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Tag Archives: Faith

What do you do when Jesus won’t do what you want Him to?

January 8, 2021

You come to Jesus. You beg him to personally come and heal your son who is dying. Jesus puts you off. …

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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 we look …

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Will we stand firm when Jesus challenges us?

November 17, 2020

You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …

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Is it reasonable to ask Jesus what I must do to do the works of God in my life?

October 29, 2020

‘What must we do to do the works God requires?’ A question from the disciples. I look at the question …

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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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Are we ready to have extravagant love?

October 5, 2020

There is love and then there is extravagant love. My Father loves me extravagantly. I should love the same way. …

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How do we encourage our brothers and sisters in Jesus?

September 29, 2020

I do need to give this more consideration. I ought to be thinking, “How do I spur my friends on …

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Was Jesus a feminist?

September 13, 2020

I can count on Jesus to be just and treat everyone fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …

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What is healing? How does Jesus bring it about?

September 3, 2020

Jesus is wired with the power of God. God’s energy flows through Jesus continuously. So much so, when a sick …

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Where will an “eye for eye” get us? What is the way of Jesus?

August 28, 2020

Jesus loves the word of God. He also knows the legalism can be taken to the extreme. I certainly have …

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How are we made right with a Holy God?

August 24, 2020

It is possible to study the mere letter of Scripture while ignoring coming to its focus, Jesus the Messiah. Can …

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Does hope lead to results?

August 22, 2020

I want more hope in my life. It supercharges my faith. It is the energizer bunny to me. It takes …

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Is Jesus impressed with us?

August 21, 2020

The Roman Centurion was very humble and knew that Jesus could give the command and his servant would be healed. …

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Will we listen to Jesus? Will we trust Him?

August 14, 2020

One day Jesus took a boat ride. A large crowd met him at the seaside when He arrived. One of …

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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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Will I stand firm when Jesus challenges me?

July 11, 2020

You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …

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Why don’t our faithless solutions allow God to shine through?

June 22, 2020

Jesus challenges us. It had been a long day. It was beginning to get late. His disciples came to him …

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Are there any “ifs” among the followers of Jesus? Can anything happen?

June 10, 2020

Jesus summons us to a new level of belief. There are no “ifs” in His world. The new plan he …

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Is it reasonable to ask Jesus what I must do to do the works of God in my life?

May 20, 2020

‘What must we do to do the works God requires?’ A question from the disciples. I look at the question …

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“Hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.“ ~Apostle Paul

April 15, 2020

There are lots of things I can know about God. God created everything. I get that. But how did He …

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“By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible” ~Author of Hebrews

April 14, 2020

God challenges me to deal with reality. God IS. God is God. The universe is real. It exists. It comes …

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I must beg everyone to fight the good fight of faith. It is such a precious gift. I must guard it. I must cherish it. 

April 11, 2020

I am a slave to Jesus. That sounds awkward these days but that is the truth I must know. I …

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“Let us do good to all people” ~Apostle Paul

March 24, 2020

I am to do good to all people. I must be faithful to God’s goal to love my neighbor. I …

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“A man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in the Messiah Jesus” ~Apostle Paul

March 14, 2020

I fall into the trap of thinking that if I just follow the rules, I will be seen as good …

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“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” ~James

March 9, 2020

There is much to be said about faith. So … we start with God. God is the object of my …

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“Let us leave the elementary teaching about the Messiah and go on to maturity” ~Author of Hebrews

December 26, 2019

I want to be mature. I don’t want to be a baby. I want to grow up and be an …

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“So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.” ~Luke

December 16, 2019

Do people speak highly of me as a disciple? Does it matter? My job is to please God. That should …

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“Say the word, and my servant will be healed.” ~Roman Centurion

November 15, 2019

What does faith look like? How can I know how to grab ahold of it and have more of it …

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“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” ~Apostle Paul

October 11, 2019

So what is grace? It is the gift of God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life. I …

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“And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.” ~Apostle John

October 5, 2019

Jesus is the Son of God. I have a witness that Jesus gives me eternal life. That life is found …

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“And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” ~Apostle Paul

September 13, 2019

I want more hope in my life. It supercharges my faith. It is the energizer bunny to me. It takes …

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“How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher?” ~Apostle Paul

August 30, 2019

There is much controversy in our culture today surrounding followers of Jesus who own businesses being forced to photograph gay …

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“But Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law. Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works.” ~Apostle Paul

July 4, 2019

I fall into the trap of thinking that if I just follow the rules, I will be seen as good …

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Does hope reassure believers in their faith?

June 23, 2019

Hope is amazing but what is it really? In most instances in the New Testament, the word hope is the …

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“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.” ~Jesus

June 20, 2019

Where should I put my faith? In God? In Jesus? In the Holy Spirit? Yes! Yes! And Yes! “Do not …

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“There is no way to get rid of this kind of demon except by prayer.” ~Jesus

May 11, 2019

Jesus has to step in to solve a very real problem. That is the way of Jesus. He just doesn’t …

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“By faith, we see the world called into existence by God’s word, what we see created by what we don’t see.” ~Author of Hebrews

May 1, 2019

God is God. God created the universe and everything we know of. God did it through His word. God just …

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Is faith strengthened through testing?

