“Every revelation of God is a demand, and the way to knowledge of God is by obedience.” ~William Temple
Jesus is clear. Peter heard Him and took it to heart. Jesus said, “Render to the government (aka Caesar) the things …
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“How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?” ~King David
Why this is important: King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. …
What is the source of understanding? Does understanding belong to God?
We serve an amazing God. We seek understanding and find it in God. With him is wisdom. But not just …
“Surely the Master God does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets.” ~Amos
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, …
Does anyone have the foggiest idea what sort of power we blithely invoke while in the hands of God?
Annie Dillard has one of the best quotes about church. She is an unbeliever as best I can tell. She …
Where does our strength come from when we are exhausted spiritually?
Are You Exhausted Spiritually? By Oswald Chambers The everlasting God…neither faints nor is weary. —Isaiah 40:28 Exhaustion means that our vital …
“Know therefore that the Master your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments.” ~Moses
I live in a hostile world. I call to God. To my heavenly Father I cry out. God hears me. God answers …
Where do we start in describing God?
Who is God? How do I describe Him to others? Where would I start? Here is a good place to …
Are God’s plans revealed to his people?
Here is the deal. We may not always know God’s plan but He does. And He has one. God is …
Can you feel in your soul how good God is?
God is good. God is good all the time. God will be good tomorrow and every day after. Can you …
Should I beg God? Will God keep His promises?
Jesus said, “Everyone who asks (begs) receives …” Sometimes it takes a lot for us to ask. We think we …
What do I want from God? What should I ask for?
God offered Solomon anything he wanted. He could have anything at all. Now that is amazing. What did Solomon want? …
Do I know beyond a shadow of a doubt?
Luke got it right. Knowing and having supernatural courage (faith) about Jesus is what it is all about. He made …
Is family the foundation of relationships in God’s Kingdom?
Family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a spiritual sense. The foundation of …
What is God’s message to us today?
This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …
What are the attributes of God? Do we see them in Jesus?
Nothing is impossible with God. Jesus came to us, born of a virgin. His name is “God is with us”. …
Does God hate cheating?
When it comes to business, I need to always be aboveboard and true to my word. I should always see …
What does God mostly do?
Well here we go. When I keep company with God, hang out with Him, I will learn a life of …
Is the resurrection of Jesus evidence of God?
Jesus rose from the dead. That is amazing and represents the good news of God. God is not dead. We …
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” ~God
I am married. That is good news. It is a part of God’s plan for me. I have been able …
“God, for your sake, help me! Use your influence to clear me. Listen, God—I’m desperate. Don’t be too busy to hear me.” ~King David
I am desperate some days. I don’t see a way out. God doesn’t seem to care. What should I do? …
Does knowing God depend on revelation?
If you consider yourself an atheist with a sincere interest in truth, there are several things about being a disciple …
“This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.” ~God
This is stunning. God Himself spoke. And the message? God is very well pleased with His Son. I can count …
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” ~Moses
There is a beginning. God, always and forever God, created everything. The good news is we have Jesus, the very …
Is God evil and immoral?
Many atheists, skeptics and agnostics make the claim that God is evil and immoral. How would you respond to the …
“Ignore what the world worships; the world’s a huge stockpile of God-wonders and God-thoughts.” ~King David
The world isn’t worshiping God, our Master. They don’t know Him and his wonderful love. Jesus brings me great joy …
Where does holiness come from for followers of Jesus?
Holiness comes from God and specifically the sacrificial death of Jesus for our having missed God’s goal for our lives. …
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” ~Apostle John
Jesus is my Master. Jesus is the Word of God. Jesus has always been with God. Jesus is the Son …
“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” ~God
What does God want from me? Listen to His Son Jesus. It is a simple and straightforward challenge. God didn’t …
Love — God’s very character is love
Who is God? Who is God? How do I describe Him to others? Where would I start? Here is a …
Don’t seek opportunity. SEEK GOD. And opportunity will seek you.
Don’t seek opportunity. SEEK GOD. And opportunity will seek you.
Gideon is God’s man even though he is hiding in a pit!
You have to love Gideon. Israel is in bad shape. They have abandoned God. Not just a little but completely. …
“God, God-of-Heaven, the great and awesome God, loyal to his agreement and faithful to those who love him and obey his commands.” ~Nehemiah
Nehemiah was an amazing man of God. He had a big yes going on in his life. He knew how …
What fruit am I bearing?
There is my way and there is God’s way. What happens when we live God’s way? Imagine an orchard and …
Do you want bleach for the stains of missing God’s goal?
