• Home
  • About
    • Blogs I maintain
    • Starting the journey to be a disciple of Jesus.
    • How can I help you? Do you have questions?
  • God Thoughts
    • God is Great
    • God is Good
    • God is God
    • God’s Goal
    • Digital Ministry
  • Quotes
    • Leadership
    • MLK Quotes
  • Jesus Sayings
  • Resources
    • How to be saved!
    • Slave or Servant
    • It’s Greek to me
      • What does it mean to be blessed [happy or fortunate]?
      • What does “Christ” mean?
      • What does it mean to be blessed [happy or fortunate]?
    • Matthew – a “Good News” book
    • Mark – a “Good News” book
    • Luke – a “Good News” book
    • John – a “Good News” book
    • Translation Assessments
    • Why do I use The Message Bible? What about translations?
  • Teachings
  • How to be saved!
  • Personal Thoughts

Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts

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

Tag Archives: Fruit

What happens when we live God’s way?

September 19, 2022

There is my way and there is God’s way. What happens when we live God’s way? Imagine an orchard and …

Continue reading →

What is the result of God’s discipline?

March 2, 2022

All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by …

Continue reading →

“A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit.” ~Jesus

January 3, 2022

Jesus warns us in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) where we hear Him say Beware of false prophets, …

Continue reading →

Where do you get cursing a fig tree?

July 21, 2021

Why in the world would Jesus curse the fig tree? What was He up to? This happened during the week before …

Continue reading →

How is the evaluation of ministries commended by Jesus?

June 20, 2021

What we know: Jesus warns about false prophets. He does this many times. Jesus is clear that not every minister or …

Continue reading →

How can a good tree produce bad fruit?

May 8, 2021

Jesus is beginning to wrap up His manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). Jesus changed his brief metaphor from sheep and …

Continue reading →

But what happens when we live God’s way?

May 2, 2021

Now this is amazing. One of God’s gifts is a sense of compassion in the heart to love. Even if …

Continue reading →

Are we listening to Jesus? Are we really listening?

April 23, 2021

Jesus challenges us to understand GOD’s word. GOD is the farmer. It is GOD who plants the seed. The seed …

Continue reading →

What kind of fruit am I producing? Has Jesus changed my character?

October 30, 2020

I can’t impress God. Some ministers are trying to impress us though. Jesus called it straight. Jesus knows the real …

Continue reading →

Are we exposing the works of darkness?

August 2, 2020

Not all work is the same. Some things are much more important in the Kingdom than others. I shouldn’t waste …

Continue reading →

“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.” ~Apostle Paul

October 29, 2019

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

Continue reading →

“Every tree that doesn’t produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” ~John the Baptizer

September 3, 2019

John the baptizer is speaking the truth. I must be careful to align myself with Jesus and not the religious …

Continue reading →

“Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Therefore produce fruit consistent with changing your mind and actions.” ~John the baptizer

August 24, 2019

John the baptizer isn’t pulling any punches with me. God is serious. God is God. I can’t flee. That is …

Continue reading →

“The farmer came to a tree expecting to find figs, but there weren’t any.” ~Jesus

January 30, 2019

God is seeking fruit. He will accept no substitutes, and the time to change my mind and act differently (aka …

Continue reading →

“You are already pruned back by the message I have spoken.” ~Jesus

November 11, 2018

Jesus is the true source of everything I am or have. Jesus is the real vine. My role is to …

Continue reading →

Peace — Is it through the ministry of Jesus?

September 26, 2018

We are born at war. At birth, my sinful nature has already declared war on God and His truth. My …

Continue reading →

“Keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.” ~Apostle Paul

September 7, 2018

They are smooth. They are slick. They flatter me. What’s the problem? I need to be discerning. There are those who …

Continue reading →

“If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.” ~Jesus

August 23, 2018

Jesus is my Master. As my Master, Jesus has some commands for me. They are not optional if I follow …

Continue reading →

“I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” ~Apostle Paul

August 4, 2018

Self-control is an issue of my heart. I must not be wishy-washy in my resolve. I must excerpt control of my …

Continue reading →

Gentleness — In Caring for the Weak

June 13, 2018

Human power under human control is a half-broken weapon in the hands of a child. But gentleness places my strength …

Continue reading →

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 …

Continue reading →

Joy — Deliverance sets it off

June 3, 2018

I want the joy of the Lord. I want to be more than happy. I want to celebrate God’s victory …

Continue reading →

“A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” ~Jesus

June 3, 2018

Jesus is beginning to wrap up His manifesto. Jesus changed his brief metaphor from sheep and wolves to trees and …

Continue reading →

Goodness – Good Works are a Characteristic of God

May 26, 2018

Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. I can be good …

Continue reading →

Love — It Comes from the Holy Spirit. It is a Gift and it is a Fruit.

