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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 Great

What is the purpose of the miracles of Jesus? Are they signs of the power of God?

March 5, 2021

There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …

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What is the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus?

February 17, 2021

Scripture presents conclusive evidence that Jesus the Messiah was in fact resurrected from the dead to an incorruptible body. The …

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Will the wicked get off scot-free? Will God’s loyal people triumph?

February 15, 2021

Sometimes it seems like doing the right thing is not being rewarded. Solomon reminds us this isn’t true. God is …

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What do you do when Jesus won’t do what you want Him to?

January 8, 2021

You come to Jesus. You beg him to personally come and heal your son who is dying. Jesus puts you off. …

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Where do we get with courage? What happens when we believe Jesus?

January 1, 2021

 What we know: With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer.What if we look …

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It is always a victory parade in Jesus. Are we ready for it?

December 24, 2020

Why it matters: Parades are so much fun. The bands, the floats, and the celebration of a special day. Everyone …

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God can do anything, you know — far more than you could ever imagine.

December 19, 2020

I have ideas. I imagine, “what if”. Some of these thoughts seem pretty cool!! Does it seem to be far fetched …

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Why don’t our faithless solutions allow God to shine through?

December 13, 2020

Jesus challenges us. It had been a long day. It was beginning to get late. His disciples came to him …

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What are examples of the authority of Jesus? Do we see them in miracles?

December 8, 2020

There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …

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Jesus is dead. What would the disciples do?

December 7, 2020

They had waited. It wasn’t easy but they honored the Sabbath. So much had happened and they were so distraught. …

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Is there any “if God can” among the followers of Jesus? Can anything happen?

November 26, 2020

Jesus summons us to a new level of belief. There are no “ifs” in His world. The new plan he …

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Is the resurrection of Jesus evidence of God?

November 3, 2020

Jesus rose from the dead. That is amazing and represents the good news of God. God is not dead. We …

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Is faithfulness encouragement to be trustworthy?

November 1, 2020

I am called to be faithful and trustworthy. I am challenged by this some days. When I think about it …

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You don’t expect to bury your children.

October 27, 2020

She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …

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God has a plan. He uses it for His glory. He uses it for our redemption.

October 22, 2020

Jesus was performing many signs and wonders. The raising of Lazarus from the dead capped it off. That had everyone …

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How do the miracles of Jesus reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials and the coming of God’s Kingdom?

October 1, 2020

There are so many stunning, amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus. They reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials. They announce …

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Who is God? Is God omnipotent (all powerful)?

September 14, 2020

Omnipotent means to have unlimited power (omni = all; potent = powerful). God is able and powerful to do anything …

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Are we in a fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels?

September 2, 2020

Men of God. This is for you. I have spent a week focused on this scripture. We must know that …

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Do we have a spirit of fear?

August 12, 2020

How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …

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You don’t expect to bury your children.

June 17, 2020

She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …

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God has a plan for us. What is it? Healing and restoration.

June 16, 2020

Jesus didn’t cause anyone to be lame. It was never about character building. There was no lesson to be learned. No …

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Has Jesus finished everything He came to do?

June 15, 2020

Jesus had been thirsty. They gave him some sour wine. Jesus knew everything God had sent him here to accomplish …

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“O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish.” ~Jesus

May 5, 2020

Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick and the demon possessed. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is …

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“Love to you, Lord God! You pay a fair wage for a good day’s work!” ~King David

March 28, 2020

I hear this clearly. I can count on God. My strength comes straight from God. It is not of my …

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“For You are great and do wondrous deeds; You alone are God.” ~King David

March 22, 2020

I am constantly amazed and stunned at how good God is and beautiful His works are. He has done wonderful …

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“And the Holy Spirit, when He comes, will convict the world concerning missing God’s goal and righteousness and judgment.” ~Jesus

March 8, 2020

The Holy Spirit convicts me. I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin) and the Holy Spirit of God …

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“Don’t be alarmed, because the boy’s alive.” ~Apostle Paul

March 7, 2020

This is a stunning story about Paul’s preaching. To say he could be long winded is a huge understatement. I …

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“I am willing; be made clean.” ~Jesus

January 2, 2020

Jesus has some good news for me. I want Jesus to make me clean. Jesus wants to make me clean. …

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“Say the word, and my servant will be healed.” ~Roman Centurion

November 15, 2019

What does faith look like? How can I know how to grab ahold of it and have more of it …

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“If you are reviled for the name of the Messiah, you are happy, because the Spirit of God and of glory rests on you” ~Peter

October 19, 2019

I should expect to be persecuted. Jesus said it. it is normal for a disciple. Why? Because following Jesus and …

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“Large crowds followed Jesus from Galilee and the Decapolis and Jerusalem and Judea and from beyond the Jordan.” ~Apostle Matthew

August 10, 2019

It is stunning. There is the ebb and flow to those who follow Jesus. At any given point, it was …

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“Quiet! Settle down!” ~Jesus

