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Tag Archives: Beauty
“For You are great and do wondrous deeds; You alone are God.” ~King David
I am constantly amazed and stunned at how good God is and beautiful His works are. He has done wonderful …
Should we be amazed at God’s actions and His marvelous deeds?
I am constantly amazed and stunned at how good God is and beautiful His works are. He has done wonderful …
“To the end that we who were the first to hope in the Messiah would be to the praise of His stunning brilliance and beauty.” ~Apostle Paul
One of the primary purposes of the assembly of disciples is to praise God and glorify Jesus, our Master. I …
Glory – Is the glory of Jesus God’s glory?
The glory of God is the beauty of His spirit. It is not an aesthetic beauty or a material beauty, …
“You’re not yet taking God seriously!” ~Jesus
How am I doing with my faith and belief in God and Jesus? Am I taking God seriously? Confidence in …
“Celebrate God. Sing together—everyone! All you honest hearts, raise the roof!” ~King David
I serve an amazing God. I celebrate His goodness, righteousness and holiness. God is good. God is good all the …
“I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd puts the sheep before himself, sacrifices himself if necessary.” ~Jesus
King David knew that our Master (Lord) is our shepherd. We all love Psalm 23. Jesus is the good shepherd. …
“Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.” ~Jesus
Glory of Jesus Jesus the Messiah’s beauty, radiance and splendor reflects the glory of the Father. It is both revealed to and …
What is God’s response to those who reject Him and His Son Jesus?
The godless have abandoned God. They have rejected God. I see it everywhere. You see it as well. It seems …
“You’re looking for someone to blame.” ~Jesus
I’m not asking the right question. I’m looking to blame someone. I know this is directed at me. A judging …
Faith — God is the Object of our Faith
There is much to be said about faith. So … I start with God. God is the object of my …
“Be very careful. Keep a sharp eye out for the contaminating yeast of the Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Lutherans or the Catholics. Also the yeast of Biden, Cruz, Sanders, Clinton or Trump.” ~Jesus
This is a special message for our current toxic political and religious environment. Jesus has something to say about all …
Glory — It Existed in Jesus the Messiah Before His Incarnation
Jesus the Messiah’s beauty, radiance and splendor reflects the glory of the Father. It is both revealed to and reflected …
“Bravo, God, bravo!” ~King David
Where is my enthusiasm for God and His marvelous works? Why don’t I shout it out? Do I long for …
“We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” ~Apostle John
John saw it with his own eyes. Imagine that. John was there for the transfiguration. John saw the glory of …
“Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life.” ~King David
This translation is from The Message. We all recognize Psalm 23. The traditional translation of verse 6 is “Surely goodness and …
“Who is the King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle.” ~King David
Who is the King of Glory? King David is a warrior King. He spent much of his life fighting to …
“I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!” ~Jesus to the religious leaders
Some of the religious leaders [Pharisees] in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But Jesus answered, “I …
“Let her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of My burial.” ~Jesus
Jesus came to Bethany the day before Palm Sunday. This actually starts our most holy week! In the Orthodox church, …
“Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! Take what’s coming to you in this kingdom. It’s been ready for you since the world’s foundation.” ~Jesus
Jesus has some great news, for some of us. That is not always what we hear or want to hear. …
Contemplation on a prayer: A Poem
Should I pray for an easier life OR to continue becoming a stronger man? I will pray for power equal …
“Your beauty …. should be that of your inner self.” ~Apostle Peter
Peter heard Jesus talk many times about what defiles someone and what doesn’t. He absorbed all the lessons the Master …
“While hell can be a paralyzing doctrine, it can also be an energizing one, for it magnifies the beauty of the cross.” ~Francis Chan
Francis Chan sees the seriousness of Church doctrine and its meaning and decides to write a book based on his …
“We have enough cubic zirconia Christians hungry for diamonds whose beauty was created from the pressures of life.” ~Kris Vallotton
I am flawed and in a huge way. It is through my weakness that Jesus is magnified as he found …
“Enter with the password: “Thank you!” ~King David
The password is simple. It is easily remembered. We shouldn’t forget it. The key to having a relationship with God, …
Will I tell everyone the good news of Jesus and how he has freed us from prison?
Telling everyone about the good news of God was the mission of Jesus. It was why He came to our …
“My help and glory are in God” ~King David
Where do I look for help? While I may look to myself, family and friends, God is my help. When …
“I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best.” ~Apostle Paul
When I have changed my mind (repented), I need to fill my mind with the right things. What should I …
“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 …
"Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful face on an empty head." ~~King Solomon
God wants us to be wise. He has given us His Holy Spirit. We have all the tools. The challenge …
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