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

Tag Archives: Courage

“Do not be afraid.” ~Jesus

January 4, 2023

In the Bible, courage is also called “good cheer” as in Mark 6:50 when Jesus gave the command to the disciples who …

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“Whether we are at home on earth or away from home and with Him, it is our constant ambition to be pleasing to Him.” ~Apostle Paul

September 18, 2022

My hope is in Jesus. That is the main thing about the main thing. Is your hope in Jesus?  If not, …

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“Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage …” ~Mark

August 19, 2022

God challenges us to get radical for his blessed son Jesus, the Messiah. This is not a life for the …

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“I am one of those who would rather sink with faith than swim without it.” ~Stanley Baldwin

June 9, 2022

God is talking to us. Just like Jesus did with Peter when Jesus was walking on the water in the …

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“In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” ~Jesus

April 14, 2022

There is a time to get prepared. That time is when trouble is on the way. I must listen and …

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Think bold and aim big. Be blessed. God is with us.

July 8, 2021

  Anytime of year is a good time to assess where I am and where I am going. I don’t …

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Why are we so afraid?

April 2, 2021

Nothing is impossible with God. Do we have confidence in Him? Do we know, deep in our inner being, that …

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Should we be brave? Should we be strong? Should we give up? Should we expect God to get here soon?

March 26, 2021

Now here is some good news. God is going to take care of us. Our job is to love God. Our …

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Will we be bold? Will we have courage?

March 18, 2021

Jesus wants to perform a miracle in our lives. There are many competing voices telling us it won’t happen. Who …

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Are we ready to be bold and have courage in Jesus?

March 6, 2021

The five thousand had just been feed. It was a stunning day. God had been shown, through His son Jesus, …

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Where do we get with courage? What happens when we believe Jesus?

January 1, 2021

What we know: With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer. What if …

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How bold and courageous can we be with God in control?

December 22, 2020

God is speaking. He is moving. Will I keep quiet about what I have seen and heard? Will I speak …

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How much courage can we have as we suffer for Jesus?

December 9, 2020

Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on. There are many difficulties. Jesus told us there would …

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Why is God’s goal for us is to do everything in love?

October 10, 2020

Sometimes I am stunned by the simplicity of how God speaks to us. Through Paul He gave it to us …

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What is courage? Do we have confidence in God?

September 6, 2020

Nothing is impossible with God. Do we have confidence in Him? Do we know, deep in our inner being, that …

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What is courage?

September 1, 2020

Wandering around is not a sign you are lost. In your heart, you probably know where God wants you to …

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Will we have courage and believe our Master Jesus the Messiah?

August 10, 2020

With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer.What if we look silly. We …

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“Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” ~Jesus

April 30, 2020

I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin). I sin. I need forgiveness. I need a pardon. Jesus stands …

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“Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul.” ~Jesus

December 9, 2019

There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …

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“You are the man!” ~Nathan

June 4, 2019

God gives strength to his people. He enables them to be courageous through his gift of faith. God proves himself …

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Can we have courage in our prayers?

April 7, 2019

Am I ready to be bold and have confidence when I approach Jesus in prayer? Jesus is my great high …

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“You will not be afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day.” ~King David

March 13, 2019

I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …

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Fear — Should I be afraid of natural phenomena like tornadoes and hurricanes?

September 25, 2018

I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …

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“Courage! It’s me. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus

September 5, 2018

In the Bible, courage is also called “good cheer” as in Mark 6:50 when Jesus gave the command to the disciples who …

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“Encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” ~Apostle Paul

August 26, 2018

Can I be gentle in caring for the weak? Every person is powerful. I can speak words that influence others. …

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“Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus

August 12, 2018

The five thousand had just been feed. It was a stunning day. God had been shown, through His son Jesus, …

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Is faithfulness encouragement to be trustworthy?

April 8, 2018

I am called to be faithful and trustworthy. I am challenged by this some days. When I think about it …

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“Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus

July 31, 2017

  If Peter was anything, he was nothing but bold. But it seems that he was also always asking for …

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“If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him—work it out between the two of you.” ~Jesus

July 30, 2017

Jesus has a way he wants us to follow to work out our grievances against one another. If I am …

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It tickles Him to no end: A Poem

July 3, 2017

There are times that I seem to know what I am doing. Some times, not all times. There are other …

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“In the world you have tribulation, but take courage ; I have overcome the world.” ~Jesus

June 17, 2017

Difficulties are a natural part of the world. Jesus brings me peace and offers courage. In fact, Jesus promised us …

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"Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts." ~~Winston Churchhill

May 7, 2017

Jesus challenges me to have courage and to not be afraid. That is God’s goal for me, every day. I …

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“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus

May 3, 2017

99 out of 100 things I worry about never happen. And yet, I continue to be afraid. Jesus is ever …

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Jesus leads us as the new pioneer of supernatural faith and courage.

