• Home
  • About
    • Blogs I maintain
    • Starting the journey to be a disciple of Jesus.
    • How can I help you? Do you have questions?
  • God Thoughts
    • God is Great
    • God is Good
    • God is God
    • God’s Goal
    • Digital Ministry
  • Quotes
    • Leadership
    • MLK Quotes
  • Jesus Sayings
  • Resources
    • How to be saved!
    • Slave or Servant
    • It’s Greek to me
      • What does it mean to be blessed [happy or fortunate]?
      • What does “Christ” mean?
      • What does it mean to be blessed [happy or fortunate]?
    • Matthew – a “Good News” book
    • Mark – a “Good News” book
    • Luke – a “Good News” book
    • John – a “Good News” book
    • Translation Assessments
    • Why do I use The Message Bible? What about translations?
  • Teachings
  • How to be saved!
  • Personal Thoughts

Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts

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

Category Archives: 2016

“If God hadn’t been there for me, I never would have made it.” ~King David

August 27, 2016

I get scared. I am upset. I get beside myself and lose it. It happens. It is not pleasant. I …

Continue reading →

More than extravagant: A Poem

August 26, 2016

I know that our heavenly Father can be extravagant. I know that He can be VERY extravagant. But more than …

Continue reading →

“Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and the Messiah’s love for us?” ~Apostle Paul

August 25, 2016

God’s love for us is astounding. That is all there is to it. He sent his son Jesus to redeem …

Continue reading →

“Yes, I am God. I’ve always been God and I always will be God.” ~Yahweh

August 24, 2016

God is God. There is no other.  God is God. When you bundle all the attributes of God in one unified …

Continue reading →

Is God our friend?

August 23, 2016

We start out as slaves. Our path to maturity starts with servitude and obedience. I saw this in my relationship …

Continue reading →

“When my soul is in the dumps, I rehearse everything I know of God.” ~King David

August 22, 2016

There are times I am in the dumps. It happens. It isn’t always pretty but it is true. God gives …

Continue reading →

“Careful planning puts you ahead in the long run; hurry and scurry puts you further behind.” ~King Solomon

August 21, 2016

God has a goal in mind for me. Am I ready? Have I prepared? Will I be up to the …

Continue reading →

“Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.” ~King David

August 20, 2016

God’s good word to us is constant. There are no ups and downs with his love. The message of Jesus …

Continue reading →

God formed us. Sin deformed us. Jesus transforms us.

August 19, 2016

Now here is some good news. God formed us. Sin deformed us. Jesus transforms us.  

“Whoever has Jesus, has life” ~Apostle John

August 19, 2016

I have Jesus in my life. I have life. This is the essence of the “big thing”. God wants me …

Continue reading →

“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 …

Continue reading →

“If you want to claim credit, claim it for God.” ~Apostle Paul

August 17, 2016

This is subtle but significant. Who gets the credit? Who made it happen? There is only one answer. God gets …

Continue reading →

“Let’s make a clean break with everything that defiles or distracts us, both within and without.” ~Apostle Paul

August 16, 2016

I get distracted. It seems to happen way too easily. It must be the “shiny new object” syndrome. Jesus challenges …

Continue reading →

“It’s God we are answerable to—all the way from life to death and everything in between—not each other.” ~Apostle Paul

August 15, 2016

Who do I answer to? Is it the minister, my wife, my boss, or my children? It is a simple …

Continue reading →

“I know you inside and out, and find little to my liking.” ~Jesus

August 14, 2016

Uh oh! Dear Jesus, help me not to be lukewarm. Help me to be on fire for you. I will be …

Continue reading →

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” ~God

August 13, 2016

How often do I dwell in the past? Remember the time …. Ah, the good old days!! God is doing …

Continue reading →

“So don’t be intimidated by all this bully talk.” ~Jesus

August 12, 2016

The religious bullies want to intimidate us into silence. Nothing would please them more. Jesus challenges us to speak up …

Continue reading →

“God delights in his people!” ~King David

August 10, 2016

We have amazing news. This is not trivial. This is beyond good. This is great. God is in a good …

Continue reading →

No problem ahead of you is more powerful than the God behind you.

