Jesus is my High Priest, interceding for me before God. Jesus is able to save me altogether, perfectly, so that nothing …
There is no doubt that persecution is a stark reality of living for a disciple of Jesus. For a disciple …
When Jesus saw the large crowds as sheep without a shepherd, His compassion led Him to teach them the things …
I don’t like to think about it. I prefer to ignore liars. They didn’t mean it, I think. Jesus is …
What joy there is in bringing children into this world. Consider this from Jesus: When a woman is in labor, …
Yes, joy is most certainly is experienced in my relationship with Jesus! I have good news. I want to shout …
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
Jesus is now at the core issue as He lays out His manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). God has a …
Jesus looks me hard in the eye. Jesus is clear. Jesus isn’t going to pull any punches with me. …
I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …
Family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a spiritual sense. The foundation of …
Jesus challenges me. “Happy are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Clearly, I am to be pure. …
Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …
Jesus is my Master. Jesus is the Word of God. Jesus has always been with God. Jesus is the Son …
I am so glad that God has adopted me. Jesus has broken the bondage of slavery and given my His …
The Jesus Manifesto continues with Jesus laying out for me what I need to be like in this world. I …
I need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …
Joy is something that I must work at. It is a fruit, needs cultivation, water, fertilizer and more. Neglect can …
Nothing moves me to forgive like the stunning knowledge that I have myself been forgiven. Nothing proves more clearly that I …
I started out strong. I imagine you did too. And then … Something happened. Or several things. We went off …
There is no doubt that persecution is a stark reality of living for a disciple of Jesus. For a disciple …
Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, exemplified all of the Father’s attributes, including His compassion. When Jesus saw His …
I love this song. I think it is my all time favorite. I grew up hearing it in church and …
Doctrine is “a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or believed to be true.” Biblical doctrine refers to …
This is pretty stunning. Of course, John the Baptist is a prophet and is determined to speak the truth of …
My role is one of a slave. I am a devoted slave of Jesus, the Messiah. Really? Yes, a slave. …
Am I a master at making myself look good? What Jesus has to say to the religious elites (aka Pharisees) …
There is good news, for all of us. Jesus has a heart for the lost and those who have missed …
Jesus famously said “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will …
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or temptation. It …
Jesus is born. We all know the story. Apparently Mary and Joseph couldn’t afford a sheep for the sacrifice. As …
Mothers, you have to love them. They want us to do something. We might as well do it. Jesus understood …
I am thinking this part of the Jesus Manifesto has been ripped out of most Evangelical and Protestant bibles. I …
Greed is very insidious. It creeps into my life and I don’t recognize it at all some days. I have …
Jesus continues with His radical Manifesto. We all know what it is like to be hungry or thirsty. We can’t …
Jesus knows what I am thinking. There is no hiding. Jesus will shine the light on my indifference. I must …
I like to take comfort in my faith. Of course, I believe in God and Jesus. I have for a …
I want to follow Jesus’s call and be a disciple. What will it cost me? Am I prepared? There is …
Jesus warns us in Matthew 7 where we hear Him say “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s …
Sometimes my worst fears come true. It really was cancer. I did go broke. I was homeless and living in …
There is right and there is wrong. We all know the difference. I must remember to stand up for the …
There are times I am clearly not at peace. I am not at peace with myself and I am not …
Gentleness is a mark and a part of the character of a follower of Jesus. We know from Galatians 5:22 …
Holy Tuesday is is a busy day. Many chapters of the Gospels are devoted to it.(Matthew 21:23—23:39; Mark 11:27—12:44; Luke 20:1—21:4). Here …
“Happy (aka Blessed) are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 5:9 (NASB) Jesus continues on with his …
We all know the saying, “Life is short”. Indeed it is if we do not know our Messiah Jesus who …
Here are six things God hates, and one more that he loathes with a passion: eyes that are arrogant, a tongue that lies, …
Jesus says “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” The commendation of peacemakers – It …
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
“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 …
I’ve loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. If you keep …
