack confidence, to consider unlikely.” The very first expression of doubt in the …

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How aligned is Jesus with God and His desires?

November 27, 2021

Jesus is perfectly aligned with God. He knows He cannot do anything without God. Jesus is determined to follow God’s …

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“My kingdom is not of this world.” ~Jesus

November 26, 2021

God’s plan was moving along on schedule. Jesus had been arrested and was now on trial. It was a little …

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Are we astonished or afraid?

November 22, 2021

Am I astonished or afraid? Those who simply follow get afraid. Perhaps they were more curious than committed. Jesus wants …

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Where should we look for Jesus?

November 16, 2021

Jesus is Alive They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, …

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Should we be surprised by any of this?

November 14, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus tells us everything we need to know. We know God’s plan. We know what God wants. …

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Are we looking for Jesus in all the wrong places?

November 11, 2021

Here is a lesson in worry from our Master Jesus. Jesus wasn’t worried. He wasn’t anxious. He was just doing what …

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“God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind.” ~Balaam

November 8, 2021

God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind. …

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“For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” ~Jesus

November 7, 2021

You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to …

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“God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” ~Apostle John

November 4, 2021

John saw the glorification of Jesus with his own eyes. Imagine that. John was there for the transfiguration. John saw …

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“The Lord [Yahweh] loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers.” ~Moses

November 1, 2021

God is God. That is all there is to it. We can count on it, day by day. God is …

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“We don’t want a riot on our hands,” ~Religious elites

October 31, 2021

Why this is important: The religious leaders and elites of Jesus day were afraid of a riot. Now that is …

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“Through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.” ~Author of Hebrews

October 30, 2021

Am I in a war? Is this a battle? Yes, it is. Jesus knows it is true. I must take …

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Can we hide from God?

October 27, 2021

I am an open book to our heavenly Father. He knows everything I am going to say before I even …

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Is Jesus in charge of my life today?

October 23, 2021

Jesus asks me lots of questions. This one gets to the core of the issue. Who is Jesus? Is Jesus …

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Can we count on what God says to us?

October 17, 2021

Is God two-faced? Is God fickle? God is not fickle. No way at all. There is nothing in Him that is …

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Can God keep you on your feet, standing tall in his bright presence, fresh and celebrating?

October 16, 2021

Jesus can keep me on my feet. I will never fall when I am in Him. I will stand tall …

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Are we trying to keep God a secret?

October 15, 2021

How often do I act like God is a secret? Unfortunately, more than I want to admit. I take credit …

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Is God all knowing?

October 12, 2021

Is God all knowing? Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; …

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“You serpents, you brood of vipers, how will you escape the sentence of hell?” ~Jesus

October 10, 2021

  The reality of hell should affect the way people live. — The importance of making the right choice. Yes, hell is …

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Was the glory of Jesus revealed through his miracles?

October 9, 2021

The miracle of turning water into wine did something for His disciples. It revealed His glory and gave them a …

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Who is God?

October 4, 2021

  Who are we to question God? The answer is we are in no position to question Him. God is God. …

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Does Jesus know everything?

October 3, 2021

Jesus knows everything. There is no reason to pretend otherwise. He knew the “Woman at the Well” had been married …

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“What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?” ~The Disciples

September 21, 2021

Jesus calms the storm. Jesus did not cause the storm to arise. The storm was not His doing at all. …

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Is God Glorious? Is God Infinitely Beautiful and Great?

September 20, 2021

John Piper defines God’s glory like this: “The glory of God is the infinite beauty and greatness of God’s manifold …

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Is Jesus the Messiah a servant? Is He the “suffering servant”?

September 19, 2021

The greatest of all Messianic prophecies in the Tanakh (the Hebrew Scriptures / the Old Testament) concerning the advent of …

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Do we know who Jesus is? Will we tell others?

September 19, 2021

Jesus challenges us to know who He is. He is clear. He is straightforward. He is the Messiah. The woman …

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Is Jesus the Messiah’s divinity expressed in His being our Lord [Master]?

September 16, 2021

Master [Lord] is a common divine title in the Greek OT and is instinctively transferred to Jesus the Messiah in …

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Why do we need to be on guard against all clever facsimiles? Is Jesus the real thing?

September 15, 2021

Not everything is the real thing. There is the real GOD and there are clever facsimiles. It may, in fact, …

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Why was Jesus the Messiah’s birth in Bethlehem?

September 14, 2021

Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem when his parents, Mary and Joseph, lived in Nazareth? The primary reason the birth …

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Are we in a battle with the devil, the evil one?

September 14, 2021

Why this is important: We live in a world where we think we can get the answer to anything automatically. …

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Is God Warning those who deny Jesus the Messiah?

September 13, 2021

God is warning us all. It is a dangerous proposition to deny Jesus. Defiance is an extremely dangerous attitude. Atheists …

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“It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.” ~Samaritans

September 10, 2021

Jesus knows us. He knows us inside and out. Nothing is hidden from Him. God is light and in Him …

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“I am the door” ~Jesus

September 9, 2021

Jesus used the same phrase “I AM” in seven declarations about Himself. In all seven, He combines I AM with …

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Do we start with enthusiasm? Does the enthusiasm go very deep? What happens when we are tested?

September 6, 2021

Jesus challenges us to understand that perseverance is more important than passion and enthusiasm alone. God’s goal for us is …

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Are we ready to take God seriously?

September 6, 2021

God’s plan for us is plain, clear and simple. God challenges us to love, do justice, be kind and be …

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Can we hold back the flood of fear?

September 4, 2021

Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood. Fear can be …

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Should serious doctrinal errors be tolerated?

September 2, 2021

In our age of “tolerance,” and “wokeness” moral relativism is touted as the supreme virtue. Every philosophy, idea, and faith …

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Is there a connection between what God does and what we do?

September 2, 2021

God wants us to act on what He is talking with us about. Jesus gets that. Jesus knows what the Father …

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Did you lock the doors?

September 1, 2021

Did you lock the doors? That was the compelling question the morning Jesus rose from the dead in an incorruptible …

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Does Jesus want us to take a break and get a little rest?

August 31, 2021

Why this is important: There have been way too many times I have ignored getting some rest. I worked too …

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What should we make of Isaiah’s prophecy about the virgin birth of Jesus?

August 30, 2021

Is God with us? Yes!! Jesus was born to the virgin Mary. He lived among us as God’s son. He was …

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Are we praying like a hypocrite? Jesus wants to know.

August 29, 2021

Prayer essential in our relationship with God. One of the pillars in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) is …

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