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

Category Archives: Personal Thoughts

What is our goal today?

January 5, 2023

Jesus showed us why we are here. We are like seasoning and salt. We add flavor to the world. We …

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What is the job God has for us to do?

August 2, 2022

The job at hand: My role is one of a slave. I am a devoted slave of Jesus, the Messiah. Really? …

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A tribute to my dad, a defender of freedom and independence. Born on the fourth of July 1919.

June 19, 2022

My dad, Everett Wiley Wilson, was born on Independence Day (July 4) in 1919. This is a photo of him …

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“I am one of those who would rather sink with faith than swim without it.” ~Stanley Baldwin

June 9, 2022

God is talking to us. Just like Jesus did with Peter when Jesus was walking on the water in the …

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A tribute to my mother (Dorothy Wilson — 1922 – 1967)

May 8, 2022

Mothers are so special to us. Of course, my mother is no different. My mother, Dorothy Mae Frey was born …

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What is the Devil’s strategy?

October 10, 2021

This is way too prophetic. Commentary by Paul Harvey. In 1965, Paul Harvey broadcasted “If I Were the Devil.” It …

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A tribute to my mom on her birthday.

December 30, 2020

Today my mom would have turned 99. She was taken to be with Jesus in 1967. While it has been …

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I want a 60 minute worship service. Where is my heart’s focus?

July 24, 2020

Oh man, this cuts to the bone. What is our heart focused on? Why are we so impatient with God? …

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Is God first in my life?

June 3, 2020

God knows how to do surgery. He can bring about internal purification. I can trust Him. He is good, all …

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I must beg everyone to fight the good fight of faith. It is such a precious gift. I must guard it. I must cherish it. 

April 11, 2020

I am a slave to Jesus. That sounds awkward these days but that is the truth I must know. I …

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When Jesus wraps this all up, it is my faith, proven by the fire, that will see me through. That will be evidence of His victory. 

March 21, 2020

Our God is stunning and amazing! That is the truth. I know it. We all know it. It is clear …

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Will I be devoted to a dead life? Am I a stump, dead and rotting?

March 5, 2020

I want to live a life that is flourishing. I really do. I can’t do it on my own though. …

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Do I consider tests and challenges to be a gift from God?

February 16, 2020

I am tested. I am challenged. That is normal for someone who is a learner (disciple) of Jesus. The challenges …

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My job is to speak out. But not just about any old silly thing. I must speak out for solid doctrine. 

January 27, 2020

Jesus has given me a job. There are things He wants me to do. I have to decide, will I …

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Justice is on the way and will not be denied.

January 11, 2020

I have trouble in my life. Jesus promised me that I would. He also conquered death and I get to …

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The good news I hear from Jesus the Messiah is the message I must proclaim.

December 22, 2019

During the times of the Old Testament world, there were a lot of things that weren’t really clear. They were …

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I didn’t have anything to do with coming up with this mission. It is all God’s doing.

December 4, 2019

Am I embarrassed to speak up for our Master Jesus or for his devoted followers? I know sometimes in the …

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It is a stunning day in paradise. I got up this morning and that is some good news. I need to focus on what Jesus is doing, not what He isn’t.

November 17, 2019

I will admit I got up tired this morning. I have a medical condition that causes that to happen. It …

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There is a whole lot of wrongdoing going on out there. I miss God’s goal. You miss God’s goal. Everyone does. Multiply that by 7 billion people and it adds up. I can see the problem. 

November 13, 2019

Let’s look at God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. They are completely holy and set apart from the nonsense of …

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Am I showing the right kind of love? Do they know I care and appreciate what they do? 

November 3, 2019

There are many brothers and sisters, disciples of Jesus, that are laboring to bring the good news message of Jesus …

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I need to hang out with the “wrong people” more.

October 8, 2019

People come in and out of my life. I participate in ministries that focus on the outcasts. I need to …

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I get lots of invitations to do things. There is only one that is worth a hoot. It is the one from Jesus. It is the best ever. It is an invitation oozing with good news and love.

September 19, 2019

There is so much that goes into our life. But what I need to focus on is what kind of …

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God is right beside me. God is keeping me steady. God is keeping me on track. Everything will be wrapped up by Jesus. It is all on course. 

August 31, 2019

As I think about it, I don’t need a thing. I’m good. I’ve got it all. I have God’s gifts. …

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Jesus holds everything together by what He says. Those are very powerful words. I stand amazed at the stunning power of the words of Jesus. 

August 5, 2019

God has been speaking to us for a very long time. We can go all the way back to the …

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God knew that through His Son, He would make us whole. But not only whole but holy. That is stunningly good news. 

July 26, 2019

We start with saying that God is blessed. I know that He is stunning in His beauty. It is the …

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Jesus calls us all to maturity. I’m not there but I am committed to learn. 

July 7, 2019

I am a disciple and student of Jesus. Students have tests to take. God will thoroughly test me. I want …

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How should I respond to the motivations of others when it comes to getting the Message of Jesus out?

June 16, 2019

How should I respond to the motivations of others when it comes to getting the Message of Jesus out? Is …

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I need to be on guard against people who introduce fantasy stories into the good news of Jesus.

May 18, 2019

I have to stay on top of things. I need focus. I can’t wander off. It can be a challenge. …

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Will our resurrection have us completely united to Jesus the Messiah in His resurrection?

May 2, 2019

I have been baptized. That unites me with the death, burial and resurrection of my Master Jesus. I live a …

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God-deniers and God-haters show that God’s law is not something alien, imposed on us from without, but woven into the very fabric of our creation.

April 19, 2019

There are many people today who know about the moral code (law of God) established by God in the Old …

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I had to quit being a “rule man” to become God’s man.