March 1, 2019

Jesus knows something. Jesus knows a storm is coming. I will be in the storm, with Him. Will I have …

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“Woman, why do you weep?” ~Angel to Mary

February 9, 2019

Alone. Depressed. Confused. I am all those things some days. I am weeping. I feel abandoned. Where is my Jesus? …

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“The wicked are edgy with guilt, ready to run off even when no one’s after them; Honest people are relaxed and confident, bold as lions.” ~King Solomon

January 28, 2019

A lion is a mighty and very courageous animal. Jesus is the Lion of the tribe of Judah. I want …

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“Don’t call attention to yourself; let others do that for you.” ~King Solomon

January 8, 2019

Jesus calls on me to be humble. God is God. God is great. I am not. I am a slave. …

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“Happy are those who hear God’s Word and guard it with their lives!” ~Jesus

December 23, 2018

Jesus knows. Jesus knows what is important. Jesus thrives on the word of God, His Father. Jesus knows how to …

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“God is great — everything works together for good for his servant.” ~King David

October 25, 2018

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

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“Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul

August 11, 2018

Can I do good? I want to but there is this evil nature that can get in the way. God shows …

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“Bravo, God, bravo!” ~King David

May 31, 2018

Where is my enthusiasm for God and His marvelous works? Why don’t I shout it out? Do I long for …

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“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” ~Jesus

March 31, 2018

There is a break from the horror of Good Friday! Jesus is carrying out the plan of His Father. His …

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“You’re way off base, and here’s why: One, you don’t know your Bibles; two, you don’t know how God works.” ~Jesus

February 3, 2018

Am I clever? I like to think I am some days. So did the Sadducess (Religious Leaders). They thought they …

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“I’m not trying to get my way in the world’s way. I’m trying to get your way, your Word’s way.” ~King David

January 26, 2018

Who’s way should I seek? King David knows it is God’s way and not his way. Jesus challenges me to …

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“There is no need to dismiss them.” ~Jesus

January 16, 2018

Jesus knows that nothing is impossible with God. It is in his heart, he believes it, he thinks about it …

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“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.'” ~King David

December 24, 2017

It may not be said out loud but a mark of a foolish person is that in their heart, they …

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“Am I so decrepit that I can’t deliver?” ~God

December 12, 2017

God is not decrepit. That may not be obvious but it is the BIG reality. He has not forgotten how …

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“Do you have any idea how difficult it is for people who ‘have it all’ to enter God’s kingdom?” ~Jesus

October 10, 2017

We know the story of the rich man who came to Jesus. Eventually, as the story unfolded, Jesus challenged him …

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“Do you still not get it?” ~Jesus

October 1, 2017

There is something Jesus knows about me and I am thinking he knows it about you as well. The disciples …

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“It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible.” ~Bill Johnson

September 26, 2017

“For the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” ~Apostle Paul 1 Corinthians 4:20 NKJV In God’s …

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“Am I so decrepit that I can’t deliver?” ~God

August 31, 2017

Lately I have been thinking about what our Father is not. I don’t know why that helps but it frames …

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“Leave your impoverished confusion and live! Walk up the street to a life with meaning.” ~King Solomon

August 13, 2017

What does Lady Wisdom say to me? I’m living in confusion and impoverished by it. I should leave the land …

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“God is strong, and he wants you strong.” ~Apostle Paul

August 9, 2017

Some things are amazingly simple with God. Here are a few of them. God is strong. Nothing weak about him …

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“Real help comes from God.” ~King David

June 2, 2017

There is help and then there is real help. Real help comes from God. I don’t know about others, but …

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"Just as the Father has life in himself, he has conferred on the Son life in himself. " ~~Jesus

May 13, 2017

Jesus knows that God is all about life. He is our source and it will last forever. Jesus also knows …

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“I cannot do it, but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.” ~Joseph

March 20, 2017

Joseph had been in jail a long time. Pharaoh put him there. But now, all of the sudden, Pharaoh needed …

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God is great, God and good!

February 28, 2017

God is great – Nothing is impossible for Him. He can and does anything. Jesus redeems me. Jesus saves me. …

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“Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power.” ~Jeremiah

February 16, 2017

It is another beautiful day in paradise. Which reminds me that He made all of this. With His word He commanded …

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“I’ve yet to come across this kind of simple trust anywhere in Israel.” ~Jesus

January 29, 2017

The Roman Centurian was very humble and knew that Jesus could give the command and his servant would be healed. …

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“Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” ~Jesus

January 23, 2017

When I see miracles, I am seeing the glory of God. It happens when I believe. First the believe, then …

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“God can do anything. Far more than you could ever imagine.” ~Apostle Paul

January 13, 2017

I have ideas. I imagine “what if”. Some of this stuff is pretty cool!! Do these ideas seem to be …

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“Do whatever he tells you.” ~Mother of Jesus (Mary)

January 7, 2017

This is pretty good advise. It came from a woman who knew Jesus very well. His mother knew who Jesus …

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“She will bring a son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name him Jesus (Yehshuah)—’God saves’—because he will save his people from sin.” ~God’s angel

December 25, 2016

Joseph had a lot to deal with. What to name the Son of God wasn’t one of them. God’s angel …

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I must not magnify my problem. I must magnify Jesus.

