"I am the Messiah. You don’t have to wait any longer or look any further." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to know who He is. He is clear. He is straightforward. He is the Messiah. The woman …
Category Archives: Vault
“Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them.” ~~Apostle Paul
This is a stunning way to approach relationships. And it should be our approach to all we meet, not just friends …
"Your heart can be corrupted by lust even quicker than your body. Those leering looks you think nobody notices—they also corrupt." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to see how corrupt our heart can be and it is about our heart. Jesus says don’t …
“God offers a full report on the gifts of life and salvation that he is giving us.” ~Apostle Paul
God doesn’t hold anything back from us. God gives us the full report about what life with Jesus is like. …
“A prophet has little honor in his hometown, among his relatives, on the streets he played in as a child.” ~Jesus
Jesus was working for GOD. One of many of Jesus gifts was being a prophet. Jesus goes home to Nazareth. …
“No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed.” ~Jesus
Jesus brings us the light of truth. Jesus illuminates us about GOD. Since we have seen the light, Jesus challenges …
“Jesus is both True God and Real Life. Dear children, be on guard against all clever facsimiles.” ~~Apostle John
Not everything is the real thing. There is the real GOD and there are clever facsimiles. It may, in fact, …
"Worship the Lord your God, and only him. Serve him with absolute single-heartedness." ~~Jesus
We live in a world where we think we can get the answer to anything automatically. Technology has changed how …
“The road to life is a disciplined life; ignore correction and you’re lost for good.” ~~King Solomon
Discipline is a very important principle in God’s world. God disciplines us for our own good. God is a loving …
“This is the oldest commandment in the book, and you’ve known it from day one.” ~~Apostle John
We know what we are supposed to do. We know that the command of God and his son Jesus is …
“He knew all about the things I did. He knows me inside and out!” ~Woman at the well
Jesus knows us. He knows inside and out. Nothing is hidden from Him. God is light and in Him is …
"God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." ~~Jesus
We often worry about what might happen. Conventional wisdom says “plan for the worst”. And so we do. Jesus is …
“Do you think it’s possible in broad daylight to enter the house of an awake, able-bodied man, and walk off with his possessions unless you tie him up first?” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to be awake and able-bodied. Jesus knows that unless Satan ties us up first, our possessions can’t …
“The seeds in the gravel are those who hear with enthusiasm, but the enthusiasm doesn’t go very deep.” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to understand that perseverance is more important than passion and enthusiasm along. God’s goal for us is …
“Don’t take yourself too seriously — take God seriously.” ~Micah
God’s goal for us is plan, clear and simple. Jesus challenges us to love. Love God and love our neighbor. …
“My dear friends, I’m not writing anything new here.” ~~Apostle John
We seek and search for the “new thing” and the “new message”. The Apostle John reminds us that sometimes, in …
"We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood. Fear can be …
"Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you." ~~Jesus
Our heavenly Father is in a good mood. He always is and never waivers from that feeling. No ups and …
“The wealth of the rich is their bastion; the poverty of the indigent is their ruin.” ~~King Solomon
We know how destructive poverty is. We also know about the value of money. Jesus challenges us to be wealthy …
“He’s taking his pay, gathering in this grain that’s ripe for eternal life.” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to know that the harvest is ready. There is no waiting. People are ready to hear the …
"In prayer there is a connection between what God does and what you do." ~~Jesus
God wants us to act on what He is talking with us about. Jesus gets that. Jesus knows what the …
“If Satan were fighting Satan, there soon wouldn’t be any Satan left.” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to be clear about the battle Satan is waging and who he is going after. Satan is …
“Their eyes are open but don’t see a thing,” ~~Jesus
Some days we just don’t see what is going on. We desperately need insight. Jesus challenges us to look to …
“Anyone who claims to live in God’s light and hates a brother or sister is still in the dark.” ~~Apostle John