April 23, 2019

There is much to be said about faith. So … we start with God. God is the object of my …

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“Are you serious?” ~Disciples to Jesus

April 7, 2019

Jesus asks me to do something. It seems outrageous. It seems impossible. Are you serious, I ask? Seriously, you want …

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“Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in.” ~Author of Hebrews

March 26, 2019

It is time for me to get on with it. I have a race to run. I need to be …

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Why are Christians described as believers?

March 21, 2019

I am a person who believes in God and the work of His Son Jesus. We are a people of …

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“For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” ~James

March 3, 2019

I must believe. I must also act on my believe. I don’t get to say “Jesus has saved me” and …

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Is Jesus just and impartial in his dealings with people?

March 1, 2019

I can count on Jesus to be just and treat me fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …

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Is fear an opportunity for faith?

February 27, 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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Why do the wicked refuse to listen to God?

February 5, 2019

In the Gospels, Jesus speaks of those who have “ears to hear” at the end of a difficult saying or …

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What is the relationship between obedience and faith in God?

January 27, 2019

Obedience to the will of God demonstrates the reality of a person’s faith in Jesus the Messiah. I must learn …

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What is grace? Why is it important?

January 24, 2019

So what is grace? It is the gift of God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life. I …

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Does hope lead to specific results?

January 8, 2019

I want more hope in my life. It supercharges my faith. It is the energizer bunny to me. It takes …

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“For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.” ~Apostle Paul

January 7, 2019

It is possible to study the mere letter of Scripture while ignoring coming to its focus, Jesus the Messiah. Can …

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Is Jesus in the healing business?

January 4, 2019

Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is in the healing business. …

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“Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed.” ~Jesus

December 16, 2018

I want to believe. I need to believe. I do believe. Master Jesus, help my unbelief. Jesus is the King …

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“You hypocrites, rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you: ‘This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far away from Me.'” ~Jesus

December 13, 2018

  I must change my mind (aka repent). My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen and …

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“Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions.” ~Apostle Paul

December 10, 2018

As a disciple of Jesus, I have accepted Truth, not just as a concept, but as a Person. Jesus said, “I …

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“Get insurance with God and do a good deed, settle down and stick to your last. Keep company with God, get in on the best.” ~King David

November 24, 2018

It is a wise thing to “do good”. I know that “good works” won’t save me. Only the redemptive act …

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Is Jesus the object of our faith?

November 18, 2018

Where should I put my faith? In God? In Jesus? In the Holy Spirit? Yes! Yes! And Yes! Jesus challenges …

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“If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea’; and it would obey you.” ~Jesus

November 4, 2018

Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am born with. Faith is …

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“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” ~Jesus

October 31, 2018

Jesus is now at the core issue as He lays out His manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). God has a …

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“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul

October 15, 2018

I really don’t have an excuse for not having more faith. I have heard Jesus clearly. That is the first …

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“You’re not yet taking God seriously!” ~Jesus

October 6, 2018

How am I doing with my faith and belief in God and Jesus? Am I taking God seriously? Confidence in …

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Children of God — How does it happen? What role does the Spirit of God play?

October 5, 2018

I am so glad that God has adopted me. Jesus has broken the bondage of slavery and given my His …

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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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Law — Is there a conflict between grace and the law?

September 6, 2018

The purpose of the Law was, basically, to bring us to the Messiah. It is essential to start here. Once …

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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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“Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!” ~Apostle Paul

September 2, 2018

I shouldn’t let my faith go on cruise control. The Apostle Paul urges disciples of Jesus to examine themselves. I …

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“Don’t listen to them; just trust me.” ~Jesus

August 20, 2018

Jesus wants to perform a miracle in my life. There are many competing voices telling me it won’t happen. Who …

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What is the outcome of hoping in God? Will it bring security and confidence?

August 13, 2018

Most people understand hope as wishful thinking, as in “I hope something will happen.” I have been guilty of thinking …

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Hypocrisy — What happens when my deeds do not match my words?

August 9, 2018

Jesus is clear. Jesus detests hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore its …

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Toleration — It should be exercised for the benefit of those whose faith is weak

August 7, 2018

How tolerant of other believers should I be? Even when disputing/dialoguing over prominent doctrines, a disciple of Jesus should exercise …

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Mystery — God’s plan of salvation: God’s plan, now revealed, has been hidden for long ages

July 28, 2018

The mystery of faith is a term that occurs in 1 Timothy 3:9. “Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted …

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Achievement — Is faith required?