December 14, 2016

Life is about focus. Jesus shows us how important this is. It is easy to see what God is not …

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“My strength comes from God.” ~King David

September 12, 2016

There is a lot to know in life. Most of them aren’t critical. Where does my strength come from? Now …

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What matters? There are a lot of things that don’t really matter at the end of the day.

September 8, 2016

What matters? There are a lot of things that don’t really matter at the end of the day. Who won …

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“I’m going to keep that celebration going because I know how it’s going to turn out.” ~Apostle Paul

August 18, 2016

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

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Can Jesus heal my soul?

May 6, 2016

I am broken and in need of help. I miss God’s goal for my life. What do I do? Jesus …

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“You’re asking the wrong question.” ~Jesus

March 11, 2016

I need to change my mind (repent). I need to ask the right questions. I am clearly not always seeing …

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“There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.” ~Jesus

January 9, 2016

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

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“I’ll remove the stone heart from your body and replace it with a heart that’s God-willed.” ~God

December 27, 2015

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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“Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide.” ~ God’s Angel

December 24, 2015

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

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“God, God-of-Heaven, the great and awesome God, loyal to his agreement and faithful to those who love him and obey his commands.” ~Nehemiah

December 21, 2015

Nehemiah was an amazing man of God. He had a big yes going on in his life. He knew how …

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When will we come to Jesus?

December 14, 2015

When we will come to Jesus? When will be the right time? Now is the time. Jesus wants us just as …

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“Forever God is with us.” ~Michael W. Smith

October 8, 2015

Give thanks to the Lord, Our God and King His love endures forever For He is good, He is above …

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What is it that God can’t do?

October 4, 2015

What can’t God do? It is a simple question. The silence around this one is deafening. There is nothing God can’t …

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“The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.” ~Jesus

September 21, 2015

Jesus didn’t say what He wanted to. His words were from our Heavenly Father. The origin of what He said was …

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Is God over the hill?

August 11, 2015

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

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“Great and powerful God, determined in purpose and relentless in following through.” ~Jeremiah

August 5, 2015

God is God and nothing is impossible for him at all. God is great and powerful. God never runs out …

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"Get up, take your bedroll, start walking." ~~Jesus

July 30, 2015

Jesus has the authority to heal. And He does. When He says something, you can take it to the bank. …

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“After his death, Jesus presented himself alive to them.” ~Luke

July 23, 2015

The Apostles were absolutely convinced of Jesus resurrection from the dead. Luke, the author of Acts, is careful to document …

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“God doesn’t come and go. God lasts.” ~Isaiah

June 27, 2015

Some days I get home and I am really tired. My energy is gone. Not much left. I get tired. …

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“You are awesome, O God.” ~King David

June 4, 2015

You give me power and might. O God, you are so amazing, so awesome. You are terribly beautiful. It just …

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"Up, God! My God, help me! Slap their faces, First this cheek, then the other, Your fist hard in their teeth!" ~~King David

May 20, 2015

King David had real enemies and he was a warrior for GOD. He knew GOD was the only one who …

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“Stand here where we can see you.”~~Jesus

May 4, 2015

Jesus is in church. He found a man with a crippled hand. The Deacons (Pharisees) had their eyes on Jesus …

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"You spoke the truth there, sure enough." ~~Jesus

April 27, 2015

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

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Don’t put your life in the hands of experts who know nothing of life.

April 22, 2015

Don’t put your life in the hands of experts who know nothing of life. Witty isn’t as useful as wisdom. …

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What can’t God do?

April 18, 2015

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

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The Son can’t independently do a thing, only what he sees the Father doing.” ~~Jesus

April 14, 2015

Jesus is perfectly aligned with God. He knows He can’t doing anything without God. Jesus is determined to follow God’s …

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“With Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid.” ~John Mark

April 10, 2015

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

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Stunning Easter message from Judge Andrew Napolitano

April 5, 2015

A moving Easter message from Fox News Senior Judicial Analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano: On the first Good Friday, the Romans …

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“Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please!” ~Apostle Paul

March 30, 2015

Our God is. He is now. His promise is now. His presence is now. He is!! The future is going …

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Jesus perfectly mirrors our heavenly Father

March 9, 2015

Here is a really amazing thing about our heavenly Father. He spoke to us directly through His Son Jesus. Just …

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"Please, no more pretending. " ~~Jesus

March 7, 2015

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

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"Your daughter is no longer disturbed." ~~Jesus

February 27, 2015

Does our faith impress Jesus? Jesus challenges us to have a bold kind of faith. This woman came to Jesus and …

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“What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” ~The Disciples of Jesus

February 3, 2015

Jesus didn’t cause the storm to arise. The storm wasn’t His doing at all. He didn’t “weather” the storm although …

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