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

Tag Archives: God

Should I beg God? Will God keep His promises?

November 12, 2020

Jesus said, “Everyone who asks (begs) receives …” Sometimes it takes a lot for us to ask. We think we …

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What do I want from God? What should I ask for?

November 7, 2020

God offered Solomon anything he wanted. He could have anything at all. Now that is amazing. What did Solomon want? …

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Do I know beyond a shadow of a doubt?

October 31, 2020

Luke got it right. Knowing and having supernatural courage (faith) about Jesus is what it is all about. He made …

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Is family the foundation of relationships in God’s Kingdom?

October 25, 2020

Family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a spiritual sense. The foundation of …

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What is God’s message to us today?

October 25, 2020

This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …

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What are the attributes of God? Do we see them in Jesus?

September 4, 2020

Nothing is impossible with God. Jesus came to us, born of a virgin. His name is “God is with us”. …

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Does God hate cheating?

August 25, 2020

When it comes to business, I need to always be aboveboard and true to my word. I should always see …

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What does God mostly do?

July 7, 2020

Well here we go. When I keep company with God, hang out with Him, I will learn a life of …

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Is the resurrection of Jesus evidence of God?

June 25, 2020

Jesus rose from the dead. That is amazing and represents the good news of God. God is not dead. We …

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“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” ~God

March 2, 2020

I am married. That is good news. It is a part of God’s plan for me. I have been able …

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“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

October 3, 2019

I am desperate some days. I don’t see a way out. God doesn’t seem to care. What should I do? …

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Does knowing God depend on revelation?

July 7, 2019

If you consider yourself an atheist with a sincere interest in truth, there are several things about being a disciple …

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“This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.” ~God

June 19, 2019

This is stunning. God Himself spoke. And the message? God is very well pleased with His Son. I can count …

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“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” ~Moses

April 21, 2019

There is a beginning. God, always and forever God, created everything. The good news is we have Jesus, the very …

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Is God evil and immoral?

February 7, 2019

Many atheists, skeptics and agnostics make the claim that God is evil and immoral. How would you respond to the …

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“Ignore what the world worships; the world’s a huge stockpile of God-wonders and God-thoughts.” ~King David

January 18, 2019

The world isn’t worshiping God, our Master. They don’t know Him and his wonderful love. Jesus brings me great joy …

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Where does holiness come from for followers of Jesus?

December 12, 2018

Holiness comes from God and specifically the sacrificial death of Jesus for our having missed God’s goal for our lives. …

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“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” ~Apostle John

October 16, 2018

Jesus is my Master. Jesus is the Word of God. Jesus has always been with God. Jesus is the Son …

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“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” ~God

September 22, 2018

  What does God want from me? Listen to His Son Jesus. It is a simple and straightforward challenge. God didn’t …

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Love — God’s very character is love

April 20, 2018

Who is God? Who is God? How do I describe Him to others? Where would I start? Here is a …

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Don’t seek opportunity. SEEK GOD. And opportunity will seek you.

October 1, 2016

  Don’t seek opportunity. SEEK GOD. And opportunity will seek you.

Gideon is God’s man even though he is hiding in a pit!

May 23, 2016

You have to love Gideon. Israel is in bad shape. They have abandoned God. Not just a little but completely. …

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“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

December 21, 2015

Nehemiah was an amazing man of God. He had a big yes going on in his life. He knew how …

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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 …

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Do you want bleach for the stains of missing God’s goal?

November 29, 2015

God’s love never fails. It just doesn’t stop. We see Him some days through our own eyes and we know …

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Should we hesitate to walk right up to God?

November 21, 2015

Because of what Jesus did, we can walk right up to God. We don’t even have to hesitate. We can …

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“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 into …

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“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” ~Apostle Paul

November 5, 2015

Some days it is hard to describe. And, if the Apostle Paul couldn’t do it some days, I guess it …

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Jesus will not be molded into someone who makes me feel comfortable.

November 3, 2015

Jesus will not be molded into someone who makes me feel comfortable. I must be absolutely devoted to my Master …

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Worrying is a nasty habit ..you’ll notice if it ain’t one thing it’s another.

