I covet what other people have like their house or their car, their job or anything that a neighbor has. …
Grace is the undeserved kindness of God. I am so grateful for what God has done for me. It is …
Joy is something that I must work at. It is a fruit, needs cultivation, water, fertilizer and more. Neglect can …
I must come to a basic understanding about wealth. Jesus is challenging me. So is the Apostle Paul. Riches are …
I belong to the body of the Messiah. Now that is stunning. I must be transparent and speak the truth. …
It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in my mind. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …
I am a part of God’s “new creation” (2 Cor. 5:17), and God continues to work in me to make …
God wants me to have knowledge of Him and what He expects of me. In order to obey Him, I …
There is much to be said about self denial and the scripture repeats this theme over and over. Jesus is clear. The Apostles …
Okay, I’m older now. Much older. It is easy to get impatient with me. There are many things I do …
It is possible to study the mere letter of Scripture while ignoring coming to its focus, Jesus the Messiah. Can …
One of the primary purposes of the assembly of disciples is to praise God and glorify Jesus, our Master. I …
Jesus is my example of the pure model of a true friend, for He laid down His life for His …
I don’t like to think about it. I prefer to ignore liars. They didn’t mean it, I think. Jesus is …
As a disciple of Jesus, I have accepted Truth, not just as a concept, but as a Person. Jesus said, “I …
Jesus has a goal for me. It is to be a peacemaker. Peacemaking is a big goal given to us …
It is a good thing to want to be a leader in the assembly (church) that is called out of …
God has a goal for me. Jesus calls on me to be gentle and meek. I am to be humble. …
Jesus does not exhort me to get angry, as if this is anger were a good motivator or energy for positive action. …
God calls on me to respect others, placing them as more important than I am. Jesus is very clear about …
God’s holiness is what separates Him from all other beings, what makes Him separate and distinct from everything else. God’s …
My hope is in Jesus. That is the main thing about the main thing. Is your hope in Jesus? If not, …
Jesus shows me how to love and be kind. Jesus commands me to love. God wants me to be kind, …
I really don’t have an excuse for not having more faith. I have heard Jesus clearly. That is the first …
Jesus is my substitute for having to pay a penalty for having missed God’s goal. Jesus tasted death for me …
They are smooth. They are slick. They flatter me. What’s the problem? I need to be discerning. There are those who …
So here we go. Let’s check off the list. I am not wise. I am not mighty. I am not …
I shouldn’t let my faith go on cruise control. The Apostle Paul urges disciples of Jesus to examine themselves. I …
God is very, very patient with me. Jesus the Messiah is perfectly patient. I am so thankful for that. Where …
Can I be gentle in caring for the weak? Every person is powerful. I can speak words that influence others. …
Can I do good? I want to but there is this evil nature that can get in the way. God shows …
Obedience is a willingness to submit myself to the will of God and to put it into effect. Scripture emphasizes the …
The joy of deliverance is amazing. When God sets me free, rejoicing is in order. I was tied up missing God’s …
Self-control is an issue of my heart. I must not be wishy-washy in my resolve. I must excerpt control of my …
I should be patient, even as Jesus is patient. Naturally, in and of myself, I am not. God’s kindness is …
Should I renounce anger? Yes! Jesus does not exhort me to get angry, as if anger were a good motivator or energy for …
Prophecies of peace are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus the Messiah. Peace is real. Jesus wants me to experience peace. …
How did Paul see himself? Paul saw himself as a slave of Jesus. This is not a fluke. Paul also …
God is good — We see it in his work of creation I have good news. God is God and perfect. …
Am I wrong to hope? Now this is amazing. I am not disappointed when I hope. In my hope, I …
The Apostle Paul lays out a basic premise of The Way (της οδου). We are children of God and more …
Being a part of the world of Thanks-Living means we know about trouble ahead but are thankful none the less. …
It was God’s plan not to mess around any longer. God decided he would end the “I’ve missed God’s goal …
I live and work in a world where authority comes from a vote or an appointment. I see, every day, …
Who doesn’t want more wisdom in life? I know I do. The path to wisdom is in knowing Jesus better …
Paul reminds me. I am at war. It is an ongoing war. It doesn’t stop. Who is the enemy? The …
I grew up in a “rule keeping” church. It was pretty clear that if I didn’t do certain things I could …
Paul has just given a very lengthy rant on why followers of Jesus shouldn’t file civil claims against one another. …
The Apostle Paul, full of the wisdom of Jesus the Messiah, has given us insight into God’s goal for us. …
