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“Keep company with God, get in on the best.” ~King David
God has a goal for us. God wants us to spend time with him. God wants us to keep company …
“I am God, your God, who teaches you how to live right and well.” ~God
God is God. God is in control of everything. God sent his son Jesus to win the victory for us …
“Don’t brashly announce what you’re going to do tomorrow; you don’t know the first thing about tomorrow.” ~King Solomon
Oh, how we love to plan. We worship our to do lists. Some of us even put things on them …
“God does both the making and saving.” ~Apostle Paul
God made us and God saves us. It is all his doing, through his son, the Messiah, Jesus. We have …
“May the righteous be glad and rejoice before God.” ~King David
I know God likes to hear me laugh. Jesus wants me to be joyful and glad. When I am in …
“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds.” ~Moses
I like to walk. I am definitely not a runner. I can pray as I walk. Walking through my neighborhood or …
"You’re more than happy (blessed) when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight." ~Jesus
We live in a culture of competition. It’s a fact. It’s not pretty. And, worse, we seem to thrive on …
Should we hesitate to walk right up to God?
Because of what Jesus did, we can walk right up to God. We don’t even have to hesitate. We can …
“A good person’s mouth is a clear fountain of wisdom; a foul mouth is a stagnant swamp.” ~King Solomon
We have all experienced being around someone with a foul mouth. We have all experienced someone whose speech is a …
"You look wonderful! You’re well!" ~~Jesus
He had been crippled for 38 years. Now that is a long time. Jesus, the Messiah, healed him. Not a …
Celebrating and mourning the death of Jihadi John from the Islamic State
Originally posted on The Culture Alternative:
Jihadi John To some extent, this news of Jihadi John’s demise was eclipsed by the events…
How will we roll with Jesus?
Our God is removing the curse of missing His goal for our life. Jesus, the Messiah and God’s son, is filling …
“It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law.” ~Jesus
Jesus’ habit was to teach about the way God intended things to be. He had a vast number of people …
What is my give to get ratio?
We live in a culture where there is always something else to get. We are not content. We want the latest …
“Go and do likewise.” ~Jesus
There are experts galore. No lack of those who “officially” know all the rules and regulations. When Jesus asked the …
Do you think you are pushing things too far with Jesus? That is the only way to know how far you can go.
God challenges us to get radical for his blessed son Jesus, the Messiah. This is not a life for the …
How many hairs do you have on your head?
How many hairs do you have on your head? Do you know? We cannot but admit that not even the …
“As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you.” ~Isaiah
God is passionately in love with us. God’s love is not just an average run of the mill kind of …
Will I be a blessing to someone now?
Fear and anxiety can weigh us down. It can seem like we are drowning. We all know it is no …
“But the basic reality of God is plain enough. Open your eyes and there it is!” ~Apostle Paul
There are many mysteries with God. But His reality is plain enough. All anyone has to do is open their …
“Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” ~Apostle Paul
What happens when I live God’s way? (I am pausing here to think on this!!!) Jesus, the Messiah, brings gifts …
Want a present? Focus on today as a gift of God.
We worry about tomorrow. We regret yesterday. Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master, challenged us to pray, “give us this …
Is my focus success or being faithful to God?
There are a lot of things all of us can focus on. We have a choice to make. I have …
“If you are thirsty, come to me!” ~Jesus
I am thirsty. I have this desire in my heart. I am desperate for God. Nothing else will satisfy me. …
“The great triumph is not in your authority over evil, but in God’s authority over you and presence with you.” ~Jesus
Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, challenges to understand what is remarkable about this powerful life in the Spirit of …
What is the importance of prayer?
R.A. Torrey lamented the average believer’s indifference to prayer by writing: How little time the average Christian spends in prayer! …
“I know you inside and out, and find little to my liking.” ~Jesus
Powerful message from Francis Chan. Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, requires pretty much one thing. We must be obedient God. …
Who is God?
Love is not something God does. Love is something God is. This is a huge distinction between what God does …
Are we doing our best or are we doing what is required?
We are all focused on are we doing our best. The culture of self-improvement requires we worship “the best”. It …
"But you haven’t seen the half of it yet, for in the same way that the Father raises the dead and creates life, so does the Son." ~Jesus
Some days we think we have seen it all. Of course, we know it isn’t true but it sure does …
“It is a beautiful day and I can’t see it.” ~Blind beggar
I must admit it. This brings me to tears. It is a beautiful day. May God give me the ability to …
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” ~Apostle Paul
Some days it is hard to describe. And, if the Apostle Paul couldn’t do it some days, it is OK …
Don’t be greedy for happiness. You’ll be more than happy with humility. God is in a good mood.
Greed comes in all forms. It takes all shapes. It is not all about money. We are developing a culture …
Was Jesus elected to the position of our high priest and the Messiah?