August 9, 2016

No problem ahead of you is more powerful than the God behind you. God is great. God is mighty. God …

Continue reading →

“For God makes all the decisions here. God is our king. God runs this place and he’ll keep us safe.” ~Isaiah

August 8, 2016

What happens when God is charge? We have peace and safety. God keeps us safe. We have nothing to fear. …

Continue reading →

“I’m sticking with God” ~Jeremiah

August 7, 2016

I am sticking with God!! I could trust myself, my friends, my family. Nothing wrong with that. That is what …

Continue reading →

“Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.” ~God

August 5, 2016

God is God. God made everything, the whole universe. The universe of universes. God is a mighty God. God cares …

Continue reading →

“Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but.” ~James

August 4, 2016

Am I fooling myself? Possibly. Probably. This is a tough question. I have heard a lot. God’s word has been …

Continue reading →

“There is no likelihood man can ever tap the power of the atom.” ~Robert Milikan, Nobel Prize in physics, 1923

August 3, 2016

We say lots of things. Many times, we don’t know what we are talking about even if it sounds good. …

Continue reading →

“I couldn’t be more sure of my ground—the One I’ve trusted in can take care of what he’s trusted me to do right to the end.” ~Apostle Paul

August 2, 2016

God has a goal for me. It is God’s plan not mine. He has set me apart to make sure it …

Continue reading →

What happens when we live God’s way and not ours?

August 1, 2016

How often do we try to force our way in the processes that the world normally uses? Sheer determination. We’ll …

Continue reading →

What is happening with my friends who follow Jesus?

July 30, 2016

I think of certain friends very often. Every time I think of them, I am so thankful to God for …

Continue reading →

I must move with Jesus. He ROCKS and is my rock. Are you with me?

July 28, 2016

I want more supernatural courage. That kind of faith is growing, and I thirst for it. Do you? I want …

Continue reading →

The problem with putting it all on the line for Jesus is …..

July 27, 2016

The problem with putting it all on the line for Jesus… is that it might not work out. The problem …

Continue reading →

“When you enter a town, heal anyone who is sick, and tell them, ‘God’s government is right on your doorstep!'” ~Jesus

July 26, 2016

Jesus doesn’t make it complicated for us. He wants us to replicate what He is doing. Jesus sends us out. …

Continue reading →

I am eager: A Poem

July 25, 2016

So I have to suffer a little. Suffering comes and goes. Suffering is a part of life. I have lots …

Continue reading →

“My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God.” ~Apostle John

July 24, 2016

Interesting that John challenges us to continue to love. Not start but continue. Real love that comes from our Father requires …

Continue reading →

If you don’t believe in miracles, perhaps you have forgotten you are one.

July 23, 2016

You are a miracle. That is God’s good word to you. If you don’t believe in miracles, you have forgotten …

Continue reading →

"Son, I forgive your missing God’s goal for your life." ~~Jesus to the paraplegic he was about to heal

July 22, 2016

Jesus is impressed by bold belief. Boldness, while it may seem outrageous to us, helps us stand out to Jesus. …

Continue reading →

“Be cheerful, no matter what.” ~Apostle Paul

July 21, 2016

I have been focusing increasingly on simplicity. I have been trying to reduce many complex issues down to no more …

Continue reading →

“I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.” ~King David

July 20, 2016

Now here is a good word. What should I do? I should seek Jesus with my whole heart. David knew this …

Continue reading →

“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” ~Mother Teresa

July 19, 2016

I have a choice. We live in a culture where we are all critics. It is an easy trap to fall …

Continue reading →

“You’re more than happy when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom.” ~~Jesus

July 18, 2016

Jesus knows that following Him may not be a “bed of roses”. Jesus tells us about it in advance. We …

Continue reading →

“Be God’s fool — that’s the path to true wisdom.” ~Apostle Paul

July 17, 2016

I really enjoy my “news reader” on the internet. I keep up with 100′s of stuff (feeds) a day. I …

Continue reading →

"You’ve been given insight into God’s kingdom—you know how it works." ~Jesus

July 16, 2016

God has a kingdom where he rules. It doesn’t work like any government we know in this world. Jesus is …

Continue reading →

“He could show up any minute!” ~Apostle Paul

July 15, 2016

Paul lived as if Jesus could show up any minute. He believed it in his core. His passion, every minute, …

Continue reading →

“Anyone who claims to be intimate with God ought to live the same kind of life Jesus lived.” ~~Apostle John

July 14, 2016

The Apostle John is consumed with the purity of Jesus life. It came down to one thing in John’s mind. …

Continue reading →

“Because we love something else more than this world, we love even this world more than those who know no other.” ~C. S. Lewis

July 13, 2016

Jesus challenges us to love everyone, all the time. Jesus challenges us to love God, with a passion that can’t …

Continue reading →

"The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant." ~~Jesus

July 12, 2016

Jesus challenges me to change my mind about how to pray. We are steeped in the religious way to do it. That …

Continue reading →

What goal does God have in mind for us?