Prefer my life-disciplines over chasing after money, and God-knowledge over a lucrative career. For Wisdom is better than all the …
Jesus is put out with the Pharisees. Jesus points them and us to the Bible. I’m afraid our church leaders …
You’ll even be turned in by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. Some of you will be killed. There’s no telling …
Am I clever? I like to think I am some days. So did the Sadducess (Religious Leaders). They thought they …
I am a great fan of “Leave it to Beaver”. Leave It to Beaver ran for six full 39-week seasons (234 episodes). …
There is a realization I need to come to daily and it is a tough one. I am not in …
Am I mature in God’s ways? Am I eating solid food? Can I teach others what God is saying and …
Am I praying for my friends and family? How much time do I spend interceding for them? None? Some? Enough? …
Is it an interruption? Or is it God? Is it an interruption? I live in in a world where I …
We are asked to stand in awe of our mighty God. He is God. And there is a promise. Why …
Wisdom is challenging. It sounds great but it isn’t easy to do. This advice about anger and bad tempers is …
Here is the deal about wisdom. God has a goal for me. God wants me to be wise. I need …
What does it take to be a part of God’s family? The answer is very straight forward. Jesus doesn’t hold …
I like to think I can do it all myself and that I don’t need any help. I need to …
I love to eat. Almost anything, anytime. There is nothing like a great meal with family or friends. I have …
I don’t own Jesus. No church owns Jesus. Jesus hasn’t be chopped up into little pieces called Baptist, Catholics or …
Mother’s are so special to us. Of course, my mother is no different. My mother, Dorothy Mae Frey was born …
Angel, I have so much respect for you. You are an amazing mother and I stand in awe. Your love, …
In our family, like most families, being a “member of the household” means something special! It means you walk right …
Jesus challenges us to be on fire for him and God’s government. Nothing else should matter. Not family or friends. …
Jesus challenges us to not act or pretend. Hypocrisy is high on his list values to avoid. Authenticity is the …
Fill in the blank. But because of __________ I would not confess my faith for fear I will be kicked …
Duck Commander / Dynasty family. This is a must see video. Part of the “I am Second” series. Phil starts …
I can trust lots of people or things. I can trust my wife and family. I can trust my credit …
Jesus has given me a mission. He has also given me power. The first charge was to wait for the …
Should I pray for an easier life OR to continue becoming a stronger man? I will pray for power equal …
Challenges in life are a gift of God. Challenges come from many directions. But it is the very pressure of the …
I am not thinking big enough. My imagination is limited in ways I can’t grasp. I ask for catfish and …
What type of thing would seriously and urgently concern the Apostle Paul about Christians? Paul challenges me to get along. …
Jesus wants us to tell the story of what He has done for us, the mercy and the love. Jesus …
What is the best thing to do? What does God want? Do I pray first or just do what I …
We live in a world where driving a “hard bargain” seems to be a real strategy that is respected. As …
It is another beautiful day in paradise. Which reminds me that He made all of this. With His word He commanded …
Jesus is clear. Judging and focusing on what people are doing I don’t care for will bring the same thing …
Christmas is close! Very close!! Holidays are about family, friends and fun .. Pray! Keep God first! If it doesn’t …
God got everything started. Everything came from Him. His word made it all happen. He is also the one who …
There is a lot I can focus on every day. Jesus challenges me to focus. Need some ideas on what …
Telling everyone about the good news of God was the mission of Jesus. It was why He came to our …
There are a lot of basic and fundamental truths I need to experience as I become a disciple of Jesus. …
Jesus gives us power. I have power to bless and I have power to curse. I must be careful. I must choose …
If I asked my family, friends and colleagues if it is clear that I am on their side, what would …
The kind of stories we listen to and repeat to our self is vitally important. Check this out from Bill …
I am a very fortunate man. My father gave me excellent advice. I don’t know that he saw that was …
It is only through Jesus the Messiah that we have true equality. It isn’t achieved by any other means. It …
I am sticking with God!! I could trust myself, my friends, my family. Nothing wrong with that. That is what …
Paul lived as if Jesus could show up any minute. He believed it in his core. His passion, every minute, …
Jesus challenges us to love everyone, all the time. Jesus challenges us to love God, with a passion that can’t …
Jesus challenges me to change my mind about how to pray. We are steeped in the religious way to do it. That …