Before Jesus, the High Priest had to offer up sacrifices to blot out the continuous nature of our missing God’s …
Jesus will not be molded into someone who makes me feel comfortable.
Jesus will not be molded into someone who makes me feel comfortable. I must be absolutely devoted to my Master …
“The church is the Messiah’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.” ~Apostle Paul
We have a choice about what kind of church we attend. Which will it be? One where the power of …
Did you do your best? Do you have faith in God? Then you can forget the rest.
One of my mentors always had a great question. I can still hear it. It is always relevant. “Is this …
“We did not follow cleverly invent stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Peter
They must have talked about it their whole lives long. Surely, they did. How could they not? It started out …
Worrying is a nasty habit ..you’ll notice if it ain’t one thing it’s another.
Why worry? God has a plan. God is working his plan. We can trust in Him. He is in an …
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” ~Apostle Paul
This is worth repeating. It needs to be said frequently. It is absolute. May I rejoice in the Master always. Jesus, …
Faith is an act. I will say yes to God. I will go even though I don’t know the destination.
God is asking me to move on. I don’t know where, but Jesus does. My job is to go, even …
“I am making everything new!” ~Jesus from the Throne
Jesus, the Messiah, and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He wipes away my …
I have a choice. Will I be sad, or will I be glad?
God challenges us to see what He is doing. It is a choice. If I look around I can see …
“Be alert and of sober mind.” ~Apostle Peter
I need to keep a cool head. I should always be on the alert. I must keep my guard up. …
Fear looks. Faith jumps – and never fails to obtain God’s goal!
When Jesus, the Messiah, says “Jump”, we jump. That is the essence of faith. Our enemy. fear, whispers in our …
“Good morning! You’re beautiful with God’s beauty, Beautiful inside and out!” ~Angel Gabriel to Mary
Mary didn’t know it yet but she needed encouragement. God has a wonderful way of building us up before we …
"You’re fortunate [blessed] when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you." ~Jesus
Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master, challenges us to be radical in our love for God. Do I want to …
Trust in, lean on, rely on… God.
We have a faithful God. He is all we need. God is God. His son, Jesus the Messiah, is in …
“If you are mocked and insulted for the name of the Messiah, you are more than happy.” ~Apostle Peter
I am extremely fortunate when I take grief because I follow our Master Jesus. Those who insult me cast blame …
God is talking
God has been talking to me a long time. I can go back. Dr. Pirtle spoke the word of God …
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.” ~God
It is all about our heart. Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master has given us a new heart. We must …
“Love doesn’t have a swelled head.” ~Apostle Paul
Love just does its job. That is normal in God’s way of doing things. Love doesn’t get all enamored with …
May we focus on God’s opportunities and not worry about our competence. He is willing and able. He is God!!
God gives us opportunities every day. We all know it is true. So, look back a few years. How much …
“As for me and my family, we’ll worship God.” ~Joshua
I have a decision to make. I get to make it every day. Is it a dreadful thing to worship …
We have someone guarding our heart. It is Jesus the Messiah. Now that is some good news.
We all know it deep down. Our hearts are very fragile. It can be broken. We get depressed and angry. It …
“Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus the Messiah” ~Jude
The mission God has given me is to keep myself in a faith that is set apart for Him. That …
“Whoever does the will of God lives forever.” ~Apostle John
It is hard to remember some days that this life is noticeably short. Then other days it comes home to …
May God’s love smother us all today!!
Our heavenly Father is magnificent. There are no boundaries to His greatness. I stand in awe of His great power. …
“So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.” ~Author of Hebrews
Am I letting it slip through my fingers? I have access to God. Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, paved …
“I pray that you grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul
Imagine being so full of God that there is no longer any room for anything else. Imagine all of God’s love …
Are you making people mad? Are you making people glad? Both are a sure sign God is speaking through you.
Jesus challenges people. If He is speaking through you, some are definitely going to get mad. Jesus is reaching people. …
Do you get the hint about God’s new plan?
Do you like hints? They can be a little frustrating but they can also be fun. They can also be …
Feel like you are missing God’s blessings? Try stepping out in faith on what you have already heard Him say.
God is talking to us. Just like Jesus did with Peter when Jesus was walking on the water in the …
"You only make things worse when you lay down a smoke screen of pious talk, saying, ‘I’ll pray for you,’ and never doing it." ~Jesus
Jesus knows us. Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, challenges us to not “be religious”. If we say we will pray, …
Having a challenge understanding? This is the opportunity to trust God, who is in a good mood.
There are so many things we can’t understand. Every day. So … what to do? We have many choices. There …
“For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul
I am a case study in what God can do. I had turned my back on Jesus. I had rebellious …
“The speech of a good person clears the air; the words of the wicked pollute it.” ~King Solomon
The wise are so powerful in what the say. It is like the very old ad on TV, “”When E.F. …
“Come back to our God, who is lavish with forgiveness.” ~Isaiah
Our heavenly Father is not stingy with forgiveness. In fact, He is not stingy with anything. As a Father who …
Are you lukewarm? Do you love being that way?