God’s goal for us is for us to love our brothers and sisters in Jesus, the Messiah. When we receive …
“Why the big noise, nations? Why the mean plots, peoples? Earth-leaders push for position, demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks, the God-deniers, the Messiah-defier.” ~King David
King David understood terrorism very well. He was in battle after battle for his life and his men. He defeated …
“Good people last—they can’t be moved; the wicked are here today, gone tomorrow.” ~~King Solomon
Jesus came to give us an abundant life. And true to God’s word, we have it in Jesus. God is …
“That’s the truth of the saying, ‘This one sows, that one harvests.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear that we don’t always know our role but we have to tell everyone the Good News. It …
"All this time and money wasted on fashion—do you think it makes that much difference?" ~~Jesus
Jesus knows how to ask questions. He forces us to get clear. What is important? Perhaps the question is rhetorical …
“There’s nothing done or said that can’t be forgiven.” ~~Jesus
Jesus is in the forgiveness business. That is the truth. When Jesus says it we can bank on it. Jesus …
"Beware of anything that competes with your loyalty to Jesus Christ." ~~Oswald Chambers
Loyalty to Jesus, the Messiah, has lots of competition. God doesn’t just want to be first. God wants to be …
"Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Technology will not save us. Technology is not the answer to our problems. God want us to turn to His …
“The wage of a good person is exuberant life; an evil person ends up with nothing but sin.” ~~King Solomon
God’s goal for us is that we be joyful and enthusiastic. When we are good and wise, we have a …
"There could be no hypocrites if there were no genuine Christians. No one would try to forge bank notes if there were no genuine ones." ~~Charles Spurgeoner
Jesus challenges us to be the real deal. Nothing worse, in God’s world, than faking it. May I be genuine …
“The Harvester isn’t waiting.” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to understand that God is ready to act. God isn’t waiting around. God will move. God isn’t waiting. …
Let’s redefine ASAP — Always Say A Prayer
Today is the day to start. Let’s redefine ASAP. A = Always S = Say A = A P = …
"Don’t be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving." ~~Jesus
God is in an amazing mood. He has so much He wants to give us. Jesus challenges us because He …
"If we rejoice in the acts of God without discovering His ways, we’ll question who He is when He doesn’t do what we’ve asked." ~~Bill Johnson
Jesus challenges us to understand why God does what He does. It is one thing to understand what God does. …
Today is a day to stay calm. No need to freak out. Who’s got you? God’s got you, that’s who!
Today is a day to stay calm. No need to freak out. Who’s got you? God’s got you, that’s who! …
“Obedience is thicker than blood.” ~~Jesus
Jesus is clear with us. The most important thing in our life is to obey God. That is it. That …
I don’t know the future. I don’t know what the future holds. I do know who holds it. Fist Bump!
I don’t know the future. I don’t know what the future holds. I do know who holds it. Thank you …
“But even with stories some of them aren’t going to get it:” ~~Jesus
It is sad that Jesus knows that not matter how He communicates the message, some of us aren’t going to …
New Year’s resolutions. Are we trusting in ourselves or God this year?
David Platt cautions us about making new year’s resolutions and striving to keep them by trusting in ourselves rather than …
A new year’s prayer: May a golden thread of Holiness run throughout the year
May Matthew Henry’s new year prayer be ours: “Lord grant that I may be more holy, and walk more closely than …
“An empty-head thinks mischief is fun, but a mindful person relishes wisdom.” ~~King Solomon
What do we enjoy beyond anything else? God’s goal is for us to delight in wisdom. We should love wisdom …
“As you look around right now, wouldn’t you say that in about four months it will be time to harvest?” ~Jesus
We are good at looking around at nature and figuring out what time of year it is. We can see …
"You know both God and how he works." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to not worry and live for what God wants to accomplish today. God takes care of the …
I can feel it in my soul. I can feel it head to toe. Let us bless the holy name of God.
I can feel it in my soul. Can you? I can feel it head to toe. Can you? Let us …
"The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped." ~~King Solomon
I am thinking how true this is. The more we bless others the more we are blessed. And it is …
Are you thinking about 2015? Think bold. Aim big.