May 26, 2018

Where does love come from? Love comes from the Holy Spirit. It is a gift. It is fruit that grows …

Continue reading →

Kindness — God shows it to His people

May 20, 2018

I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak …

Continue reading →

“God charts the road you take. The road the wicked take is Skid Row.” ~King David

May 1, 2017

There is a distinction between those that God has redeemed and those he hasn’t. Those in right standing with Him …

Continue reading →

“It’s who you are in your heart, not what you say and do, that counts.” ~Jesus

February 6, 2017

I don’t like wormy apples. No one does. It is just not right. The ultimate gross out for sure. I …

Continue reading →

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” ~King Solomon

December 26, 2016

In the middle of the night, I cry out to you O God. There is a longing in my heart …

Continue reading →

“But what happens when we live God’s way?” ~Apostle Paul

April 21, 2016

My challenge is to live God’s way. Many times I don’t want to but it isn’t about what I want. …

Continue reading →

What fruit am I bearing?

November 29, 2015

There is my way and there is God’s way. What happens when we live God’s way? Imagine an orchard and …

Continue reading →

“Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” ~Apostle Paul

November 12, 2015

What happens when I live God’s way? (I am pausing here to think on this!!!) Jesus, the Messiah, brings gifts …

Continue reading →

“Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” ~Apostle James

October 9, 2015

There is a “real” wisdom. Not the way I usually think about it for sure. It is God’s wisdom. God created …

Continue reading →

"A good life is a fruit-bearing tree; a violent life destroys souls." ~~King Solomon

February 7, 2015

When we live the life God has intended for us, it is like a tree that gives us delicious fruit. …

Continue reading →

"This total surrender to “the love of Christ” is the only thing that will bear fruit in your life." ~~Oswald Chambers

January 31, 2015

There is an issue of surrender. It is not a “one time” event. It is an hour by hour decision. …

Continue reading →

"A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree." ~~King Solomon

April 1, 2014

King Solomon challenges us to see life as God wants it lived. It is not about the outside, how we …

Continue reading →

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 9,779 other subscribers

Top Posts & Pages

  • "I know that you do not have the love of God within you." ~Jesus
    "I know that you do not have the love of God within you." ~Jesus
  • Is our speech gentle, gracious and tactful?
    Is our speech gentle, gracious and tactful?
  • "So here I am today, eighty-five years old! I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out." ~Caleb
    "So here I am today, eighty-five years old! I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out." ~Caleb
  • Miracles of Jesus -- Raising the dead!
    Miracles of Jesus -- Raising the dead!
  • "Commit your work to Yahweh [the Lord], and your plans will be established." ~King Solomon
    "Commit your work to Yahweh [the Lord], and your plans will be established." ~King Solomon

Tags

Anger Apostle Paul Sayings Faith Family Friend God's Goal God is God God is Good Good News Heal Heart Heaven Holy Spirit Jesus Jesus Manifesto Jesus Sayings Joy Kindness Kingdom Kingdom of God King Solomon Love Matthew 5 Messiah Miracle Obedience Peace Praise Resurrection Sick Sin Teachings Truth Wisdom Wise Sayings

Follow me on Twitter

My Tweets

Recent Posts

  • “Commit your work to Yahweh [the Lord], and your plans will be established.” ~King Solomon March 21, 2023
  • Is our speech gentle, gracious and tactful? March 20, 2023
  • “I know that you do not have the love of God within you.” ~Jesus March 20, 2023
  • “The mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints.” ~Apostle Paul March 19, 2023
  • “The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.” ~Apostle John March 19, 2023

Categories

Archives

Recent Posts

  • “Commit your work to Yahweh [the Lord], and your plans will be established.” ~King Solomon
  • Is our speech gentle, gracious and tactful?
  • “I know that you do not have the love of God within you.” ~Jesus
  • “The mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints.” ~Apostle Paul
  • “The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.” ~Apostle John

Archives

  • Michael Wilson
    • “Commit your work to Yahweh [the Lord], and your plans will be established.” ~King Solomon
    • Is our speech gentle, gracious and tactful?
    • “I know that you do not have the love of God within you.” ~Jesus
    • “The mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints.” ~Apostle Paul
    • “The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.” ~Apostle John
    • Perhaps figuring out what matters most matters most!
    • “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” ~Apostle Paul
    • How is the loyalty of believers demonstrated?
    • “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” ~God
    • “God is a righteous judge, and a God who feels indignation every day.” ~King Solomon

Meta

  • Register
  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.com

Blog at WordPress.com.

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Follow Following
    • Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts
    • Join 1,715 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...