Is God the true God? What about other gods?
We live in world of covetousness and idolatry. Money, self-indulgence, hedonism, materialism, agnosticism and atheism reign. I am regularly asked …
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Going against the grain of the orders of King Jesus will only get me splinters
God is God. God has made Jesus King of God’s country. God makes up His own mind about me and …
Does God give knowledge of his reality through creation?
Creation matters. Atheists reject God and reject God as the creator. If they don’t, their whole worldview collapses. In reality, …
Is Master (Lord) a title of respect for the earthly Jesus the Messiah?
Master (Lord) is a title that signifies Jesus the Messiah’s absolute authority and the basis on which people may know …
“But the exact day and hour? No one knows that, not even heaven’s angels, not even the Son. Only the Father.” ~Jesus
Some things are a mystery. I think I have a “right” to know what’s going on. Jesus shows me the way …
“Don’t you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?” ~Jesus
Jesus has a question for Philip. Jesus called Philip to be a disciple as he (Jesus) was leaving Bethany after being baptized by John. …
“You’re not yet taking God seriously!” ~Jesus
How am I doing with my faith and belief in God and Jesus? Am I taking God seriously? Confidence in …
“Good leadership is a channel of water controlled by God; He directs it to whatever ends He chooses.” ~King Solomon
God is God. God is in control. I don’t get that some days. What about that jerk that is …
“God’s plan for the world stands up, all his designs are made to last.” ~King David
David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme all we want. …
“God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.” ~Apostle Paul
So here we go. Let’s check off the list. I am not wise. I am not mighty. I am not …
“Even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life.” ~Jesus
Jesus rules in every case, over everything and everyone. He is the Master. PERIOD! I am His slave. Jesus is …
The Danger Inherent in the Most Liberal of Christian Beliefs
Originally posted on Christian Apologist:
I came upon an article by Dorothy Cummings McLean from earlier this year in which a…
Holy — Becoming holy involves striving after God
The holiness of God is the most difficult of all God’s attributes to explain, partly because it is one of …
“This has to be the Son of God!” ~Roman Captain at the Crucifixion
A crucifixion is a most painful, cruel and protracted form of execution which involved the victim being roped or nailed …
The Atheist Trolls Pretend to Know it all, but are Illiterate Regarding Life and God.
God is in a good mood but God is God. As humans mistrust God, justice and judgement cries out for …
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.” ~Jesus
God is God. No one else is. God alone is in control. God is Great and God is Good. I …
The authority of Jesus — It is limited by the Father
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
“Why do you call me, ‘Master, Master,’ and do not do what I say?” ~Jesus
Jesus asks very penetrating questions of me. Jesus is patient. Jesus is waiting for my answer. What will I say? …
“Show your strength, God, so no one can miss it. We are out singing the good news!” ~King David
“Show your strength, God, so no one can miss it. We are out singing the good news!” ~King David Source: Psalm 21:13 (The …
“The revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together.” ~King David
The revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together. The signposts of God are clear and point out the right road. The life-maps of God are …
“You’re way off base, and here’s why: One, you don’t know your Bibles; two, you don’t know how God works.” ~Jesus
Am I clever? I like to think I am some days. So did the Sadducess (Religious Leaders). They thought they …
“Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale.” ~King David
Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale. I swear I’ll never treat god-names like brand-names. …
“I’m not trying to get my way in the world’s way. I’m trying to get your way, your Word’s way.” ~King David
Who’s way should I seek? King David knows it is God’s way and not his way. Jesus challenges me to …
“Don’t you know anything? Can’t you see that it’s to our advantage that one man dies for the people rather than the whole nation be destroyed?” ~Caiaphas, the Chief Priest
God is God. God can do anything he wants. The religious leaders were trying to figure out how to do …
“This isn’t pie in the sky by and by.” ~Jesus
How many times have I thought, this is all about heaven? A lot I am thinking. I am reminded of …
“Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear about what it takes to follow him (i.e. be a Christian). There is no ambiguity here at …
I am compelled, by Jesus our Master, to drop everything that takes me away from talking and writing about the good news of life of salvation
I am compelled, by Jesus our Master, to drop everything that takes me away from talking and writing about the …
“Am I so decrepit that I can’t deliver?” ~God
God is not decrepit. That may not be obvious but it is the BIG reality. He has not forgotten how …
“I’ve had enough; I’m on my way to heal the ache in the heart of the wretched.” ~God
God loves the poor and homeless. Of course, I am one of those. I am poor. I am homeless. The …
“Watch out for doomsday deceivers.” ~Jesus
Jesus knows we will have lots of leaders who deceive us about the end of the world. It happened again …
“In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.” ~Henry Wadsworth
Jesus challenges me live a simple life. Today is the day to focus on what God wants me to do. …
“Tear down this Temple and in three days I’ll put it back together.” ~Jesus
Jesus had just chased the merchants out of the temple. He was furious at what was going on. How dare …
“Why are you giving this woman a hard time?” ~Jesus
Why do I give others a hard time? Why do I get furious with them? What have they done to …
“Enjoy the simple, the natural and the plain. Along with that comes the ability to do things spontaneously and have them work.” ~~Benjamin Hoff
Jesus is very clear that not everything is going to be “planned out”. God has a plan. God knows what …
“Do you have any idea how difficult it is for people who ‘have it all’ to enter God’s kingdom?” ~Jesus
We know the story of the rich man who came to Jesus. Eventually, as the story unfolded, Jesus challenged him …
“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
Jesus is direct with me. When Jesus speaks, I better listen. Jesus has something to say. There are times I …
“Do you still not get it?” ~Jesus
There is something Jesus knows about me and I am thinking he knows it about you as well. The disciples …
“After Job had interceded for his friends, God restored his fortune—and then doubled it!” ~Moses
Am I praying for my friends and family? How much time do I spend interceding for them? None? Some? Enough? …
“Know this: GOD (Yahweh), your God (Elohiym), is God (Elohiym) indeed, a God you can depend upon.” ~Moses
It means a lot that God is God. At first, when you think about it, that sounds redundant. Of course …
Is Jesus a respectable religious leader? A Mr. Rogers with a beard?
