I fall into the trap of thinking that if I just follow the rules, I will be seen as good …
Hope is amazing but what is it really? In most instances in the New Testament, the word hope is the …
Where should I put my faith? In God? In Jesus? In the Holy Spirit? Yes! Yes! And Yes! “Do not …
Jesus has to step in to solve a very real problem. That is the way of Jesus. He just doesn’t …
God is God. God created the universe and everything we know of. God did it through His word. God just …
There is much to be said about faith. So … we start with God. God is the object of my …
Jesus asks me to do something. It seems outrageous. It seems impossible. Are you serious, I ask? Seriously, you want …
It is time for me to get on with it. I have a race to run. I need to be …
I am a person who believes in God and the work of His Son Jesus. We are a people of …
I must believe. I must also act on my believe. I don’t get to say “Jesus has saved me” and …
I can count on Jesus to be just and treat me fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …
There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …
In the Gospels, Jesus speaks of those who have “ears to hear” at the end of a difficult saying or …
Obedience to the will of God demonstrates the reality of a person’s faith in Jesus the Messiah. I must learn …
So what is grace? It is the gift of God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life. I …
I want more hope in my life. It supercharges my faith. It is the energizer bunny to me. It takes …
It is possible to study the mere letter of Scripture while ignoring coming to its focus, Jesus the Messiah. Can …
Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is in the healing business. …
I want to believe. I need to believe. I do believe. Master Jesus, help my unbelief. Jesus is the King …
I must change my mind (aka repent). My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen and …
As a disciple of Jesus, I have accepted Truth, not just as a concept, but as a Person. Jesus said, “I …
It is a wise thing to “do good”. I know that “good works” won’t save me. Only the redemptive act …
Where should I put my faith? In God? In Jesus? In the Holy Spirit? Yes! Yes! And Yes! Jesus challenges …
Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am born with. Faith is …
Jesus is now at the core issue as He lays out His manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). God has a …
I really don’t have an excuse for not having more faith. I have heard Jesus clearly. That is the first …
How am I doing with my faith and belief in God and Jesus? Am I taking God seriously? Confidence in …
I am so glad that God has adopted me. Jesus has broken the bondage of slavery and given my His …
I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …
The purpose of the Law was, basically, to bring us to the Messiah. It is essential to start here. Once …
In the Bible, courage is also called “good cheer” as in Mark 6:50 when Jesus gave the command to the disciples who …
I shouldn’t let my faith go on cruise control. The Apostle Paul urges disciples of Jesus to examine themselves. I …
Jesus wants to perform a miracle in my life. There are many competing voices telling me it won’t happen. Who …
Most people understand hope as wishful thinking, as in “I hope something will happen.” I have been guilty of thinking …
Jesus is clear. Jesus detests hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore its …
How toleration of other believers should I be? Even when disputing/dialoguing over prominent doctrines, a disciple of Jesus should exercise …
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 …
Where does faith come from? Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am …
There is much to be said about faith. So … I start with God. God is the object of my …
How is God’s justice declared? Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …
Do I want to get well? Jesus is in the healing business. Jesus can heal me physically and Jesus can heal …
Jesus challenges me. Jesus wants me to believe. When I do, Jesus is loving, kind and faithful. Jesus wants to …
Am I thinking, if I can just touch Jesus, He will heal me? It is a good question. Sometimes I …
There are times I am clearly not at peace. I am not at peace with myself and I am not …
“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 …
Being a part of the world of Thanks-Living means we know about trouble ahead but are thankful none the less. …
You have suffered a condition of hemorrhaging for twelve years—a long succession of physicians have treated you. Your treatment hasn’t …
Jesus is clear and purposeful. Jesus has questions. Do I have answers? Some interesting lessons here for me. Jesus loves …
Jesus is very focused on what brings about miracles. Jesus knows a thing or two about that. Miracles are his …
Relax, God is in control. I keep hearing that from our Father. He promised a rest. That is His goal …