July 11, 2016

God is getting us into shape for the goal He has for us. I need to desire to reach that …

Continue reading →

“But you’ve seen and heard God’s wisdom because God, by his Spirit, has brought it all out into the open before you.” ~Apostle Paul

July 10, 2016

We have God’s wisdom in our life. The amazing Spirit of God leads us. That is amazing. While we don’t always …

Continue reading →

“We don’t expect eloquence from fools, nor do we expect lies from our leaders.” ~King Solomon

July 9, 2016

It is sad that we have probably come to expect lies from our leaders. It clearly shouldn’t be that way …

Continue reading →

"What you’re called does not matter and where you go to worship does not matter." ~~Jesus

July 8, 2016

It is not about what religious group you are born into. It doesn’t matter what church you go to. Jesus …

Continue reading →

“We keep getting reports on your steady faith in the Messiah Jesus, and the love you continuously extend to all Christians.” ~Apostle Paul

July 7, 2016

What is worth reporting on, in Paul’s opinion? It is all about the love we show to others. That is …

Continue reading →

“I can’t believe your fickleness.” ~Apostle Paul

July 6, 2016

We don’t like to think about it but there are several messages delivered by men of God that aren’t good …

Continue reading →

Can I win two games at one time?

July 5, 2016

I can’t win two games at one time. I am going to focus on the one I am in right …

Continue reading →

“This signet (the Holy Spirit) from God is the first installment on what’s coming.” ~Apostle Paul

July 3, 2016

God has given us the Holy Spirit. That is a sign of His authority in our life. Jesus has left …

Continue reading →

“Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

July 2, 2016

Love serves a purpose. The purpose is to not just be a flame but to be a light. Love shows …

Continue reading →

“Be careful that you don’t become misers of what you hear.” ~Jesus

July 1, 2016

I have heard a lot. God is good and tells me His secrets. Are we keeping them to ourselves or giving them …

Continue reading →

“To the church that meets in your house.” ~Apostle Paul

June 30, 2016

We know this but forget it. The church, that is a building, didn’t exist for Jesus and his followers. What was …

Continue reading →

“Does it make sense to send a devil to catch a devil, to use Satan to get rid of Satan?" ~Jesus

June 29, 2016

It is hard imaging this actually happened but then again sometimes we have a “fantasy image” of Jesus that is …

Continue reading →

"Why are you so skeptical?" ~Jesus

June 29, 2016

Jesus had said to a paraplegic, “Son, I forgive your sins.” This infuriated the religious elites. They whispered “He can’t …

Continue reading →

What God wants more than anything

June 28, 2016

God has a goal in mind for us. God wants things here on earth to be like they are in …

Continue reading →

"What you’ll get is the Holy Spirit." ~Jesus

June 27, 2016

Jesus was about to ascend into heaven. The disciples were very concerned and wanted to know if Jesus was going …

Continue reading →

“That was my reason for writing a letter instead of coming.” ~Apostle Paul

June 26, 2016

Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians was very direct. He was concerned about what he was hearing. Sometimes a clearly …

Continue reading →

Have I mastered the basics as a disciple of Jesus? Am I ready to move on?

June 25, 2016

There are basics in being a disciple of Jesus. Are the following in place in my life? Do I trust …

Continue reading →

Smile even if you are hurting. Be happy even if you are unhappy. It’s called strength!

June 24, 2016

Smile even if you are hurting. Be happy even if you are unhappy. It’s called strength! Jesus didn’t call us …

Continue reading →

“Summing up …” ~Apostle Peter

June 23, 2016

It helps to sum up and shut up. This says it all. We have a job. Let’s do it. Summing …

Continue reading →

Why do I believe in Jesus?

June 22, 2016

Jesus came into the world as light. Jesus makes everything clear. I can see because of Jesus. Without Jesus, I …

Continue reading →

“So what difference does it make who’s religious and who isn’t?” ~Apostle Paul

June 21, 2016

It isn’t about who was raised in the church and has a religious background. Paul is clear on that. If …

Continue reading →

What is your desire from Jesus? What do you want from the Messiah?

