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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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“Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!” ~John the Baptizer

July 1, 2019

Radically changing my mind and how I think/act (aka repent) is called for by John. Jesus will call for it …

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“Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.” ~Jesus

August 22, 2018

Jesus has just finished talking about not judging and hypocrisy in the Jesus Manifesto. At first sight and hearing, this is …

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“Happy are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” ~Jesus

July 23, 2018

Is my heart pure? That is an essential issue to address. Jesus lays it out in His manifesto (Matthew 5 — …

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“Don’t think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start.” ~Jesus

June 7, 2018

The continuation of Jesus the Messiah’s mission is through his followers. Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit and sent …

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Sanctification — It is the Work of the Holy Spirit

May 23, 2018

I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about sanctification. Maybe I need …

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“Jesus sets out the evidence of what he saw and heard in heaven.” ~John the Baptizer

May 22, 2018

I am not immune to competing for my spiritual faction (aka denomination). I think it is best. I think Jesus …

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“Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” ~Jesus

May 15, 2018

This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We become God’s children …

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“Some [of the disciples], though, held back, not sure about worship, about risking themselves totally.” ~Apostle Matthew

May 12, 2018

Am I a doubter? If I am honest, yes, there are times I doubt. So did some of the 11 …

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“Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” ~Jesus

May 1, 2018

Jesus continues with His radical Manifesto. We all know what it is like to be hungry or thirsty. We can’t …

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Children of God — We become children by new birth

April 28, 2018

This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We become God’s children …

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“And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?” ~Jesus

April 22, 2018

Jesus asks me lots of questions. This one gets to the core of the issue. Who is Jesus? Jesus and …

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Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving

March 4, 2018

Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …

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“But an independent witness confirms me, the most reliable Witness of all.” ~Jesus

November 6, 2017

Jesus is very clear in what he is saying to his disciples. Jesus knows it is not about Jesus. It …

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“And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?” ~Jesus

October 11, 2017

Jesus knows how to get to the heart of the matter. It is a simple question. Jesus wants to know …

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“Go everywhere and announce the Message of God’s good news to one and all.” ~Jesus

August 17, 2017

Jesus had a few things to say after his resurrection and before he ascended to heaven. Jesus was angry that …

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“It’s not possible for a person to succeed—I’m talking about eternal success—without heaven’s help.” ~John the Baptizer

July 11, 2017

I like to think I can do it all myself and that I don’t need any help. I need to …

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“Has the Messiah been chopped up in little pieces so we can each have a relic all our own?” ~Apostle Paul

June 1, 2017

I don’t own Jesus. No church owns Jesus. Jesus hasn’t be chopped up into little pieces called Baptist, Catholics or …

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“John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of missing God’s goal for us.” ~Mark

May 15, 2017

“John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of missing God’s goal …

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“Jesus is going to clean house—make a clean sweep of your lives.” ~John the Baptizer

March 9, 2017

John the Baptizer was doing some amazing things. People were coming out to see him in droves. John was clear …

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“Prepare God’s arrival! Everyone will be there to see the parade of God’s salvation.” ~John the Baptizer

November 21, 2016

Under the old plan, the road could get very bumpy. All curves and careful driving was the order of the …

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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 …

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“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 …

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“Are you the One we’ve been expecting, or are we still waiting?” ~John the Baptizer

January 23, 2016

When Jesus finished placing this charge before his twelve disciples, he went on to teach and preach in their villages. John, …

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“There’s no longer room for doubt—God made him Master and Messiah.” ~Apostle Peter

January 13, 2016

It is clear. There is no room for doubt. We have to accept the facts. Jesus is Master. Jesus died, …

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“Change your mind (repent). God’s kingdom is here.” ~John the Baptizer

October 13, 2015

John, the Baptizer, came to pave the way for his cousin Jesus, the Messiah and our Master. John was very …

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Where is God’s Holy Spirit leading us today?

July 28, 2015

After his baptism, Jesus learned to live, in the present, with the power of the Holy Spirit. He was baptized …

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“You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life.” ~God

February 17, 2015

What an amazing day this was. Jesus goes to be baptized by his cousin, John the Baptist. His Father, God, …

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“Wait for what the Father promised” ~Jesus

July 20, 2014

Jesus told them they had to wait. He didn’t have to. He could have given them the Spirit of God …

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