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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 Good

“Exalt Yahweh with me, and let’s exalt His name together.” ~King David

May 29, 2023

King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …

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Should we focus our thankfulness to God on others?

May 27, 2023

We should be thankful because God is worthy of our thanksgiving. It is only right to credit Him for “every …

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“BUT NOW … there are no more wonderful words in the whole of Scripture than just these two words, ‘But now.’ ” ~Martin Lloyd-Jones

May 23, 2023

“BUT NOW.” Martin Lloyd-Jones, the great British preacher and expositor of Romans, once said that “there are no more wonderful …

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“Only be careful about yourself and watch over your soul diligently.” ~Moses

May 20, 2023

God is speaking. And He suggests that I be careful. I think I should pay attention to this. Israel didn’t, …

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Are we counting our problems or our blessings?

May 18, 2023

Of course, we have problems. Are we counting our problems or our blessings? For what are we praying? Are we …

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“He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in the Messiah Jesus before time began.” ~Apostle Paul

May 1, 2023

  Some days things look bleak. Everything is out of synch. Nothing seems right at all. What I expect isn’t …

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What is a peace offering?

April 26, 2023

Jesus is perfect. There is no blemish in him at all. Jesus brought us peace with God. His sacrifice for …

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“Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.” ~Jesus

April 26, 2023

We serve an amazing God. We need to celebrate everything He does for us. Celebrate Him doesn’t quite seem to …

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“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” ~Jesus

April 25, 2023

  Why this is important: Jesus challenges us to change our minds (repent) about how we can get to God. …

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“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” ~Apostle John

April 20, 2023

When we think of leaders, how often do we think of love and truth? That should become our normal criteria. …

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“If you are not generous with a meager income, you will never be generous with abundance.” ~Harold Nye

April 16, 2023

Why do we have money? Does God give us money to increase our standard of living? If you are not …

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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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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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“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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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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“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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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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“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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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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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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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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“Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so, Yahweh, the God of hosts, will be with you.” ~Amos

February 20, 2023

Jesus challenges us to live like our faith means something. Our faith must be lived out in love. We must have a …

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“It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that the Messiah Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.” ~Apostle Paul

February 11, 2023

Now here is some good news. God formed us. Sin deformed us. Jesus transforms us. It is a trustworthy statement, …

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Is salvation all God’s doing?

February 9, 2023

We are all saved by grace. It is a gift. We have done nothing to deserve it. In Greek, grace …

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“He who believes in the Son has eternal life.” ~Jesus

February 8, 2023

I know the end of the story. I know that Jesus is the anointed one of God and is in …

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“We have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul

January 27, 2023

What gets us into the game and off the bench? It is faith in Jesus the Master, our Messiah. Faith …

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“Know for certain that God has made him both Master and the Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” ~Peter

January 25, 2023

It is clear. There is no room for doubt. We must accept the facts. Jesus is Master. Jesus died, was …

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Dangerous People in Our Churches!

January 24, 2023

I have decided not to publish the video I had intended to this morning. The powerful video was created by Lion …

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“For I will be merciful to their iniquities, And I will remember their sins no more.” ~God

January 24, 2023

Under the New Covenant (or New Agreement / Testament), we are given the opportunity to receive salvation as a gift. …

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Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, Yahweh (O Lord!)” ~King David

January 21, 2023

Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to change our minds (repent). Do we need more, or do we have more than …

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“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” ~Apostle Paul

January 18, 2023

No problem ahead of you is more powerful than the God behind you. God is great. God is mighty. God …

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“All things are possible for one who believes.” ~Jesus

January 18, 2023

What a mighty lesson of faith this story teaches us. Jesus is clear with us. We want to believe but …

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“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Messiah [Christ] has been born of God.” ~Apostle John

January 17, 2023

Why this is important: Here is a great promise. It is to everyone. No exceptions. And …. it is a …

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“The steadfast love of Yahweh never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” ~Jeremiah

January 15, 2023

I am sticking with God!! I could trust myself, my friends, my family. Nothing wrong with that. Friends and family …

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“The heavenly Father [will] give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” ~Jesus

January 15, 2023

When we talk with God, Jesus the Messiah challenges us to be direct. God already knows what we need. God …

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Are we growing grace today? Is our knowledge of Jesus growing?