Do I think I am wise by being up-to-date with the times? If I do, I am being very foolish. …
We know what we are thinking. We do it every minute of our waking hours. A steady stream of thoughts. …
Recommendations. Endorsements. Credentials. References. Likes. The way of this world. Is this God’s way? It is definitely not. Should I …
The Apostle Paul is wrapping up his letter to the Ephesians. There are many things we need to do. He …
Some things are amazingly simple with God. Here are a few of them. God is strong. Nothing weak about him …
As we start out on the journey with Jesus, it helps to have leaders who inspire us. Sure, I need …
What do I have on my to do list for the day? What must I do? Thanking God should be …
Things are going to get rough. I am not going “to get my way”. That is a reality and I …
Am I making a fool of God? No. It can’t be done. God is God. I can’t make a fool …
Oh my goodness. Am I as true to my word as God is to His? God doesn’t flip flop when …
In our family, like most families, being a “member of the household” means something special! It means you walk right …
I want to go after God. He is the rich one, not me. He can pile it on. Jesus, the …
Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected. But in …
Pretty good advise from Paul. Being appreciative and cheerful of what God is doing in my live is so important. Paul …
Everyone is welcome in God’s world. We don’t naturally understand it or how it works but it is true. It …
I am not thinking big enough. My imagination is limited in ways I can’t grasp. I ask for catfish and …
There is a striving for “things” that is not natural in God’s world. Being content is a huge thing. It …
Jesus love is extravagant!! It is absolutely over the top and He never holds back at all. Mostly what my …
How often do I keep quiet when I should say what I believe? Too often I think. If I believe …
What is the best thing to do? What does God want? Do I pray first or just do what I …
God is amazingly wealthy. Jesus has riches beyond what we can even imagine. The power to tap into His strength …
You know, this is my favorite part of all. It doesn’t matter if I am up or down. Happy or …
How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …
I have ideas. I imagine “what if”. Some of this stuff is pretty cool!! Do these ideas seem to be …
Today is a new year and so we celebrate. Today, in Jesus, we get a fresh start and are created …
The birth of Jesus has special meaning. We must see it from the eyes of Jesus, our Messiah. We should …
Having a passion for the things of God is a huge thing. It is easy to get burnt out. So …
Thankfulness doesn’t just appear on the scene all on its own. Some days it is easier than others to be …
Here is some great advise from the Apostle Paul. The best he can wish for us is that we stay …
I am a citizen of the country of God. Jesus is in charge. Jesus is my absolute ruler. The United …
This is stunning and over the top. I am not what I think I am some times. In fact, Paul …
I am interested in how much of my time is “mere busywork”. Now stuff has to get done; there is …
Oh how we value the articulate and charismatic preachers. The powerful of this world. The smart ones. The bright ones. …
Jesus calls on me to be a person of hope. God gives me the Holy Spirit so I can brim …
The message is actually pretty simple. The message is Jesus, the anointed Messiah, King of God’s world. It is only …
I know the end of the story. I know that Jesus is the anointed one of God and is in …
This is subtle but significant. Who gets the credit? Who made it happen? There is only one answer. God gets …
I have been focusing more and more on simplicity. I have been trying to reduce many complex issues down to …
I really enjoy my “news reader” on the internet. I keep up with 100′s of stuff (feeds) a day. I …
Paul lived as if Jesus could show up any minute. He believed it in his core. His passion, every minute, …
We have God’s wisdom in our life. The amazing Spirit of God leads us. That is amazing. While we don’t …
What is worth reporting on, in Paul’s opinion? It is all about the love we show to others. That is …
We don’t like to think about it but there are a number of messages delivered by men of God that …
God has given us the Holy Spirit. That is a sign of His authority in our life. Jesus has left …
Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians was very direct. He was concerned about what was hearing. Sometimes a clearly written …
It isn’t about who was raised in the church and has a religious background. Paul is clear on that. If …
Paul is clear. Jesus is about to arrive. Jesus was also clear. No one knows the time that will happen. …
It is so easy to get carried away. Paul had tried polished speeches before. Not much happened (this is detailed …
We have lots of experts. And that is sometimes a good thing. The problem is that most experts don’t have …
I have a job to do. I must continue and continue to thank God for those I have relationships with. I must not quit. …
Jesus has rescued me from this evil world I’m in by offering himself as a sacrifice for my missing God’s goal for …