December 18, 2016

God got everything started. Everything came from Him. His word made it all happen. He is also the one who …

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“Everything is going to be all right. Take courage. Be strong.” ~God to Daniel

November 2, 2016

Daniel saw something that created massive fear in his life. He  fainted, fell flat on the ground, face in the …

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"I made you. I don’t make mistakes." ~~God

October 24, 2016

I am God’s creation. He made me. Jesus loves me. Everything that happens in my life works out for good. Courage …

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“Build up his courage.” ~God to Moses

October 17, 2016

God wants us to build up courage in others. We all get discouraged and we hear our friends express it …

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Will I take a risk and have more courage for Jesus?

October 6, 2016

To admit that I have a new heart and a glory from God, to begin to let it be unveiled …

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Is there any mistake about it? Nothing is impossible with God!

September 10, 2016

When God brings about what is otherwise impossible, there can be no mistake that God did it. It is easy …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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“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 …

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What is Jesus saying to me today that requires supernatural courage?

May 4, 2016

There were two who walked on water. Jesus wasn’t the only one. Peter had supernatural courage. Jesus said one word. …

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Will I keep my eye on the goal that Jesus the Messiah has for me?

March 10, 2016

I need to keep my eyes on the goal that Jesus the Messiah has for me. I want all that God has for …

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“A man of courage is also full of faith.” ~Marcus Tullius Cicero.

December 20, 2015

We all need more courage. We should pray to be bolder. What does it take for more courage in our …

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“It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.” ~Theodore Roosevelt

September 7, 2015

Work is a good thing. It isn’t always easy. Some days it is painful. With courage we can see the …

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“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – e e cummings

July 12, 2015

Much of life is about courage. Jesus calls us to a life of boldness, inspired by the Holy Spirit. We …

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“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” ~~Nelson Mandela

June 2, 2015

We all are afraid. We all need more courage. God gives us the courage to go on. Jesus says to …

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“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” – Anais Nin

May 7, 2015

Now is the time for a courage assessment. Jesus challenges us to be bold. Are we up to the challenge? …

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“Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.” ~John Wayne

March 2, 2015

Fear is real. Courage is about having faith and overcoming the fear. Courage is being scared to death and saddling …

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“Give your servants fearless confidence in preaching your Message.” ~Apostle Peter

February 24, 2015

The apostles had already received the power of the Holy Spirit after Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended …

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“We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” ~Ronald Reagan

February 23, 2015

There is nothing wrong with simplicity. In fact, there is a lot right with it. Simplicity, however, should not be …

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"Stand in line and take your turn." ~~Jesus

February 9, 2015

Jesus had been pretty busy. He took a trip to a new area thinking he could get away for a …

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"We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 18, 2015

Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood. Fear can be …

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Mandela’s Way: Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love, and Courage

January 10, 2015

Some great observations about Nelson Mandela. Truly a man of great courage. Mandela’s Way: Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love, and …

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Are you thinking about 2015? Think bold. Aim big.

December 27, 2014

Are you thinking about 2015? Most of us are. Think bold. Just because I didn’t achieve everything I wanted to …

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"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult" ~~Seneca

September 8, 2014

We need courage. We need to be bold. Life is difficult. There are challenges everyday. Today is the day. It …

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“But take heart! I have conquered the world.” ~~Jesus

August 23, 2014

Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on. Fear can cripple. How many times does God come …

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“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” ~~Elmer Davis

August 15, 2014

Freedom is core to who we are. We all long for freedom. It takes courage. It is not for the …

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“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” ~~Billy Graham

August 3, 2014

There is something about being courageous. Others take notice. Others will act as well. Just ask Martin Luther King, Jr., …

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More boldness and fearless confidence!!! Peter walked on the water to Jesus.

July 16, 2014

We marvel that Jesus walked on water. What He did was stunning. Afterwards the disciples worshiped Him. We need to …

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“You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” ~~Jesus

May 12, 2014

Nothing is impossible with God. Do we have confidence in Him? Do we know, deep in our inner being, that …

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All who wander are not lost. Israel knew how to get to the promised land. They didn’t have the courage to go.

May 8, 2014

Wandering around is not a sign you are lost. In your heart, you probably know where God wants you to …

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"Daughter, you took a risk of faith, and now you’re healed and whole." ~~Jesus

April 25, 2014

With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer.What if we look silly. We …

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This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What’s next, Papa?" ~~Apostle Paul

April 20, 2014

We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We share in His resurrection and live a resurrection life. We get to share …

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