January 14, 2023

What a gift it is to know our Master Jesus. It isn’t anything I have earned. Our Father just loves …

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“Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” ~Jesus

January 6, 2023

Jesus, the Messiah and God’s Son can do anything he wants. Jesus has been giving all power and authority from …

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“Jesus is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.” ~Author of Hebrews

January 2, 2023

Jesus, the Messiah, has ushered in a whole new agreement and plan (covenant). It is his gift to us through …

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Will God give us a new heart and Spirit?

December 28, 2022

Now here is good news. God can’t see our old heart. God can’t see that we are dirty and need …

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Are we claiming the gift of God? Are we fanning the flame?

December 27, 2022

Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …

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“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” ~An Angel

December 25, 2022

  When it was time to give birth to Jesus, no one had room for Him. So, Mary did what …

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“And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” ~Jesus

December 21, 2022

May I be bold in what I ask for. And he said to them, “Which of you who has a …

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What does knowledge of Jesus lead to?

November 27, 2022

It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …

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“There Was Jesus” ~Zach Williams

November 18, 2022

What a great song by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton. Take a few minutes now and worship Jesus. There Was …

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How do we find God’s wisdom?

November 17, 2022

Why this is important: We don’t find God’s wisdom in the popular philosophies that are floating around. This is not …

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“Do not move an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless,  for their Redeemer [Advocate] is strong; he will plead their cause against you.” ~King Solomon

November 14, 2022

Why this is important: God cares for the poor, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the sick, those in jail; …

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“While we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son.” ~Apostle Paul

November 10, 2022

Who does not want to work for someone where there is a complete benefits package? We all do of course. …

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“Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Master.” ~Apostle Paul

November 6, 2022

Jesus wants me to glad, joyful and happy. Jesus paid the price for my missing God’s goal (aka sin). I …

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What does the perfect sacrifice look like?

November 4, 2022

This is in fact stunning. How can I characterize His sacrifice? It was perfect. There was nothing lacking in it …

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“I know nothing, except what everyone knows — if there when Grace dances, I should dance.” ~W. H. Auden

November 3, 2022

The big deal: God has done some amazing things in my life. But, He says to me, “Are you good …

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Will others hear us when we proclaim the good news of Jesus?

November 2, 2022

Jesus is very clear. If someone listens to me, they are listening to Jesus. Jesus grants us His authority. His words …

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“Our Master’s patience gives people time to be saved” ~Apostle Peter

October 29, 2022

God is patient with sinners. Jesus perfectly models that for me. Jesus is my example. Jesus shows me the way. …

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Does God’s love ever fail?

October 28, 2022

Some people hear the message in their mind. “I am a failure”.  Hearing it doesn’t make it true. We don’t want to go there. …

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

October 22, 2022

We love to eat fruit. We love fruit and juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May we relish …

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Does love originate with the Holy Spirit?

October 16, 2022

Where does love come from? What is the origin of love? Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s …

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Will we throw it all away now?

October 13, 2022

We should remember the early days when we first came to Jesus, the Messiah, and saw the truth. Those were …

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Why does God want to take on our problems? Why worry?

October 10, 2022

Worrying always results in missing God’s goal. Fear paralyzes and keeps us from acting on what God has planned for …

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Are good works the purpose of the new creation?

October 4, 2022

Goodness is virtue and holiness in action. It results in a life characterized by deeds motivated by righteousness and a …

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“I have compassion on the crowd.” ~Jesus

September 29, 2022

Jesus gets moved by our condition. Something simple, like being hungry, breaks his heart. Jesus knows they have sacrificed for …

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Does God know how difficult this is?

September 24, 2022

Hope is a big deal. Faith is essential. These are important foundations in the Kingdom of God. With King David, …

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Are we ready to forfeit our soul?

September 23, 2022

Jesus is ushering in the Kingdom (reign) of God. In the Kingdom, things are different. The Kingdom is all about …

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“Whether we are at home on earth or away from home and with Him, it is our constant ambition to be pleasing to Him.” ~Apostle Paul

September 18, 2022

My hope is in Jesus. That is the main thing about the main thing. Is your hope in Jesus?  If not, …

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“Let those who delight in my righteousness shout for joy and be glad and say evermore, “Great is Yahweh, who delights in the welfare of his servant!” ~King David

September 16, 2022

I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …

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“Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!” ~King David

September 15, 2022

God’s love never fails. It just does not stop. We see Him some days through our own eyes, and we …

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“Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” ~King David

September 13, 2022

God has a goal for us. God wants us to spend time with him. God wants us to keep company …

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Does sanctification come by the Holy Spirit?