June 20, 2016

The Jews of Jesus day were practicing a very soul-killing spirituality, a lifeless religion of duty and obligation. Desire was …

Continue reading →

“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.” ~Apostle Paul

June 19, 2016

It wasn’t that long ago that by missing God’s goal, I wasn’t living a very “smart” life. But God saved me from …

Continue reading →

Just think about how much time God has on his hands

June 18, 2016

Just think about how much time God has on his hands. A trillion years is nothing to God. A trillion …

Continue reading →

"Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how." ~Jesus

June 17, 2016

I am mistaken to think that suffering is something to be avoided. Jesus challenges me to embrace it. That is what He …

Continue reading →

A bad attitude is like a flat tire, you won’t get very far unless you change it!

June 16, 2016

A bad attitude is like a flat tire, you won’t get extremely far unless you change it! My attitude about …

Continue reading →

“Help them see that the Master is about to arrive.” ~Apostle Paul

June 15, 2016

Paul is clear. Jesus is about to arrive. Jesus was also clear. No one knows the time that will happen. …

Continue reading →

“But the one who keeps God’s word is the person in whom we see God’s mature love.” ~Apostle John

June 14, 2016

How do we know we are keeping God’s word? Now that is a very reasonable question. God has said so …

Continue reading →

"Don’t think you’ve preserved your virtue simply by staying out of bed with someone who is not your wife." ~~Jesus

June 13, 2016

Jesus knows something and he wants religious people to understand it. Who we are is a result of what we …

Continue reading →

Can I rest in Jesus?

June 12, 2016

God has a goal for me. In His new plan, I can rest from my work and do the work that Jesus …

Continue reading →

"You worship guessing in the dark; we Jews worship in the clear light of day."~~Jesus

June 11, 2016

Jesus challenges me to worship in a clear way. Sometimes I am just guessing. That is not the way of God’s chosen …

Continue reading →

“First Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did—Jesus crucified.” ~Apostle Paul

June 10, 2016

It is so easy to get carried away. Paul had tried polished speeches before. Not much happened (this is detailed …

Continue reading →

“If they had a clue about God’s eternal plan, they wouldn’t have killed the Master of the God-designed life on a cross.” ~ Apostle Paul

June 9, 2016

We have lots of experts. And that is sometimes a good thing. The problem is that most experts don’t have …

Continue reading →

“We can’t quit thanking God our Father and Jesus our Messiah for you!” ~Apostle Paul

June 7, 2016

I have a job to do. I must continue and continue to thank God for those I have relationships with. I must not quit. …

Continue reading →

“Hold out your hand.” ~Jesus

June 6, 2016

What will Jesus do? One day Jesus went church where he found a man with a crippled hand. The religious leaders …

Continue reading →

“His baptism—a holy baptism by the Holy Spirit—will change you from the inside out.” ~John the Baptizer

June 5, 2016

I love to hear God remind me that I have been changed from the inside out!! I am a new …

Continue reading →

“God’s plan is that we all experience that rescue.” ~Apostle Paul

June 4, 2016

Jesus has rescued me from this evil world I’m in by offering himself as a sacrifice for my missing God’s goal for …

Continue reading →

“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” ~Isaiah

June 3, 2016

There is peace and then there is a peace that is complete, nothing lacking at all. It envelopes us, wrapping …

Continue reading →

“It’s in the Messiah that you found yourselves home free—signed, sealed, and delivered by the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul

June 2, 2016

Do I see that I have finished the most difficult part? In the salvation that Jesus offers me, I’m not quite there yet …

Continue reading →

“You don’t get to know the time. Timing is the Father’s business.” ~Jesus

June 1, 2016

We always want to know when. Jesus followers wanted to know if Jesus was going to restore the Kingdom now. …

Continue reading →

“Summing up: …be sympathetic …. bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing.” ~Apostle Peter

May 31, 2016

My job is to be sympathetic. No doubt about it. That leads to me being a blessing. It is way …

Continue reading →

“God has rolled up His sleeves” ~Isaiah

May 30, 2016

Oh, my goodness!! Our heavenly Father has rolled up His sleeves. He is at work. He is not sleeping. Jesus …

Continue reading →

“We want you to be as proud of us as we are of you when we stand together before our Master Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul

May 29, 2016

Here are some questions. Will I be proud when I stand before Jesus? That is a stunning question. Think about …

Continue reading →

Am I just finger painting in my walk with the Messiah Jesus?

May 28, 2016

When I was young, I loved to finger paint. I was pretty good at it, I think. 🙂 I am …

Continue reading →

“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” ~Apostle John

May 27, 2016

I like to think I know a lot about love. It doesn’t start with me, however. It starts with God. …

Continue reading →

Am I worshiping the wrong thing?