God’s love never fails. It just doesn’t stop. We see Him some days through our own eyes and we know …
Should we hesitate to walk right up to God?
Because of what Jesus did, we can walk right up to God. We don’t even have to hesitate. We can …
“Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” ~Apostle Paul
What happens when I live God’s way? (I am pausing here to think on this!!!) Jesus, the Messiah, brings gifts …
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” ~Apostle Paul
Some days it is hard to describe. And, if the Apostle Paul couldn’t do it some days, it is OK …
Jesus will not be molded into someone who makes me feel comfortable.
Jesus will not be molded into someone who makes me feel comfortable. I must be absolutely devoted to my Master …
Worrying is a nasty habit ..you’ll notice if it ain’t one thing it’s another.
Why worry? God has a plan. God is working his plan. We can trust in Him. He is in an …
God is talking
God has been talking to me a long time. I can go back. Dr. Pirtle spoke the word of God …
“As for me and my family, we’ll worship God.” ~Joshua
I have a decision to make. I get to make it every day. Is it a dreadful thing to worship …
We have someone guarding our heart. It is Jesus the Messiah. Now that is some good news.
We all know it deep down. Our hearts are very fragile. It can be broken. We get depressed and angry. It …
“Thanks for giving your lunch to God. He did something with it; it became the Bread of Life for me.” ~Max Lucado
Great story from Max Lucado. We never know how our faith in Jesus will pay off. Even when it makes …
May God’s love smother us all today!!
Our heavenly Father is magnificent. There are no boundaries to His greatness. I stand in awe of His great power. …
Are you making people mad? Are you making people glad? Both are a sure sign God is speaking through you.
Jesus challenges people. If He is speaking through you, some are definitely going to get mad. Jesus is reaching people. …
Feel like you are missing God’s blessings? Try stepping out in faith on what you have already heard Him say.
God is talking to us. Just like Jesus did with Peter when Jesus was walking on the water in the …
Having a challenge understanding? This is the opportunity to trust God, who is in a good mood.
There are so many things we can’t understand. Every day. So … what to do? We have many choices. There …
“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 do. …
“Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do.” ~Apostle Paul
News flash. God can handle things with out my help!! God doesn’t need me to correct believers. This can be very …
Is Jesus Mr. Rogers with a beard?
Jesus is passionate. He is not Mr. Rogers with a beard. His objective is not to be a nice guy …
“But our individuality must be yielded to God so that our spiritual life may be brought forth into fellowship with Him.” ~Oswald Chambers
We place a great deal of emphasis on individuality. It is “our right”!! Not really. What is important is for …
“The whole life of the good Christian, is a holy longing.” ~St. Augustine
This says so much. And I think St. Augustine knew something about this. God wants us to love him like …
“I will not forget you!” ~God
I see it! I lean in. God holds His hand out to me. My name is carved into the palm of …
“Because Jesus honored God, God answered him.” ~Author of Hebrews
Jesus is all about doing what He sees His Father doing. He listens to God. Jesus doesn’t do anything without …
What does God’s passion look like?
There is a greater flame that Jesus lights in our soul that the passion we have from this world. This …
“Don’t try to read between the lines or look for hidden meanings in this letter.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul is clear about Jesus. His writing is clear about God. God’s word is clear. There is no “I wonder …
“I’m God-commissioned.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul knew something. He wasn’t afraid to say it. God had commissioned him. He was on a mission for God …
“God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul
Wisdom. We all want it I think. What is the path? How do we get there? God is GOD. He …
"What happened was this: People knew God perfectly well, but when they didn’t treat him like God…." ~Apostle Paul
We all know GOD exists. Sure, there are some atheist but they are really kidding themselves. So lets not think …
"A good life is a fruit-bearing tree; a violent life destroys souls." ~~King Solomon
When we live the life God has intended for us, it is like a tree that gives us delicious fruit. …
"Some of the seed fell on the road; it was tramped down and the birds ate it." ~~Jesus
Jesus knows that God’s word isn’t always received well. The seeds on the road are those who hear the …
"A farmer went out to sow his seed." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to understand GOD’s word. GOD is the farmer. It is GOD who plants the seed, His word. …
“Recognizing the equality of all men and women, we are willing and able to lift the weak.” ~Ronald Reagan
Being one nation under God has given us certain responsibilities. God’s goal for us is compassion and love. As Americans, …
All who wander are not lost. Israel knew how to get to the promised land. They didn’t have the courage to go.
Wandering around is not a sign you are lost. In your heart, you probably know where God wants you to …
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