Are you thinking about 2015? Most of us are. Think bold. Just because I didn’t achieve everything I wanted to …
"He wants you to be a “living sacrifice”— to let Him have all your strengths that have been saved and sanctified through Jesus." ~~Oswald Chambers
It is not about dying. It is all about living. Living the life God gives us through the amazing sacrifice …
“Listen to this carefully. I’m warning you.” ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us. Jesus warns us. Jesus wants us to listen to Him carefully. Jesus is clear. Jesus has important …
"You can endure change by pondering His permanence." ~~Max Lucado
God is God. God has always existed and always will. Jesus is God’s son and has always existed with God. …
“It’s only another fad, and the moment there’s trouble it’s gone.” ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to go beyond fads and initial enthusiasm in our commitment to Him and God’s way. Our initial …
“Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?” ~King Herod
Follow this. This is not what we envision on Christmas. The wise and the rich saw His star and were …
“With my own eyes I’ve seen your salvation.” ~Simeon
When God makes a promise, He is true to His word. His Spirit gives power to the word and it …
Experience the joy of the Lord today. How wonderful is God’s love? Stunning in every way.
Experience the joy of the Lord today. There is nothing like it. Today is the day. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow …
Is God with us?
Is God with us? Yes!! Jesus was born to the virgin Mary. He lived among us as God’s son. He …
"Christmas is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas." ~~Dale Evans
When Jesus came to earth as a little baby, it is primarily all about love. God loved us so much, …
“Mary’s pregnancy is Spirit-conceived. God’s Holy Spirit has made her pregnant.” ~God’s Angel
Joseph had a lot to deal with. What to name the Son of God wasn’t one of them. God’s angel …
Is it positive .. pure .. clean .. good? Let us feed our mind daily with these things!
Is it positive? God wants us to be positive. Jesus challenges us to see what God is doing right now. …
Love Life .. Be free .. Honor God .. Be happy .. Don’t let your life be burdened by negativity.
Love Life. God has given us an abundant life. Jesus wants us to love it. Be free. God has given …
“God’s blessing makes life rich; nothing we do can improve on God.” ~King Solomon
God is God and He is perfect. There is nothing God needs from us. There is nothing we can do …
Get up! Be happy! If you feel empty sometimes, it’s just life making some room to fill you with happiness!
Get up! It is a stunning day in paradise. Be happy! Be more than happy! You are blessed. Being blessed …
“Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.” ~~Jesus
Jesus knows how to worship God, our Father. Jesus challenges us to worship God the right way. It has to …
“Whoever does not see God in every place does not see God in any place.” ~~Rabbi Elimelech
God is God and is everywhere. There is no place we can flee from God. Jesus challenges us to see …
“Do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” ~Apostle Paul
I need to wake up from my sleep. I need to get up out of my coffin. Jesus is showing …
Faith is speaking to me. Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead, God is already there.
Faith is speaking to me. Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead, God is already there. God doesn’t …
My Favourite Christmas Carols #9 – ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’
Originally posted on Faith Unlocked:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H6XEIEqYik God rest ye merry, gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember, Christ, our Saviour Was born…
"Build only on a Person, the Lord Jesus Christ, and on the Spirit He gives." ~~Oswald Chambers
Jesus is the only foundation we need. Jesus challenges us to build our life on Him, our Father who sent …
“You’ll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight, but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face.” ~~King Solomon
Insight is taking the “long view”. People with insight are wise and are to be listened to intently. Shortsighted people …
"Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions." ~~Jesus
We all have the same amount of time every day. Jesus challenges us to use it to focus on it …
“A constantly squabbling family disintegrates.” ~~Jesus
Jesus is clear. Evil doesn’t fight against evil. Evil is united in its approach to achieving its goal. The people …
“An evasive eye is a sign of trouble ahead, but an open, face-to-face meeting results in peace.” ~~King Solomon
You know there is trouble ahead when someone won’t sit down with you face-to-face and meet with you. Being open …
"Leave the broken, irreversible past in His hands, and step out into the invincible future with Jesus." ~Oswald Chambers
The past has been destroyed by the sacrifice of the Messiah Jesus. Jesus has defeated death. Jesus rose from the …
“There are others who need stories.” ~~Jesus (Luke 8:10)
It is hard for us to deal with the truth. Jesus told the truth through stories (parables). The disciples of …
“God is sheer being itself—Spirit.” ~~Jesus
God is God. He is. God has always existed and will always exist. We struggle to know what God is …
"Any area of my life for which I have no hope is under the influence of a lie." ~~Bill Johnson
God is God. God is in a good mood. God has our best interest at heart. God gives us hope. …
Jesus sometimes calls on us to sell everything we own. What will my reaction be if He asks me to do that?