May 26, 2016

We worship everything but God. I trust in my 401k. When I am in financial trouble, I have a credit …

Continue reading →

Old plan thoughts carry over to the new plan of Jesus

May 25, 2016

Here some old plan thoughts that carry over into the new plan that Jesus has revealed to us. Mostly things …

Continue reading →

"Are you listening to this? Really listening?" ~Jesus

May 24, 2016

Jesus knows how to ask the right question. He also knows the answer. So, Jesus wants to know …. Am …

Continue reading →

Gideon is God’s man even though he is hiding in a pit!

May 23, 2016

You have to love Gideon. Israel is in bad shape. They have abandoned God. Not just a little but completely. …

Continue reading →

Am I a liar about Jesus?

May 22, 2016

The Apostle John can be direct. I think he learned it from Jesus. No point beating around the bush so …

Continue reading →

“It was God who kept us focused on him, uncompromised.” ~Apostle Paul

May 21, 2016

I like to think I can focus and sometimes I get close. I try hard. I want to be courageous. “I think I can.” It doesn’t work. …

Continue reading →

"If I were simply speaking on my own account, it would be an empty, self-serving witness." ~Jesus

May 20, 2016

Jesus knows who He is. Jesus knows that God sent him to redeem the world. Jesus knows he will pay …

Continue reading →

“Do not be afraid. You have found favor with God.” ~Angel to Mary

May 19, 2016

Mary did not have anything to fear. She didn’t know that but it was true. There are times I don’t …

Continue reading →

"Don’t loiter and make small talk with everyone you meet along the way." ~Jesus

May 18, 2016

Jesus sends us on a mission. Jesus has things He wants me to do for Him. I need to understand His urgency. In …

Continue reading →

Who is the King of Glory? Jesus is a warrior and Jesus is his name!

May 17, 2016

Our enemy seeks to kill, steal and destroy. Our enemy is very serious. Jesus is very clear on this. Our …

Continue reading →

"You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right." ~Jesus

May 16, 2016

Jesus demands that I get my life in order before I can see God in a real way. He knows it is not …

Continue reading →

← Older posts

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 9,778 other subscribers

Top Posts & Pages

  • "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Master [Jesus].” ~Apostle Paul
    "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Master [Jesus].” ~Apostle Paul
  • Are we seeking a shiny new object?
    Are we seeking a shiny new object?
  • "Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you." ~Pericles
    "Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you." ~Pericles
  • "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile." ~Max Lucado
    "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile." ~Max Lucado
  • "A man of courage is also full of faith." ~Marcus Tullius Cicero.
    "A man of courage is also full of faith." ~Marcus Tullius Cicero.

Tags

Anger Apostle Paul Sayings Faith Family Friend God's Goal God is God God is Good Good News Heal Heart Heaven Holy Spirit Jesus Jesus Manifesto Jesus Sayings Joy Kindness Kingdom Kingdom of God King Solomon Love Matthew 5 Messiah Miracle Obedience Peace Praise Resurrection Sick Sin Teachings Truth Wisdom Wise Sayings

Follow me on Twitter

My Tweets

Recent Posts

  • Should we both fast and pray? February 3, 2023
  • “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Master [Jesus].” ~Apostle Paul February 2, 2023
  • Are we seeking a shiny new object? February 2, 2023
  • Why are So Many Young Americans Irreligious? The Secular Brainwash is the First Reason February 1, 2023
  • “Laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” ~Apostle Paul February 1, 2023

Categories

Archives

Recent Posts

  • Should we both fast and pray?
  • “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Master [Jesus].” ~Apostle Paul
  • Are we seeking a shiny new object?
  • Why are So Many Young Americans Irreligious? The Secular Brainwash is the First Reason
  • “Laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” ~Apostle Paul

Archives

  • Michael Wilson
    • Should we both fast and pray?
    • “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Master [Jesus].” ~Apostle Paul
    • Are we seeking a shiny new object?
    • Why are So Many Young Americans Irreligious? The Secular Brainwash is the First Reason
    • “Laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” ~Apostle Paul
    • “Let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.” ~Apostle Paul
    • “We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word.” ~Apostle Paul
    • Is Yahweh God?
    • “A good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.” ~King David
    • “Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother?” ~Apostle Paul

Meta

  • Register
  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.com

Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Follow Following
    • Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts
    • Join 1,694 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...