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

Tag Archives: Death

“Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother?” ~Apostle Paul

January 29, 2023

To whom do I answer? Is it the minister, my wife, my boss, or my children? It is a simple …

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Has Jesus defeated death?

January 9, 2023

Good news: Jesus has defeated death. That is the good news of His resurrection. Jesus brings us life and life …

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Is the alternative to life and light, death and darkness?

December 16, 2022

This sad. It breaks God’s heart. There are a lot of people who simply refuse to know God. Despite all …

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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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How does God work it all out?

March 7, 2022

But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all. Nor …

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Did Jesus visit Sheol before He was resurrected?

January 13, 2022

  Brethren, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us …

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“Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.” ~King Solomon

November 13, 2021

I saw a news show recently where they spent a significant amount of time essentially making the case that everyone …

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“Through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.” ~Author of Hebrews

October 30, 2021

Am I in a war? Is this a battle? Yes, it is. Jesus knows it is true. I must take …

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Is Jesus making everything new?

August 3, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus, the Messiah and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He …

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Does Jesus have victory over rulers and authorities? Do we have victory over death?

May 15, 2021

Jesus is victorious. Jesus has disarmed the enemy and shown us all what they are made of. Jesus is triumphant. …

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Is God pleased at being ignored? Are we hostile to God?

January 28, 2021

Am I focused on God? That is an essential question. It may be the only question worth considering most of the …

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When we die, is that it? Is the story over? Is that the end of hope?

December 23, 2020

I’m active on social media. I have atheists and skeptics tell me all the time that when we die, that …

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How does God prove His love for us?

October 7, 2020

God takes our salvation and relationship with Him seriously. We know that God loves us because He sent His Son …

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Does death have the last word on things?

July 29, 2020

Death has no power over us. It has been swallowed up whole by the triumphant resurrection of our Master Jesus. …

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Does death come from a phantom life of evil and their friends?

July 12, 2020

There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …

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What was the most important thing to Jesus?

June 30, 2020

Everything was complete. The last thing Jesus says is so profound. This is the way it has always been with …

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7 things Jesus said on the cross as He died for us

May 26, 2020

Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …

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“Now if we have died with the Messiah, we believe that we shall also live with Him.” ~Apostle Paul

March 20, 2020

I have been baptized. That unites me with the death, burial and resurrection of my Master Jesus. I live a …

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“Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God come in power.” ~Jesus

January 7, 2020

Jesus is clear. Jesus says Amen (aka truly). I must get this. Jesus is emphatic. What I wonder. What is …

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“We aren’t immortal. We don’t last long. Like our dogs, we age and weaken. And die.” ~Sons of Korah

June 28, 2019

My dad would say very frequently “There are two things certain in life …. death and taxes”. I think for …

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“Jesus humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” ~Apostle Paul

May 2, 2019

Jesus was not wrestling with God’s will or resisting God’s will. Jesus is obedient. He was yielding Himself to God’s …

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“Carelessness kills; complacency is murder.” ~King Solomon

April 12, 2019

I have to guard against being content. Being self-satisfied is dangerous. Neglecting wisdom in my life leads to the destruction …

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“You can be sure that wherever in the whole world the Message is preached, what she has just done is going to be remembered and admired.” ~Jesus

March 23, 2019

Why do I give others a hard time? Why do I get furious with them? What have they done to …

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“Who will roll back the stone from the tomb for us?” ~The 2 Marys

February 11, 2019

It is a real and practical question from the 2 Marys. Great, they are thinking, here we are and how …

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Can my words bring life to others?

February 4, 2019

My speech has an enormous influence for good or ill and is a sure guide to character. The power of …

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What do we know about the victory of Jesus over Satan?

February 2, 2019

Jesus has defeated Satan. Jesus openly spoke about the Cross and His death. It was an hour of judgment for …

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“Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self.” ~Jesus

November 18, 2018

Jesus is challenging me. This is tough. Am I willing to give up everything, including my life for King Jesus? …

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“For to me, to live is the Messiah as He is my source of joy, my reason to live and to die is gain for I will be with Him in eternity.” ~Apostle Paul

October 28, 2018

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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Obedience – Did it mean the ultimate personal cost for Jesus?

October 21, 2018

Jesus was not wrestling with God’s will or resisting God’s will. Jesus is obedient. He was yielding Himself to God’s …

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“Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” ~Jesus

September 26, 2018

Jesus the Messiah was baptized by John: Jesus sets the example for us and was baptized by John. God is …

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“Jesus died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.” ~Apostle Paul

September 24, 2018

Jesus is my substitute for having to pay a penalty for having missed God’s goal. Jesus tasted death for me …

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“Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life.” ~Jesus

July 15, 2018

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

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Speech — It has the Power of Death and Life

June 6, 2018

My speech has an enormous influence for good or ill and is a sure guide to my character. The power …

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“He has risen from the dead!” ~Angel | Breaking News! Jesus rises from the dead in an incorruptible body!

April 1, 2018

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was …

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“I was born in order to die. I die that I may live. Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom!” ~St. Tikhon of Voronezh

March 17, 2018

We all know the saying, “Life is short”. Indeed it is if we do not know our Messiah Jesus who …

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Jesus freed us all from death and destruction.

May 12, 2017

We are made of flesh and blood. Jesus, the Messiah, came in flesh and blood, just like us, to rescue …

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“Think of yourselves the way the Messiah Jesus thought of himself.” ~Apostle Paul

December 24, 2016

The birth of Jesus has special meaning. We must see it from the eyes of Jesus, our Messiah. We should …

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“I’m going to keep that celebration going because I know how it’s going to turn out.” ~Apostle Paul

August 18, 2016

I know the end of the story. I know that Jesus is the anointed one of God and is in …

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“It’s God we are answerable to—all the way from life to death and everything in between—not each other.” ~Apostle Paul

August 15, 2016

Who do I answer to? Is it the minister, my wife, my boss, or my children? It is a simple …

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“When the Messiah died he took that entire rule-dominated way of life down with him and left it in the tomb, leaving you free.” ~Apostle Paul

March 25, 2016

I have died with the Messiah Jesus. I am free from living a “rule-dominated” life. That way of life is …

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“Unless you turn to God, you, too, will die.” ~Jesus

March 6, 2016

Jesus is clear that bad things happen to good people. That isn’t the issue. Jesus is focused on letting me …

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Are we willing to suffer and mature? Will we rejoice and be happy?

June 16, 2015

Jesus, the Son of GOD, came to earth and suffered for us. Imagine that. Take a minute to think about …

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"The simple moral fact is that words kill." ~~Jesus

May 16, 2015

Jesus warns us to be careful about what we say to others. Our mandate is to love. Anything other than …

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” God, your God, is God.” ~Moses

March 24, 2015

God is God. That is all there is to it. We can count on it, day by day. God is …

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"A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

December 13, 2014

We need to have character. We need to know what God wants us to do. We need to do it. …

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"When the wicked die, that’s it—the story’s over, end of hope." ~~King Solomon

September 26, 2014

We are a people of hope. We serve a God who gives us hope. We live in the present and …

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"Take your stand with God’s loyal community and live, or chase after phantoms of evil and die." ~~King Solomon

August 6, 2014

There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …

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Where is the sting of death?

April 20, 2014

Death has no power. It has been swallowed up whole by the triumphant resurrection of our Master Jesus. This is …

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What was the end in Jesus’ mind? The day death died.

April 18, 2014

Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …

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