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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

“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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“This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.” ~God’s Angel

December 25, 2021

The sheepherders were minding their own business. Just doing what they do after a long day of work. They were …

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Will we listen to Jesus or not?

December 24, 2021

Let us go to Judea again.” The disciples said to Him, “…are You going there again? John 11:7-8 Great insight …

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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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“My word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please.” ~God to Isaiah

December 17, 2021

Why it matters: God promises that because he loves me, He will always rescue me. God promises he will protect me. …

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Will we see Jesus?

December 16, 2021

  The Greeks want to see Jesus. They go to some effort to make it happen. The disciples help. It …

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Will we stand with Jesus or the religious elites?

December 15, 2021

Again, he entered the synagogue, and a man was there with a withered hand. And they watched Jesus, to see …

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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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“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” ~King Solomon

November 30, 2021

  Fighting too much? Arguing too often? What can I do? God calls us to love. God’s main goal for …

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Do Angels convey and fulfil God’s instructions?

November 29, 2021

Angels are created beings; their knowledge is limited. This means they do not know all things as God does. They …

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“Don’t fear, little flock; for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.” ~Jesus

November 28, 2021

The literal translation Luke 12:32 is “Don’t fear, little flock; for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.” …

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“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” ~Apostle Peter

November 25, 2021

I need to be content with who I am in God’s family. I should not put on any airs and …

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Jesus challenges us to shift from thanksgiving to Thanks-Living.

November 25, 2021

I love Thanksgiving. I think it may be my favorite holiday. It is nice that everybody stops to at least …

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Has God abandoned us?

November 24, 2021

David has just spent 20 verses talking about how he feels abandoned by God. Seriously, he goes on and on about …

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Is God Himself kind to ungrateful and evil men?

November 19, 2021

Sometimes I am so very tempted to get upset with the “ungrateful”. OK, truth be told, I do get upset. …

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“Your steadfast love, Yahweh [O Lord], extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” ~King David

November 18, 2021

God has nothing but love in mind for us. It is exquisite. God’s love for us is amazing. God is …

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“Do not be anxious!” ~Jesus

November 17, 2021

Jesus challenges us to not worry. God is God, in complete control and in a good mood. God will take care …

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“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save.” ~Zephaniah

November 9, 2021

Jesus challenges us to focus on what God is doing today, right now. That is all that Jesus did. He …

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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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“A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.” ~King Solomon

November 8, 2021

  A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. English Standard …

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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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Why did Jesus create a freak out of the first order of magnitude?

November 6, 2021

And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them. But when the chief …

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Jesus was on a roll!

November 6, 2021

Jesus was on a roll. A mighty move of God with healing everywhere. So, He left the region of Tyre, …

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“May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.” ~King David

November 5, 2021

I have enemies. You have enemies. When we follow Jesus, that is reality. When we speak out for Him, we …

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“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

October 30, 2021

I live in a hostile world. I call to God. To my heavenly Father I cry out. God hears me. God answers …

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“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

October 29, 2021

God has started something in us. It is an amazing work. We serve a God who loves us and has …

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“Be anxious for nothing.” ~Apostle Paul

October 28, 2021

We all need rest. It is essential. I am anxious about so many things. Anxiety is insidious. There is no …

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“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

October 26, 2021

We know we all do it. We “pretend” nothing is wrong. We pretend we are something we are not. We …

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Does teaching false doctrine lead to severe punishment?

October 25, 2021

“Make love, not war!” may have been a popular slogan, but it is not always feasible. Doctors must make war …

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Why worry? Why are we so anxious about the least little things?

October 21, 2021

The list of things I can worry about is long. Give me a whole day and it grows enormously. My …

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Is Jesus sticking up for us?

October 20, 2021

What does Jesus’ love look like? Jesus is in there sticking up for me. When I am accused of something, …

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