July 21, 2018

Where does faith come from? Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am …

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Faith — God is the Object of our Faith

July 11, 2018

There is much to be said about faith. So … I start with God. God is the object of my …

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“You have neglected the more important matters of the law — justice, mercy and faithfulness.” ~Jesus

June 26, 2018

How is God’s justice declared? Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …

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“Do you want to get well?” ~Jesus

May 29, 2018

Do I want to get well? Jesus is in the healing business. Jesus can heal me physically and Jesus can heal …

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“What you believed could happen has happened.” ~Jesus

May 19, 2018

Jesus challenges me. Jesus wants me to believe. When I do, Jesus is loving, kind and faithful. Jesus wants to …

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“Who touched my robe?” ~Jesus

April 11, 2018

Am I thinking, if I can just touch Jesus, He will heal me? It is a good question. Sometimes I …

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Peace — It is established in a believer’s relationship with the Father and Jesus

April 4, 2018

There are times I am clearly not at peace. I am not at peace with myself and I am not …

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“That clinches it—help’s coming, an answer’s on the way, everything’s going to work out.” ~King David

February 25, 2018

“That clinches it—help’s coming, an answer’s on the way, everything’s going to work out.” ~King David Source: Psalm 20:6 The Message (MSG) Hope …

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“When we were with you, we made it quite clear that there was trouble ahead.” ~Apostle Paul

December 16, 2017

Being a part of the world of Thanks-Living means we know about trouble ahead but are thankful none the less. …

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“You took a risk of faith, and now you’re healed and whole. Live well, live blessed! Be healed of your plague.” ~~Jesus

November 27, 2017

You have  suffered a condition of hemorrhaging for twelve years—a long succession of physicians have treated you. Your treatment hasn’t …

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“Where can we buy bread to feed these people?” ~Jesus

November 13, 2017

Jesus is clear and purposeful. Jesus has questions. Do I have answers? Some interesting lessons here for me. Jesus loves …

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“Cheer up, son. I forgive your sins.” ~Jesus

November 9, 2017

Jesus is very focused on what brings about miracles. Jesus knows a thing or two about that. Miracles are his …

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“For as long, then, as that promise of resting in him pulls us on to God’s goal for us, we need to be careful that we’re not disqualified.” ~Author of Hebrews

November 7, 2017

Relax, God is in control. I keep hearing that from our Father. He promised a rest. That is His goal …

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“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” ~Apostle Paul

November 5, 2017

Paul reminds me. I am at war. It is an ongoing war. It doesn’t stop. Who is the enemy? The …

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“They never got there because they never listened, never believed.” ~Author of Hebrews

October 23, 2017

God’s goal for me is that I listen and obey Him. God is talking. Am I listening? It is easy …

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“What a generation! No sense of God! How many times do I have to go over these things? How much longer do I have to put up with this?” ~Jesus

October 5, 2017

Jesus is direct with me. When Jesus speaks, I better listen. Jesus has something to say. There are times I …

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“So don’t lose a minute in building on what you’ve been given, complementing your basic faith.” ~Apostle Peter

September 16, 2017

In God’s world, He wants me to be mature in my faith. I must focus on building not standing still …

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“I’m working for the Lord, and even though the Lord’s pay isn’t very high, his retirement program is.” ~~George Foreman

September 6, 2017

You have to love George Foreman. I’ve met him a couple of times and he is the real deal. Who …

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“Daughter, you took a risk of faith, and now you’re healed and whole. Live well, live blessed!” ~Jesus

September 2, 2017

Am I willing to take the risk of faith? Jesus challenges me to be persistent. What are the implications to …

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“Why are you such cowards? Don’t you have any faith at all?” ~Jesus

August 25, 2017

It was a nice day for a boat ride. I’ve been on them before. It is a beautiful day. You …

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“Absolutely everything, ranging from small to large, as you make it a part of your believing prayer, gets included as you lay hold of God.” ~Jesus

August 22, 2017

Jesus challenges me. Am I ready? Jesus shows me the way. The miracles of Jesus show me what God can …

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“So what makes you think God won’t step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help?” ~Jesus

August 6, 2017

Jesus challenges me. I don’t need more faith. I need persistent faith. I must be persistent in my prayer and …

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“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” ~~Napoleon Hill

July 27, 2017

What does Jesus think? God has a plan. What I can conceive is puny compared to God. Jesus challenges me …

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“You don’t need more faith. There is no ‘more’ or ‘less’ in faith.” ~Jesus

July 24, 2017

Here is the real deal about faith. I think I need more faith. If I just had more faith, I …

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“Thanking God over and over for you is not only a pleasure; it’s a must.” ~Apostle Paul

July 23, 2017

What do I have on my to do list for the day? What must I do? Thanking God should be …

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“This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You’re no longer strangers or outsiders.” ~Apostle Paul

June 28, 2017

We have a home that God is building and we are the bricks He is using us to make His …

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“If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help.” ~James

June 22, 2017

James knew this. If I’m honest, I can admit it as well. I don’t always know what I am doing. …

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“Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides.” ~James

June 18, 2017

Really James? A gift? Somehow I think he is serious. This isn’t the way I normally think. Tests and challenges …

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From start to finish, Jesus is absolutely amazing

May 25, 2017

Jesus came to us where we are. He moved into the neighborhood. Not in a distant way but near. The …

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"What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax." ~~Jesus

May 2, 2017

I worry a lot. It isn’t good. I know that. I worry anyway. Jesus challenges me to trust God completely …

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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." ~~Apostle Paul

April 17, 2017

This is His path to peace for me. I don’t understand it for sure but it is true. He is …

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