August 21, 2022

To be sanctified means that God has been at work in our lives. Under the Old Testament Law, the blood …

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Is the Holy Spirit promised by Jesus the Messiah to all who believe?

August 14, 2022

Jesus promises the stunning power of the Holy Spirit to all who believe in Him. They will be immersed [baptized] …

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Let us be a blessing. Say a good word to someone now. Make someone’s day.

August 11, 2022

We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of …

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Will we choose the God of love or the God of judgement?

August 1, 2022

God loves us. That is so very powerful. This passage is the most popular in the Bible. And with good …

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“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” ~An Angel

July 3, 2022

Jesus the anointed King and Messiah’s ministry of forgiveness was foretold. God has a plan. God executes it in His …

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“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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“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” ~Apostle James

June 27, 2022

God challenges us to see what He is doing. It is a choice. If I look around, I can see …

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“Give me such love for God and men, as will blot out all hatred and bitterness.” ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer

June 14, 2022

Our heavenly Father is magnificent. There are no boundaries to His greatness. I stand in awe of His great power. …

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“Be rejoicing in the Lord always. Again I’ll say, be rejoicing.” ~Apostle Paul

June 2, 2022

Our God is in an amazing mood. We must celebrate that all day long, every single day. Jesus, the Messiah, …

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“It is for freedom that the Messiah has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” ~Apostle Paul

May 26, 2022

Why this is important: This spirit of slavery was rampant within the Jewish culture when Jesus came to earth. He …

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

May 19, 2022

In some circles, the end game is to be saved. Now that is important, but it is not the end …

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“Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” ~Angel of God

May 15, 2022

Why this is important: The disciples of Jesus are to rejoice in the salvation brought about by the Messiah’s faithful …

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“These words are trustworthy and true.” ~Jesus

May 6, 2022

Why this is important: King Jesus, the Messiah, has already won the victory. He is seated on the throne. It is …

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“Then what becomes of our boasting?” ~Apostle Paul

April 24, 2022

Being “religious” carries some weight with God, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, not a bit. Not even a little. Being Jewish or …

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“The way to be saved is not to delay, but to come and take.” ~Dwight Lyman (D.L.) Moody

April 22, 2022

Are we seeing the parade of God’s salvation and deliverance? Seriously. Can we see it? Can we see King Jesus, the Messiah, out …

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“Cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” ~Jesus

April 21, 2022

One of the themes I hear about almost everywhere I turn is about how good God is and what a …

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“For this is the will of my Father …” ~Jesus

April 20, 2022

I love bread. I love all kinds of breads. I love bread with butter. I love bread with oil. OK, …

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“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.” ~Apostle Paul

April 15, 2022

The main thing: I don’t deserve God’s grace. In fact, that is what it means. It is a gift to …

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“Having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.” ~Apostle Paul

April 8, 2022

Will I throw up my hands and walk off the job? No way. I have to be clear about that. …

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Does Jesus know what we lack in our lives?

April 5, 2022

  And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, …

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“Watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.” ~Apostle Paul

April 2, 2022

They are smooth. They are slick. They flatter me. What’s the problem? I need to be discerning. There are those who …

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“For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing.” ~Jesus

March 27, 2022

As mothers and fathers, we understand the love that we have for our children. Magnify that by a factor of …

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What is the parable of the loving Father?

March 20, 2022

But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, …

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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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“How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?” ~King David

March 6, 2022

Why this is important: King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. …

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Do we first learn of the good news in the Old Testament?

February 21, 2022

The Spirit of Yahweh is upon me, Because Yahweh has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He …

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“In him we have obtained an inheritance.” ~Apostle Paul

February 5, 2022

  In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all …

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“Celebrate [Rejoice] in the Master [Lord] always; again, I will say, celebrate [rejoice].” ~Apostle Paul

February 1, 2022

  Celebrate [Rejoice] in the Master [Lord] always; again, I will say, celebrate [rejoice].[1] Philippians 4:4 Now here is some …

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“The testimony of Yahweh [the Lord] is sure, making wise the simple.” ~King David

January 21, 2022

I need to get this in my heart and soul. God has his plan together for me. Now that is …

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Are we praying the “Jesus Way”?

December 27, 2021

Jesus said to pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy.“ ~Jesus Matthew 6:9 I …

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