March 30, 2019

I’ve tried to please God by keeping the rules and working my head off. Really, I’ve tried hard. Rule keeping …

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Are the religious elites always faithful to the Way of Jesus?

March 14, 2019

We love our religious pedigrees. I’m a Baptist. I’m an evangelical. I’m a Catholic. I’m Lutheran. The list goes on …

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Should Pastors Preach about Political Policies?

March 3, 2019

It is always an interesting issue. How should we and our leaders approach the issue of politics and faith? Here …

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How did my new life in Jesus begin? Was it by “being a good person” and working my tail off to please God? 

February 21, 2019

Have we gone mad? Has someone put a hex on us? Have we taken leave of our senses? Clearly something …

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Going against the grain of the orders of King Jesus will only get me splinters

February 7, 2019

God is God. God has made Jesus King of God’s country. God makes up His own mind about me and …

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Is God impressed with mere appearances?

January 16, 2019

There are a number of people who are considered important in our ecclesiastical communities and denominations. Is God impressed with …

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Being content with who we are in God is the only accomplishment that matters.

January 12, 2019

I live in a world where almost everyone is trying to make me into something else. They have great things …

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I gave her a $20 bill. I owed her $2.32. She gave me my change and I walked away.

January 7, 2019

I gave her a $20 bill. I owed her $2.32. She gave me my change and I walked away. Later …

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Will I be stubborn and refuse to radically change my mind about King Jesus and the Way of love?

December 27, 2018

I’m not getting by with anything by rejecting God. You’re not getting away with anything either. God is God. I …

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God is in the revealing business

December 9, 2018

God is revealing things. God is in the revealing business. Sometimes it is a little fuzzy at first and then …

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I will make it. God has assured me. There is not doubt about that.

December 1, 2018

I must praise God. God is my heavenly Father. God is Father of my Master Jesus. Jesus is the anointed …

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Do I mistakenly think God won’t see what I am doing and come down hard on me?

November 22, 2018

It is a distraction game. It is classic but I see it happening. I do it sometimes as well. I …

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Jesus won’t let us down. No way. He will change us. He will clean us up. He will be true to His word. Now that is some good news.

November 14, 2018

I can’t claim I haven’t missed God’s goal for my life. None of us can. We are sinners. That is …

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I kind of grew up in the church …

November 8, 2018

I kind of grew up in the church, so to speak. It was a VERY Baptist church. Southern Baptist in …

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God sees right through all such smoke screens and holds me to what I’ve done.

October 23, 2018

The wrath of God is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness. There are atheists, God-deniers and God-haters who suppress the truth. …

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There are ungodly and unrighteous people. What to do?

October 8, 2018

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

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Jesus is not my own genie who jumps out of His little bottle when I rub it and ask Him for what I want.

October 3, 2018

We have lost this incredibly important concept of Jesus as Master and I am His slave. We have a man-centered …

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Jesus wants me to speak strongly!

September 18, 2018

Jesus wants me to speak strongly. Jesus has a good news message He wants heard and acted on. When I …

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Translations — How to assess different translations.

September 1, 2018

I love the online world. It gives me tons of choices of translations. I’ve begun to use the Christian Standard …

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Despite all the love … refusing to know God

September 1, 2018

This sad. It breaks God’s heart. There are a lot of people who simply refuse to know God. Despite all …

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What is God’s response to those who reject Him and His Son Jesus?

August 14, 2018

The godless have abandoned God. They have rejected God. I see it everywhere. You see it as well. It seems …

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Are you ready to be a farmer?

August 12, 2018

Originally posted on The Culture Alternative:
When I was in college, I had an opportunity to be a farmer. I learned a…

“All hail the power of Jesus’ name, let angels prostrate fall!” ~ Edward Perronet

August 10, 2018

I love this song. I think it is my all time favorite. I grew up hearing it in church and …

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Did some religious elite appoint me as a spokesperson for Jesus? 

August 8, 2018

I am astounded at how many companions in faith I have. Due to the power of the world wide web, …

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Am I being fickle? Do I get swayed by the next great thing?

July 30, 2018

Am I being fickle? Do I get swayed by the next great thing spoken by the new charismatic religious leader …

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I cry out! I shout out! Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱέ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐλέησόν με τὸν ἁμαρτωλόν

July 29, 2018

Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱέ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐλέησόν με τὸν ἁμαρτωλόν Translated: “Master Jesus the Messiah, Son of God, have mercy …

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I have life! You have life! It won’t ever end. It will go on and on and on. Trillions and trillions of years.

July 13, 2018

Am I proud of Jesus and His message? Interesting question to consider. Yes, I am. Am I so proud that …

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It is time to shout out in great joy! Try this every day or even several times a day. Seriously … it will make a difference.

July 11, 2018

This is a stunning story in Luke 19. Here is the challenge after you read this scripture. Try this with …

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Does Jesus really mean what He is saying? Am I “buying it” at all? Is there good news?

June 28, 2018

I know what Jesus is saying. I say “is” in the present tense. I hear Him. The questions are these: …

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The Atheist Trolls Pretend to Know it all, but are Illiterate Regarding Life and God.

June 27, 2018

God is in a good mood but God is God. As humans mistrust God, justice and judgement cries out for …

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I am a Devoted Slave of Jesus, the Messiah

June 9, 2018

My role is one of a slave. I am a devoted slave of Jesus, the Messiah. Really? Yes, a slave. …

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I Wait and I Wait. The Longer This Waiting Goes On, the Deeper the Ache.

May 11, 2018

Over the years I have been fortunate to develop some really good friends in my journey with Jesus. I thank God …

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A tribute a most amazing mother — Dawn Wilson

May 14, 2017

Angel, I have so much respect for you. You are an amazing mother and I stand in awe. Your love, …

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