Does God know how difficult this is?
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?
Jesus is ushering in the Kingdom (reign) of God. In the Kingdom, things are different. The Kingdom is all about …
“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
My hope is in Jesus. That is the main thing about the main thing. Is your hope in Jesus? If not, …
“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
I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …
“Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!” ~King David
God’s love never fails. It just does not stop. We see Him some days through our own eyes, and we …
“Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” ~King David
God has a goal for us. God wants us to spend time with him. God wants us to keep company …
Does sanctification come by the Holy Spirit?
To be sanctified means that God has been at work in our lives. Under the Old Testament Law, the blood …
Is the Holy Spirit promised by Jesus the Messiah to all who believe?
Jesus promises the stunning power of the Holy Spirit to all who believe in Him. They will be immersed [baptized] …
Let us be a blessing. Say a good word to someone now. Make someone’s day.
We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of …
Will we choose the God of love or the God of judgement?
God loves us. That is so very powerful. This passage is the most popular in the Bible. And with good …
“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” ~An Angel
Jesus the anointed King and Messiah’s ministry of forgiveness was foretold. God has a plan. God executes it in His …
“I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end.” ~Jesus
Jesus, the Messiah, and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He wipes away my …
“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
God challenges us to see what He is doing. It is a choice. If I look around, I can see …
“Give me such love for God and men, as will blot out all hatred and bitterness.” ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Our heavenly Father is magnificent. There are no boundaries to His greatness. I stand in awe of His great power. …
“Be rejoicing in the Lord always. Again I’ll say, be rejoicing.” ~Apostle Paul
Our God is in an amazing mood. We must celebrate that all day long, every single day. Jesus, the Messiah, …
“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
Why this is important: This spirit of slavery was rampant within the Jewish culture when Jesus came to earth. He …
“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
In some circles, the end game is to be saved. Now that is important, but it is not the end …
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” ~Angel of God
Why this is important: The disciples of Jesus are to rejoice in the salvation brought about by the Messiah’s faithful …
“These words are trustworthy and true.” ~Jesus
Why this is important: King Jesus, the Messiah, has already won the victory. He is seated on the throne. It is …
“Then what becomes of our boasting?” ~Apostle Paul
Being “religious” carries some weight with God, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, not a bit. Not even a little. Being Jewish or …
“The way to be saved is not to delay, but to come and take.” ~Dwight Lyman (D.L.) Moody
Are we seeing the parade of God’s salvation and deliverance? Seriously. Can we see it? Can we see King Jesus, the Messiah, out …
“Cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” ~Jesus
One of the themes I hear about almost everywhere I turn is about how good God is and what a …
“For this is the will of my Father …” ~Jesus
I love bread. I love all kinds of breads. I love bread with butter. I love bread with oil. OK, …
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.” ~Apostle Paul
The main thing: I don’t deserve God’s grace. In fact, that is what it means. It is a gift to …
“Having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.” ~Apostle Paul
Will I throw up my hands and walk off the job? No way. I have to be clear about that. …
Does Jesus know what we lack in our lives?
And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, …
“Watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.” ~Apostle Paul
They are smooth. They are slick. They flatter me. What’s the problem? I need to be discerning. There are those who …
“For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing.” ~Jesus
As mothers and fathers, we understand the love that we have for our children. Magnify that by a factor of …
What is the parable of the loving Father?
But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, …
“Do you want to be healed?” ~Jesus
Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed …
“How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?” ~King David
Why this is important: King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. …
Do we first learn of the good news in the Old Testament?
The Spirit of Yahweh is upon me, Because Yahweh has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He …
“In him we have obtained an inheritance.” ~Apostle Paul
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all …
“Celebrate [Rejoice] in the Master [Lord] always; again, I will say, celebrate [rejoice].” ~Apostle Paul
Celebrate [Rejoice] in the Master [Lord] always; again, I will say, celebrate [rejoice].[1] Philippians 4:4 Now here is some …
“The testimony of Yahweh [the Lord] is sure, making wise the simple.” ~King David
I need to get this in my heart and soul. God has his plan together for me. Now that is …
Are we praying the “Jesus Way”?