Is Jesus a respectable religious leader? Jesus is not interested in being a “respectable religious leader”. He is not Mr. …
“You put us in charge of your handcrafted world.” ~King David
King David has some great insight into God’s goal for us. God is God and God made this world. This …
“So why are you now trying to out-god God?” ~Apostle Peter
Can I out-god God? No, I can’t. God is God. Peter laid in on the line with the early Christians who …
Does God Exist? 4 New Arguments that science can’t explain
Originally posted on The culture alternative:
Science tells us that the universe came into being via The Big Bang. But how do…
“Don’t you know there’s a King in Zion?” ~God
Our leaders don’t always get it. They plot, the connive, they think they are in control. They defy God and …
“Know that the LORD is God.” ~King David
God is so good. He is in a good mood all the time. Jesus, God’s son, loves and never stops …
We know God and He delights in impossibilities. He always asks "Is anything too hard for me?"
I am so very thankful for our God. He is amazing. There is no end to the great things He …
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” ~Apostle Paul
I am not thinking big enough. My imagination is limited in ways I can’t grasp. I ask for catfish and …
“I decided not to make another visit that could only be painful to both of us.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul decided not to show up, even though he was wanted. How often, just because someone asks me to come, …
God is great, God and good!
God is great – Nothing is impossible for Him. He can and does anything. Jesus redeems me. Jesus saves me. …
“They will name him Immanuel (Hebrew for “God is with us”)” ~Angel of God
Nothing is impossible with God. Jesus came to us, born of a virgin. His name is “God is with us”. …
“Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand.” ~God
Who is in control of the outcome, the potter or the pottery? The potter of course. I admit that I …
“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command.” ~Author of Hebrews
Just a quick look at the space images on the NASA site and there is no doubt what a great …
“They tracked down and brought in the Levites from all their homes in Jerusalem to carry out the dedication exuberantly: thanksgiving hymns, songs, cymbals, harps, and lutes.” ~Nehemiah
It is a great biblical tradition to celebrate with Thanksgiving. Our God is God and in a good mood. Giving …
“If you’re going to blow a horn, blow a trumpet for God.” ~Apostle Paul
God didn’t choose the brightest and the best. God chooses those who will follow Him. That is it. The brightest …
"I’m not interested in crowd approval." ~~Jesus
Jesus isn’t interested popular opinion or what others think about Him. Jesus isn’t running for political office. Jesus’ only goal …
“Keep me from stupid sins, from thinking I can take over your work.” ~King David
There are all types of ways I miss God’s goal for my life (sin). Some are just plain stupid. As …
“I am God, your God.” ~God
God is God. More importantly, God is my God. I serve the one and only, true living God. There is …
“And why? Because God says so. He’s issued the orders.” ~Isaiah
There is always the question of why looming in front us. Why? Why did God allow that to happen? The …
“My strength comes from God.” ~King David
There is a lot to know in life. Most of them aren’t critical. Where does my strength come from? Now …
What matters? There are a lot of things that don’t really matter at the end of the day.
What matters? There are a lot of things that don’t really matter at the end of the day. Who won …
“I’m thanking God, who makes things right. I’m singing the fame of heaven-high God.” ~King David
God is God. God makes things right. God is the only one who can. I clearly can’t. Justice isn’t within …
God knows exactly how much you can handle. Trust your struggle. God is in a good mood.
God knows exactly how much I can handle. God is God and God is Great. God will see me through to …
“Yes, I am God. I’ve always been God and I always will be God.”
God is God. There is no other. Jesus is the way to God. There is no other way. Anyone who …
No problem ahead of you is more powerful than the God behind you.