Paul reminds me. I am at war. It is an ongoing war. It doesn’t stop. Who is the enemy? The …
God’s goal for me is that I listen and obey Him. God is talking. Am I listening? It is easy …
Jesus is direct with me. When Jesus speaks, I better listen. Jesus has something to say. There are times I …
In God’s world, He wants me to be mature in my faith. I must focus on building not standing still …
You have to love George Foreman. I’ve met him a couple of times and he is the real deal. Who …
Am I willing to take the risk of faith? Jesus challenges me to be persistent. What are the implications to …
It was a nice day for a boat ride. I’ve been on them before. It is a beautiful day. You …
Jesus challenges me. Am I ready? Jesus shows me the way. The miracles of Jesus show me what God can …
Jesus challenges me. I don’t need more faith. I need persistent faith. I must be persistent in my prayer and …
What does Jesus think? God has a plan. What I can conceive is puny compared to God. Jesus challenges me …
Here is the real deal about faith. I think I need more faith. If I just had more faith, I …
What do I have on my to do list for the day? What must I do? Thanking God should be …
We have a home that God is building and we are the bricks He is using us to make His …
James knew this. If I’m honest, I can admit it as well. I don’t always know what I am doing. …
Really James? A gift? Somehow I think he is serious. This isn’t the way I normally think. Tests and challenges …
Jesus came to us where we are. He moved into the neighborhood. Not in a distant way but near. The …
I worry a lot. It isn’t good. I know that. I worry anyway. Jesus challenges me to trust God completely …
This is His path to peace for me. I don’t understand it for sure but it is true. He is …
Fill in the blank. But because of __________ I would not confess my faith for fear I will be kicked …
Joseph had been in jail a long time. Pharaoh put him there. But now, all of the sudden, Pharaoh needed …
There is a striving for “things” that is not natural in God’s world. Being content is a huge thing. It …
How often do I keep quiet when I should say what I believe? Too often I think. If I believe …
Imagine being a young woman. You are a virgin. An angel shows up and lets you know you are going …
How very true. Paul reminded us that faith, hope and love define God’s new plan. But it is love that …
You know, this is my favorite part of all. It doesn’t matter if I am up or down. Happy or …
The Roman Centurian was very humble and knew that Jesus could give the command and his servant would be healed. …
So here is something else to be anxious for. Am I anxious for the mercy of Jesus the Messiah? I …
It is a fairly reasonable question. We come to Jesus. From our religious culture and upbringing we ask “What must …
This is pretty good advise. It came from a woman who knew Jesus very well. His mother knew who Jesus …
I get many gifts in life. Do I see tests and challenges as one of them? That is how I …
God got everything started. Everything came from Him. His word made it all happen. He is also the one who …
It doesn’t matter why they asked Jesus to do something for Simon’s mother-in-law. They wanted Jesus to do something for her. …
Just a quick look at the space images on the NASA site and there is no doubt what a great …
There are a lot of basic and fundamental truths I need to experience as I become a disciple of Jesus. …
Keep on believing Keep looking forward Trust God
Worry is not faith. Faith is obedience. God says go. I must go. God has a goal in mind for me. …
There are some things that just aren’t possible with us. We can’t please God without faith. With faith, nothing is …
Jesus challenges to keep moving ahead. Don’t stop. Don’t give up. We are a people of hope. We know how …
I can count on God. God is reliable. God’s goal for me is that I believe in his son Jesus. …
I want more supernatural courage. That kind of faith is growing and I thirst for it. Do you? I want …
The problem with putting it all on the line for Jesus… is that it might not work out. The problem …
What is worth reporting on, in Paul’s opinion? It is all about the love we show to others. That is …
Jesus came into the world as light. Jesus makes everything clear. I can see because of Jesus. Without Jesus, I …
God lights my path. God saves me. Jesus, the Messiah, has paid the price for my missing God’s goal and …
There is a strange thing about wanting to control what is going on with others. I become very critical. Suspiciously …
I have a job. Jesus has given it to me. I must be faithful in fulfilling it. I can’t shirk …
Jesus is my Master and the Messiah (anointed one of God). It is a gift from Jesus that I am …
We all want to live. Before Jesus, I was in the world of the dead. I knew it then and I fully understand …
I can’t do anything, in and of myself, to please God. That is difficult to get in my core some …
God has a goal for us. God, through his victorious son Jesus, wants us to build on the foundation of …
