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

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How are we doing with being compassionate?

March 20, 2021

Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, exemplified all of the Father’s attributes, including His compassion. When Jesus saw His …

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How much does God care?

January 28, 2021

It is interesting how some people just don’t “get it”, i.e., understand what we are up to in God. We know …

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How can we bless others today?

January 26, 2021

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water. | Christian Standard …

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Will we go when God calls? Are we ready?

January 22, 2021

Isaiah was an amazing man of God. He stood in God’s presence. He knew God intimately. One day he heard …

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Do we understand love? Do we really get it?

January 14, 2021

John simply got it. The message from God our Father and our Messiah Jesus is that we should love one …

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Does God care?

August 26, 2020

It is interesting how some people just don’t “get it”, i.e., understand what we are up to in God. We …

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Do we get the simple message about love?

August 18, 2020

John simply got it. The message from God our Father and our Messiah Jesus is that we should love one …

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“If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need, but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?” ~Apostle John

October 2, 2019

The simple answer is because God says so. That is it. It is that simple. Jesus commands that I must …

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“And everyone who has this hope fixed on Jesus purifies himself, just as Jesus is pure.” ~Apostle John

August 2, 2019

Holiness comes from God and specifically the sacrificial death of Jesus for our having missed God’s goal for our lives. …

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“I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” ~Jesus

March 4, 2019

I get angry. I say things I shouldn’t and clearly regret later on. I say them though. It isn’t pretty. …

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“The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.” ~Apostle John

January 24, 2019

Now this is stunning news. If I practice missing God’s goal (aka sin) then I am of the devil. Jesus …

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“But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?” ~Apostle John

September 6, 2018

  Jesus is clear. His apostle John is clear. My heart testifies to me what I ought to do. There …

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Victory — Is it complete in Jesus as He defeated Sin?

August 31, 2018

Jesus the Messiah triumphs over and disarms all the powers of evil arrayed against him. Believers are able to share …

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Compassion — Is it shown in actions?

August 21, 2018

Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, exemplified all of the Father’s attributes, including His compassion. When Jesus saw His …

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“Whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?” ~Apostle John

August 21, 2018

Jesus tells me I “cannot serve both God and money.” (Luke 16:13) I must seek to be content with what …

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Atonement — The Purpose of Jesus the Messiah’s death on Behalf of Others

June 29, 2018

The dictionary definition of atonement is satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury or making amends. Jesus has paid the …

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Heart — Assurance Through Inward Experiences of the Renewed Heart

June 19, 2018

Jesus calls on me to be pure of heart. I need need His regenerating Spirit and the blood of His …

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“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” ~Jesus the Messiah

June 19, 2018

Is there Good News? There is good news. The Word of God and Jesus offers an understanding of the source, character, …

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“Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; God probes for what is good.” ~King Solomon

May 27, 2018

God acts from the highest, purest motives. God expects me to do the same. Humans are satisfied with whatever looks …

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“The one who won’t practice righteous ways isn’t from God, nor is the one who won’t love brother or sister. A simple test.” ~Apostle John

May 30, 2017

Some tests are hard. Others are simple. This one is VERY simple. Loving others deeply and the way Jesus the …

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“All of us who look forward to his Coming stay ready, with the glistening purity of Jesus’ life as a model for our own.” ~Apostle John

April 27, 2017

We are children of God but we are becoming like Jesus. Being children isn’t the end game. Sometimes I think …

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“My dear children, let’s not just talk about love; let’s practice real love.” ~Apostle John

November 27, 2016

Self criticism, even when it is deserved, leaves me crippled. I hobble around on crutches pretending no one sees. They …

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“What marvelous love the Father has extended to us!” ~~Apostle John

May 5, 2014

It is interesting how some people just don’t “get it”, i.e., understand what we are up to in God. We …

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