“Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities.” ~Apostle Paul
The main thing: God is God. God is in control. I don’t get that some days. What about that jerk …
The main thing: God is God. God is in control. I don’t get that some days. What about that jerk …
It is Holy Thursday. Spending time today reflecting on that day and evening before the Crucifixion of our Master Jesus, …
It was the Sabbath. The religious leaders of the day are watching Jesus. Will he heal the man with the …
I have priorities. I have plans. I love to plan. But, do I have the right priorities? There is a …
I may not have a lot but I have the power of God. Jesus has given me the Holy Spirit. …
God is love. He teaches me that the way, primarily, to His love. He loved us so much, He gave …
What does the “kingdom of God” really mean? God has a country. It is completely different from the country we live …
We all want to live. Before Jesus, I was in the world of the dead. I knew it then and I fully understand …
I must be serious about the resurrection life with Jesus. It isn’t only about what I think but is very …
Jesus demands that I not worry about anything but having enough people to bring everyone we meet to Him. Jesus came for …
I have been blessed. God has done an amazing thing. It is all the work of Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus …
This is a great prayer. Simple but focused on God. Peace can be ours. It is ours by knowing who …
I can’t do anything, in and of myself, to please God. That is difficult to get in my core some …
Do I have enough time? Jesus demands that I understand that time is up. Now is the time. I can’t delay understanding who …
I need to change my mind and act differently (repent). I need to ask the right questions. I am clearly …
I need to keep my eyes on the goal that Jesus the Messiah has for me. I want all that God has for …
I watched what my father did. I now see so many of his traits and expressions as my own. In …
Am I fooling myself? Sometimes, OK, a lot of the time, I say things that are nonsense. When I do, …
Wisdom teaches me that everything starts with God. I can’t be wise until I know God is God and God …
Jesus is clear that bad things happen to good people. That isn’t the issue. Jesus is focused on letting me …
God is good and He is in a great mood. This is nothing to take lightly. I know it and I …
I must not be embarrassed. Jesus is my Master. I must speak up for Jesus. I must speak up for …
Jesus demands that we take His way seriously. There is nothing frivolous about it at all. My job, my mission, …
I need to thank God for my brothers and sisters in the faith of our Master Jesus. When I don’t …
We are born. And then, some of us are born again. I have a new life in Jesus. I can be strong …
Jesus has made the perfect sacrifice for us. Jesus has taken care of the “missing God’s goal” (sin) problem completely. …
Others get to decide how I will come to them. It is their actions that determine that. Will I come as disciplinarian? …
Jesus was clear that we will always have poor people with us. We always have. We always will. Jesus challenges …
There is definitely a difference in being a “christian” and being a “Christ (Messiah) follower”. Did Jesus ever ask anyone …
I complain about others. It isn’t very pretty or becoming. I am ashamed when I think about it. Many times, …
Jesus loved to tell stories. This one was about the farmer who planted seeds for his crop. But not all …
It is important for me not to confuse my obligations to my country and my obligations to God. God expects …
I was in big trouble. I didn’t feel God’s love. I didn’t know how to love. I missed God’s goal for my life. Over …
I like hearing about the “new thing”. What is the shiny new object? Truth is not new. Truth is eternal. …
I get caught in the act of missing God’s goal for my life (sinning). It happens way too often. The …
I should never lack for anything to pray about. I can thank God, all day long, for my family, friends, …
I have troubles. I feel like God has punished me. I have been taken to the woodshed, I think. I …
Here is a truth I need to remember. When there’s NOTHING left I can do about a situation I need to remember …
There is a lot to be said for staying the course with God. He certainly never abandons me. May I not abandon …
Family is important. We think it is the most important thing. Jesus challenges me to understand that the most important …
God has a goal for us. God, through his victorious son Jesus, wants us to build on the foundation of …
I must be diligent in living out the truth of God’s commandment. I must be consistent and not waiver. I …
There are a lot of stories in the Old Testament about amazing men of God. One common theme in many …
I love to plan. It is a passion of mine. It is comforting to me. It provides me the illusion …
When I have changed my mind (repented), I need to fill my mind with the right things. What should I …
There is a main thing. I need to be clear about what it is. Ignorance, in this regard, is not …
I am God’s slave. Jesus is my Master and he owns me. This has happened because of what Jesus did …
God’s goal for me is to pray and have faith in him. I should talk with God about everything. I should be in complete …