Jesus said to pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy.“ ~Jesus Matthew 6:9 I …
“This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.” ~God’s Angel
The sheepherders were minding their own business. Just doing what they do after a long day of work. They were …
Will we listen to Jesus or not?
Let us go to Judea again.” The disciples said to Him, “…are You going there again? John 11:7-8 Great insight …
“God has made everything beautiful in its time.” ~King Solomon
It is all good. God has His plan. God is going to do it. I need to listen, talk with Him …
“My word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please.” ~God to Isaiah
Why it matters: God promises that because he loves me, He will always rescue me. God promises he will protect me. …
Will we see Jesus?
The Greeks want to see Jesus. They go to some effort to make it happen. The disciples help. It …
Will we stand with Jesus or the religious elites?
Again, he entered the synagogue, and a man was there with a withered hand. And they watched Jesus, to see …
“Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?” ~Zophar the Naamathite
If you think about it, the list of things we cannot do is rather long. Whipping out our credit card …
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” ~King Solomon
Fighting too much? Arguing too often? What can I do? God calls us to love. God’s main goal for …
Do Angels convey and fulfil God’s instructions?
Angels are created beings; their knowledge is limited. This means they do not know all things as God does. They …
“Don’t fear, little flock; for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.” ~Jesus
The literal translation Luke 12:32 is “Don’t fear, little flock; for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.” …
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” ~Apostle Peter
I need to be content with who I am in God’s family. I should not put on any airs and …
Jesus challenges us to shift from thanksgiving to Thanks-Living.
I love Thanksgiving. I think it may be my favorite holiday. It is nice that everybody stops to at least …
Has God abandoned us?
David has just spent 20 verses talking about how he feels abandoned by God. Seriously, he goes on and on about …
Is God Himself kind to ungrateful and evil men?
Sometimes I am so very tempted to get upset with the “ungrateful”. OK, truth be told, I do get upset. …
“Your steadfast love, Yahweh [O Lord], extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” ~King David
God has nothing but love in mind for us. It is exquisite. God’s love for us is amazing. God is …
“Do not be anxious!” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to not worry. God is God, in complete control and in a good mood. God will take care …
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save.” ~Zephaniah
Jesus challenges us to focus on what God is doing today, right now. That is all that Jesus did. He …
“God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind.” ~Balaam
God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind. …
“A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.” ~King Solomon
A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. English Standard …
“For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” ~Jesus
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to …
Why did Jesus create a freak out of the first order of magnitude?
And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them. But when the chief …
Jesus was on a roll!
Jesus was on a roll. A mighty move of God with healing everywhere. So, He left the region of Tyre, …
“May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.” ~King David
I have enemies. You have enemies. When we follow Jesus, that is reality. When we speak out for Him, we …
“Know therefore that the Master your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments.” ~Moses
I live in a hostile world. I call to God. To my heavenly Father I cry out. God hears me. God answers …
“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” ~King David
God has started something in us. It is an amazing work. We serve a God who loves us and has …
“Be anxious for nothing.” ~Apostle Paul
We all need rest. It is essential. I am anxious about so many things. Anxiety is insidious. There is no …
“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” ~Jesus
We know we all do it. We “pretend” nothing is wrong. We pretend we are something we are not. We …
Does teaching false doctrine lead to severe punishment?
“Make love, not war!” may have been a popular slogan, but it is not always feasible. Doctors must make war …
Why worry? Why are we so anxious about the least little things?
The list of things I can worry about is long. Give me a whole day and it grows enormously. My …
Is Jesus sticking up for us?
What does Jesus’ love look like? Jesus is in there sticking up for me. When I am accused of something, …
How did God speak to us?