October 31, 2015

Why worry? God has a plan. God is working his plan. We can trust in Him. He is in a …

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God is talking

October 25, 2015

God has been talking to me a long time. I can go way back. Dr. Pirtle spoke the word of …

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“As for me and my family, we’ll worship God.” ~~Joshua

October 23, 2015

I have a decision to make. I get to make it every day. Is it a bad thing to worship …

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We have someone guarding our heart. It is Jesus the Messiah. Now that is some good news.

October 22, 2015

We all know it deep down. Our hearts are very fragile. It can be broken. We get depressed and angry. It …

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“Thanks for giving your lunch to God. He did something with it; it became the Bread of Life for me.” ~Max Lucado

October 21, 2015

Great story from Max Lucado. We never know how our faith in Jesus will pay off. Even when it makes …

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May God’s love smother us all today!!

October 20, 2015

Our heavenly Father is magnificent. There are no boundaries to His greatness. I stand in awe of His great power. …

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Are you making people mad? Are you making people glad? Both are a sure sign God is speaking through you.

October 18, 2015

Jesus challenges people. If He is speaking through you, some are definitely going to get mad. Jesus is reaching people. …

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Feel like you are missing God’s blessings? Try stepping out in faith on what you have already heard Him say.

October 17, 2015

God is talking to us. Just like Jesus did with Peter when Jesus was walking on the water in the …

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Having a challenge understanding? This is the opportunity to trust God, who is in a good mood.

October 16, 2015

There are so many things we can’t understand. Every day. So … what to do? We have many choices. There …

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“Forever God is with us.” ~Michael W. Smith

October 8, 2015

Give thanks to the Lord, Our God and King His love endures forever For He is good, He is above …

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What is it that God can’t do?

October 4, 2015

What can’t God do? It is a simple question. The silence around this one is deafening. There is nothing God can’t …

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“Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do.” ~Apostle Paul

October 2, 2015

News flash. God can handle things with out my help!! God doesn’t need me to correct believers. This can be very …

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Is Jesus Mr. Rogers with a beard?

September 23, 2015

Jesus is passionate. He is not Mr. Rogers with a beard. His objective is not to be a nice guy …

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“But our individuality must be yielded to God so that our spiritual life may be brought forth into fellowship with Him.” ~Oswald Chambers

September 4, 2015

We place a great deal of emphasis on individuality. It is “our right”!! Not really. What is important is for …

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“The whole life of the good Christian, is a holy longing.” ~St. Augustine

August 20, 2015

This says so much. And I think St. Augustine knew something about this. God wants us to love him like …

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“I will not forget you!” ~God

August 14, 2015

I see it! I lean in. God holds His hand out to me. My name is carved into the palm of …

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“Because Jesus honored God, God answered him.” ~Author of Hebrews

July 13, 2015

Jesus is all about doing what He sees His Father doing. He listens to God. Jesus doesn’t do anything without …

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What does God’s passion look like?

July 9, 2015

There is a greater flame that Jesus lights in our soul that the passion we have from this world. This …

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“Don’t try to read between the lines or look for hidden meanings in this letter.” ~Apostle Paul

June 27, 2015

Paul is clear about Jesus. His writing is clear about God. God’s word is clear. There is no “I wonder …

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“I’m God-commissioned.” ~~Apostle Paul

June 23, 2015

Paul knew something. He wasn’t afraid to say it. God had commissioned him. He was on a mission for God …

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

June 19, 2015

Wisdom. We all want it I think. What is the path? How do we get there? God is GOD. He …

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"What happened was this: People knew God perfectly well, but when they didn’t treat him like God…." ~~Apostle Paul

May 17, 2015

We all know GOD exists. Sure, there are some atheist but they are really kidding themselves. So lets not think …

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"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. …

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"Some of the seed fell on the road; it was tramped down and the birds ate it." ~~Jesus

February 2, 2015

Jesus knows that God’s word isn’t always received well.   The seeds on the road are those who hear the …

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"A farmer went out to sow his seed." ~~Jesus

December 3, 2014

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

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“Recognizing the equality of all men and women, we are willing and able to lift the weak.” ~Ronald Reagan

September 5, 2014

Being one nation under God has given us certain responsibilities. God’s goal for us is compassion and love. As Americans, …

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All who wander are not lost. Israel knew how to get to the promised land. They didn’t have the courage to go.

May 8, 2014

Wandering around is not a sign you are lost. In your heart, you probably know where God wants you to …

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