God has given me an assignment. Jesus personally has a mission for me. I must focus on knowing what it is …
Gratitude goes a long way. The Messiah is the one who makes us adequate to do anything. It isn’t about …
There is good. We all know it and point it out. We try to be better people and be good …
God’s goal for us is that our conversations are pleasant. Arguing and fights aren’t what he has in mind. Love …
Imagine growing up with Jesus as your brother. You saw him up close and personal. I’m thinking you have a pretty …
It is easy to make suggestions for others to follow. The brothers of Jesus thought they had a clever idea. …
Who do I trust? When I need help, who do I call? If I need some money to get me …
King David, in his wisdom, pleads for God to pay attention. David knows he isn’t making any sense. I know …
Jesus considers us friends. Jesus wants to confide with me. Jesus has some things he wants me to know. Jesus …
Jesus challenges me to live like my faith means something. My faith must be lived out in love. I must have a …
You pick up the paper. You are the headline. Your faith in Jesus is the front-page headline. Your life is …
We live a life building on what we’ve been given, complementing our basic faith with good character, spiritual understanding, alert discipline, passionate …
I live in a new country now. I live in the country governed by God. Jesus is in charge of God’s …
God has a clear message for me. Jesus challenges me to quit being religious. Jesus wants me to have nothing …
When Jesus finished placing this charge before his twelve disciples, he went on to teach and preach in their villages. John, …
But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and …
Greed and lust lead to violence. Just read today’s news headlines to see that is true. We don’t have something …
Love is not all about the emotion of it and our feelings. It is not sentimental gush. Over time, we …
Our life in Jesus the Messiah begins with faith. Faith is the foundation of everything we do and say. Without …
God is open and plainly shares truth with us. God has given us good news and made it known without …
There is such a thing as tit for tat. Being mean gets you meanness in return. While Jesus teaches us …
In the order of things, Jesus is first. Nothing came before Jesus. Jesus is the son of God. Jesus is …
What gets us into the game and off the bench? It is faith in Jesus the Master, our Messiah. Faith …
It is clear. There is no room for doubt. We have to accept the facts. Jesus is Master. Jesus died, …
Jesus didn’t come to make our lives easy. Most are enemies of God and his plan. Most days it will …
Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to change our minds (repent). Do we need more or do we have more than …
Sometimes I like to talk. I know it is just “all talk”. I don’t have any intention of doing anything. …
What a mighty lesson of faith this story teaches us. Jesus is clear with us. We want to believe but …
We place a heavy emphasis on “being good”. We hear it all the time. He’s a good man or woman. …
When we talk with God, Jesus the Messiah challenges us to be direct. God already knows what we need. God …
Our God is great God who cares for us. God is good all the time. God has a plan for …
Jesus challenges us to live a completely new life. There is nothing in the old life that is worthy of …
Wisdom suggests that we have conversations that are helpful. That starts with what is in our heart, continues with what …
I love to plan but do I love to do God’s will? I have great ideas for the future. I …
Jesus, the Messiah and God’s son can do anything he wants. Jesus has been giving all power and authority from …
Jesus showed us why we are here. We are like seasoning. We spice things up. We bring out the flavor …
There is a way that Jesus the Messiah challenges us to live. Is it to be haphazardly? Is it to …
Jesus, the Messiah, has ushered in a whole new agreement and plan (covenant). It is his gift to us through …
My natural inclination is to trust ministers and the clergy. The Apostle John advises otherwise. He knows that there are …
Am I starving for God? Do I have a good appetite for Him? Is all I think of my next …
Now here is good news. God can’t see our old heart. God can’t see that we are dirty and need …
Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …
When it was time to give birth to Jesus, no one had room for Him. So, Mary did what she …
Jesus demands radical obedience from us but also brings good news. No one is shut out from God. All are …
First of all, God conceived us in love. That is the starting point and is amazing in and of itself. …
Nehemiah was an amazing man of God. He had a big yes going on in his life. He knew how …
The Apostle Paul was there. He had learned how to be content. He was more than happy. It didn’t matter …
Jesus understood what He was here to do. Jesus, the Messiah, reminded us of the new plan as He lived it …
A curious warning is given to us in Peter’s first letter. There he tells us to be ready to give …
We all want the “inside scoop”. We know we do. And so here is good news. We have it. We …
Love is not stingy. Love is not miserly. Love is not tightfisted. Love is not grudging. Love is bighearted. Love …