Here is an amazing thing about our heavenly Father. He spoke to us directly through His Son Jesus. Just reading …
Where do we start in describing God?
Who is God? How do I describe Him to others? Where would I start? Here is a good place to …
Can we round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit?
What is it that challenges bring to me? What does all the trouble mean? I get to shout praise. Trouble …
Are we continually filled with joy?
Joy is experienced naturally in many circumstances of our life in Jesus and most importantly in relationships we have with …
What is chasing us?
There is good news. I live in that world through our Master Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus has paid the price …
How do we know Jesus is God’s son?
What an amazing day this was. Jesus goes to be baptized by his cousin, John the Baptist. His Father, God, …
Does Jesus smile? Is Jesus happy? How does Jesus express His joy?
I saw Jesus. Of course, it was not the Jesus I was expecting. He was delivering the “Jesus Manifesto” (aka …
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” ~Apostle Paul
God made plans for us that gave Him pleasure in putting together. It was not an inconvenience to Him in …
Is a good life like a fruit bearing tree?
Why it is important: When we live the life, God has intended for us, it is like a tree that …
When would Jesus’ hour come?
Is Jesus slow? No, not all. God has made certain promises to us. Some days we say, “OK God, when?” …
Is it clear to all we meet that we are on their side?
The main idea: Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you are on their side, …
“These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: God doesn’t hold anything back from us. God gives us the full report about what life …
Are we filled with joy and the Holy Spirit?
In Acts we learn that “And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13:52 …
Are we planning for the worst? What does Jesus think about that?
Why this is important: We often worry about what might happen. Conventional wisdom says “plan for the worst”. And so …
Can we hold back the flood of fear?
Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood. Fear can be …
Why aren’t we at peace?
Why this is important: There are times I am clearly not at peace. I am not at peace with myself …
Does God Have a Sense of Humor?
Does God have a sense of humor? God is good and in a good mood. This has always been true. …
Do good people last? Can they be moved?
Jesus came to give us an abundant life. And true to God’s word, we have it in Jesus. God is …
Is there anything that can’t be forgiven?
Why this is important: Jesus is in the forgiveness business. That is the truth. When Jesus says it we can …
Can we handle the truth about Jesus and the power of His resurrection?
The main thing: Jesus died for me and on the third day after He was buried Jesus was raised from …
Has our scientific power outrun our spiritual power?
Technology will not save us. Technology is not the answer to our problems. Science has failed to deliver us to …
Is Jesus making everything new?
Why this is important: Jesus, the Messiah and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He …
Are we so preoccupied with getting that we can’t respond to God’s giving?
God is in an amazing mood. He has so much He wants to give us. Are we ready? Jesus challenges …
How do we uninstall gossip?
Why this is important: Jesus decides to return to His hometown. When He got there, some men carried a paraplegic …
How important is it for people to see God’s salvation, Jesus the Messiah, before they see death?
Why this is important: When God makes a promise, He is true to His word. His Spirit gives power to …
Is God angry I came back home?
There is good news, for all of us. Jesus has a heart for the lost and those who have missed …
Do we know who holds the future?
I don’t know the future. I don’t know what the future holds. I do know who holds it. Thank you …
Do we see how much God cares?
The big deal: We need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. We don’t need …
How much mercy and compassion do we need from Jesus?
‘Mercy’ is compassion for people in need. We can distinguish it from ‘grace’. The Greek noun eleos (mercy) … always …
What does God want us to know about how He works?
God wants us to understand how He takes care of us. Jesus said “Do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall …
Can fear turn into faith? Is there fear in love?
I have many things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to iron those …
What does it take to be happy?
Jesus didn’t call me to be a Christian. He called me to be His disciple. Jesus is my Master. I …
Can we experience the joy of our Master Jesus today?
Why this is important: Experience the joy of our Master [the Lord] today. There is nothing like it. The joy …
What do we know about atonement?
What we know: The dictionary definition of atonement is satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury or making amends. Jesus …
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