Jesus sometimes calls on us to sell everything we own. What will my reaction be if He asks me to do …
“If Jesus were the pastor of your church you probably wouldn’t go there.” ~Francis Chan
Think about. The sad thing it is probably true. “If Jesus were the pastor of your church you probably wouldn’t …
"Listen now, all of you— take this to heart." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to understand that it is not what we eat that is the problem. What is the problem? …
"God rewards those who seek him. Not those who seek doctrine or religion or systems or creeds." ~~Max Lucado
Jesus is clear. God’s goal for us is to seek God. If we seek God, we will find Him. There …
“The wise accumulate knowledge—a true treasure; know-it-alls talk too much—a sheer waste.” ~~King Solomon
We are all concerned about getting more stuff. There seems to be no end to it. What should we worry …
"He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Love cannot flourish when we won’t forgive. We harbor anger and resentment. It will come out. God’s goal for us …
“As for me and my family, we’ll worship God.” ~Joshua
It is a new day. Yesterday is gone. And we have a choice to make. Will I make it today? …
Above all else, Focus!!! A realization not a resolution
Above all else, Focus!! This is more a realization than a resolution. This is not a resolution made at the …
"Here’s what you need to keep in mind. You have only today. This is the day the Lord has made. Live in it." ~~Max Lucado
Today is the day. Focusing on what God wants us to do today is imperative. Today is all we have. …
"How rare it is to find a soul quiet enough to hear God speak." ~~Francois Fénelon (French theologian, writer)
Listening is not talking. Are my prayers one sided? Am I the only one talking? I clearly need to be …
"The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life." ~~Jesus
Jesus, our Master, challenges us to look beyond a cool bottle of water. This world and all it offers doesn’t …
"Compromise is the door through which deception enters." ~~Bill Johnson
God’s goals are clear. Jesus is always straight with up. There is no question about God’s desire for us to …
“But what happens when we live God’s way?” ~Apostle Paul
Now this is amazing. One of God’s gifts is a sense of compassion in the heart. Even if I don’t …
“The love of God working in me causes me to hate anything that is not in keeping with God’s holiness.” ~~Owsald Chambers
God’s love does amazing things in our lives. When we are consumed by God’s love, nothing else compares. Life is …
"Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful face on an empty head." ~~King Solomon
God wants us to be wise. He has given us His Holy Spirit. We have all the tools. The challenge …
"It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this." ~~C. S. Lewis
God is clear. Jesus was very specific about it. Our focus is to be on God, His world (kingdom) and …
"A farmer went out to sow his seed." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to understand GOD’s word. GOD is the farmer. It is GOD who plants the seed, His word. …
"When you really see Jesus, I defy you to doubt Him." ~~Oswald Chambers
Jesus stands at the door to our heart. Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus has defeated death. Do we …
What does God want of me?
What does God want of me? What is His goal for me? Here is a simple but profound reality. God …
"We are sent by God to lift up Jesus Christ, not to give wonderfully beautiful speeches." ~~Oswald Chambers
We love to hear charismatic people talk. The speeches are moving. When I took speech in college, we also learned …
“Love isn’t always ‘me first'” ~~Apostle Paul
God is love. He isn’t selfish. Plainly put, neither should I be. God’s goal for me is for me to …
"You’re familiar with the old written law, ‘Love your friend,’ I’m challenging that. I’m telling you to love your enemies." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to go beyond what the rules say. He knows we focus on “what the rule says” and …
"We love and reason because God loves and reasons and holds our hand while we do it." ~~C. S. Lewis
We are not the creator. We didn’t create love. God is the author of love. He created it. With God’s …