Francis Chan on being lukewarm. 40 minutes but well worth it. This is important. I know you inside and out, …
“Change your mind (repent). God’s kingdom is here.” ~John the Baptizer
John, the Baptizer, came to pave the way for his cousin Jesus, the Messiah and our Master. John was very …
“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
Our God is in an amazing mood. We must celebrate that all day long, every single day. Jesus, the Messiah …
“Don’t you know me?” ~Jesus
Wow, after all that time. Imagine what Phillip has seen Jesus do firsthand. How the words of our Lord must have …
“Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen.” ~Moses
God is speaking. And He suggests that I be careful. I think I should pay attention to this. Israel didn’t, …
“Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” ~Apostle James
There is a “real” wisdom. Not the way I usually think about it for sure. It is God’s wisdom. God created …
“Forever God is with us.” ~Michael W. Smith
Give thanks to the Lord, Our God and King His love endures forever For He is good, He is above …
“The way to life — to God! — is vigorous and requires total attention.” ~Jesus
What does it take to get my attention and to keep me focused? Hard to say some days. There are …
“You, my brothers, were called to be free.” ~Apostle Paul
The old plan is finished. The rules, the regulations, the spirit of religion. It is done with. I was called …
“Master, are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel now? Is this the time?” ~The Apostles to Jesus
You’ve been with Jesus for a while now. And, you have been through a lot with Him. His ministry. His …
“They think religion is a way to make a fast buck.” ~Apostle Paul
Worth watching this short video. Religion is not a way to make a fast buck. How much is enough? Bread …
What is it that God can’t do?
What can’t God do? It is a simple question. The silence around this one is deafening. There is nothing God can’t do. …
“You’re more than happy when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God.” ~King David
It is one thing to start on the journey with God but it is completely another to finish and stay …
“Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I had to be here?” ~Jesus
Some days when Jesus talks to me I am like His parents. I have no idea what He is talking about. …
“Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do.” ~Apostle Paul
News flash. God can handle things with out my help!! God doesn’t need me to correct believers. This can be very …
“Counting on God’s Rule to prevail, I take heart and gain strength.” ~Habakkuk
Some days things look bleak. Everything is out of synch. Nothing seems right at all. What I expect isn’t happening …
"Come with me. I’ll make a new kind of fisherman out of you. I’ll show you how to catch men instead of perch and bass." ~Jesus
Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, challenges us to think about our jobs differently. To fishermen, he challenged them to …
What does God want me to do?
Jesus, the Messiah, has called me. Jesus wants me and my complete devotion. It is His desire that I do what …
“I mean, revel in Jesus!” ~Apostle Paul
We serve an amazing God. We need to celebrate everything He does for us. Celebrate Him doesn’t quite seem to …
“I’ll be explicit, then. I am the Gate for the sheep” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to change our minds (repent) about how we can get to God. Jesus is clear and explicit. …
“Love doesn’t fly off the handle.” ~Apostle Paul
Here is a concept to be considered. Our Father is absolutely perfectly in love with me. He isn’t, can’t, won’t …
“Love and truth form a good leader; sound leadership is founded on loving integrity.” ~King Solomon
When we think of leaders, how often do we think of love and truth? That should become our normal criteria. …
“The experts of our day haven’t a clue about what this eternal plan is.” ~Apostle Paul
We have so many experts today. Think of any subject and you can find thousands of them. The internet brings …
“God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything.” ~Apostle Paul
Why do we have money? Does God give us money to increase our standard of living? God gives us money …
“Jesus became the source of eternal salvation to all who believingly obey him.” ~Author of Hebews
Our mission is to obey King Jesus, the Messiah. This leads to our rescue which delivers us out of destruction …
“If you continue to love Jesus, nothing much can go wrong with you, and I hope you will always do so.” ~C. S. Lewis
What can go wrong? Our fear is that anything and everything will go wrong. That is an enemy whispering in …
Is Jesus Mr. Rogers with a beard?
Jesus is passionate. He is not Mr. Rogers with a beard. His objective is not to be a nice guy …
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.” ~Apostle Paul
The enemy is constantly trying to find ways to trip us up. God is strong and He wants us to …
“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
Jesus didn’t say what He wanted to. His words were from our Heavenly Father. The origin of what He said was …
“Your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” ~Jesus
12 years is a long time. She had tried everything. No one could help. They all tried but it was …
Transform a life in a moment #goeverywhere2015 #whyibelieve
Imagine Christians all over the world, standing together in a single moment in time, declaring their faith. Imagine millions receiving the …
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