No problem ahead of you is more powerful than the God behind you. God is great. God is mighty. God …
“For God makes all the decisions here. God is our king. God runs this place and he’ll keep us safe.” ~Isaiah
What happens when God is charge? We have peace and safety. God keeps us safe. We have nothing to fear. …
“Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.” ~God
God is God. God made everything, the whole universe. The universe of universes. God is a mighty God. God cares …
“God has rolled up His sleeves” ~Isaiah
Oh my goodness!! Our heavenly Father has rolled up His sleeves. He is at work. He is not sleeping. Jesus …
“All things are possible with God.” ~Jesus
Jesus had been talking with a rich man about some difficult things. He wasn’t willing to give up his possessions …
God can do and will do that which no man would ever think of trying
I have great memories of a time I spent in the mountains of North Carolina in the early 1970’s. I …
“God wasn’t attracted to you and didn’t choose you because you were big and important.” ~Moses
I shouldn’t think too much of myself. There is nothing there to see of importance. I know that but I …
“If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face.” ~Jesus
I must not see myself as more important than others. That kind of pride will get me nowhere in God’s world. …
“I don’t think the way you think.” ~God
God is God. I am so appreciative of that fact. God doesn’t think the way I think. God doesn’t act …
“You might as well try and dam Niagara Falls with toothpicks as to stop the reform wave sweeping our land.” ~Billy Sunday
How do you stop God? You don’t. When He wants to do something, He will. God is God. His plans …
“Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God.” ~King Solomon
Wisdom teaches me that everything starts with God. I can’t be wise until I know God is God and God …
“Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word.” ~King Solomon
I love to plan. It is a passion of mine. It is comforting to me. It provides me the illusion …
“It’s your time—it’s always your time; you have nothing to lose.” ~Jesus
It is easy to make suggestions for others to follow. The brothers of Jesus thought they had a good idea. …
“Don’t take yourself too seriously — take God seriously.” ~Micah
But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and …
“I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.” ~God
Our God is great God who cares for us. God is good all the time. God has a plan for …
“You don’t know the first thing about tomorrow.” ~James, brother of Jesus
I love to plan but do I love to do God’s will? I have great ideas for the future. I …
“The sweetest of all sounds is praise.” ~Xenophon
God’s goal for us is to praise him. God is God and he deserves our praise. Psalm 150 says “Hallelujah! …
“I am God, your God, who teaches you how to live right and well.” ~God through the prophet Isaiah
God is God. God is in control of everything. God sent his son Jesus to win the victory for us …
How many hairs do you have on your head?
How many hairs do you have on your head? Do you know? “We cannot but admit that not even the …
God is talking
God has been talking to me a long time. I can go way back. Dr. Pirtle spoke the word of …
“Forever God is with us.” ~Michael W. Smith
Give thanks to the Lord, Our God and King His love endures forever For He is good, He is above …
What is it that God can’t do?
What can’t God do? It is a simple question. The silence around this one is deafening. There is nothing God can’t …
“Counting on God’s Rule to prevail, I take heart and gain strength.” ~Habakkuk
Some days things look bleak. Everything is out of synch. Nothing seems right at all. What I expect isn’t happening …
Is God over the hill?
God is not over the hill. God is not past His prime. He is God. He is great. God is the same today …
“Great and powerful God, determined in purpose and relentless in following through.” ~Jeremiah
God is God and nothing is impossible for him at all. God is great and powerful. God never runs out …
“Long before we first heard of the Messiah, he had his eye on us.” ~Apostle Paul
God has a plan. Stop and think about that. God has a plan. That is stunning but what may feel …
“Whatever God has done for other men, He can do for me.” ~Smith Wigglesworth
God is amazing. He uses men, like me, to do amazing things. God is God and God is great. Nothing …
"Beat it, Satan!" ~~Jesus
Jesus understands Satan’s approach. Three times Satan tempts him. Jesus quotes God’s word and then uses his authority to send …
“God doesn’t come and go. God lasts.” ~Isaiah
Some days I get home and I am really tired. My energy is gone. Not much left. I get tired. …
“God has made everything beautiful in its time.” ~King Solomon
It is all good. God has His plan. God is going to do it. I need to listen, talk with Him …
God is charge — always.
This is true but not always easy to remember and act on. God is God. He can do anything. He …
” God, your God, is God.” ~~Moses
God is God. That is all there is to it. We can count on it, day by day. God is …
Who are we to question God?
Who are we to question God? The answer is we are in no position to question Him. God is God. God does …
I am waiting on God. There is no point in moving on without God.
I am waiting on God. There is no point in moving on without God. In that waiting, I find strength. …
Is God too slow? What is a billion years to God?
Is Jesus slow? No, not all. God has made certain promises to us. Some days we say, “OK God, when?” …
"You can endure change by pondering His permanence." ~~Max Lucado
God is God. God has always existed and always will. Jesus is God’s son and has always existed with God. …
Love Life .. Be free .. Honor God .. Be happy .. Don’t let your life be burdened by negativity.
Love Life. God has given us an abundant life. Jesus wants us to love it. Be free. God has given …
