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

Tag Archives: God’s Goal

Is it important to listen to words of wisdom?

January 13, 2023

Why this is important: Whenever Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear,” He is calling for …

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Should I hire a thief to be my CFO?

December 29, 2022

Jesus knew before he selected Judas that he would betray him. He knew he was a thief but made him …

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“For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me.” ~Jesus

October 3, 2022

Many days, I am just following my own whims. Whatever feels good to do right then is fine. No plan. …

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“Love does not envy or boast.” ~Apostle Paul

September 22, 2022

How many times do we envy what someone else has? How come they have such a loving family? How come …

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What is the job God has for us to do?

August 2, 2022

The job at hand: My role is one of a slave. I am a devoted slave of Jesus, the Messiah. Really? …

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“The counsel of Yahweh [the Lord] stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.” ~King David

April 27, 2022

Why this is important: David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme …

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“My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped.” ~King David

March 11, 2022

With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the …

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Is it hard to follow Jesus?

February 22, 2022

And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let …

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“Be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth.” ~Apostle Paul

February 15, 2022

What about correcting the wayward? The Master’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, …

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What is our mission from God?

February 3, 2022

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy …

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Will our love of God lead to obedience?

January 18, 2022

  You shall love the Master your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all …

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Will we be taken at our word?

January 4, 2022

  Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall …

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“I pray that you are prospering in every way and are in good health.” ~Apostle John

November 1, 2021

John may be hinting here that his dear friend was not well, and that John was praying for restored health: …

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What will we hear Jesus say to us at the end of the day?

August 25, 2021

Can Jesus depend on me? There have been many times where He could not. I did not step up to …

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Are we learning how to be gentle and meek?

August 22, 2021

Jesus is a kind, loving King. Jesus is not angry with me. Jesus wants me to be kind and gentle. …

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Can we predict how hard it will be for us in following Jesus?

August 19, 2021

This Jesus saying is a part of what I call the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) aka the Sermon …

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Are we on fire with the Holy Spirit of God?

August 14, 2021

Why this is important: I am not immune to competing for my spiritual faction (aka denomination). I think it is …

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Are we just dwelling on the past and the “good old days”?

August 9, 2021

How often do I dwell in the past? Remember the time …. Ah, the good old days!! Nostalgia is interesting …

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Does hope disappoint?

August 8, 2021

The main thing: Now this is amazing. I am not disappointed when I hope. In my hope, I see Jesus. …

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What should we think about good works?

August 1, 2021

The big picture: Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. We …

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How powerful is the power of God?

July 5, 2021

  What Jesus said blew His disciples away. It was stunning. Am I hearing Jesus properly? Am I stunned? Am …

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Is sin a cancellation of a debt?  

June 29, 2021

What matters the most: Sin is pictured as a debt, and the sinner as a debtor. Accordingly, the word represents sin …

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When we worship God will we do it out of our very being, our spirits, our true selves, and in adoration?

June 20, 2021

Jesus knows how to worship God, our Father. Jesus challenges us to worship God the right way. It has to come …

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Do we need to hear stories or the truth?

May 30, 2021

What we know: It is hard for us to deal with the truth. Yeshua [Jesus] told the truth through stories …

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Do we become a winning athlete by sitting on the sidelines?

December 30, 2020

Why it matters: Think about 10 years ago. Is what was average then below average now? Probably. What does that mean …

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Can children get along?

November 29, 2020

We are God’s children. Now think about it. He has forgiven us. He has adopted us. All is right in …

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How do we receive God’s nourishment?

November 27, 2020

I hunger for God’s touch in my life. It is all about the relationship with God. God is all about …

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Is God first in my life? Am I trying to fool Him? Can He be fooled?

November 17, 2020

God knows how to do surgery. He can bring about internal purification. I can trust Him. He is good, all …

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Why is Jesus thirsty?

October 16, 2020

Hanging from the cross. He will die for us. The agony is unbearable. He didn’t say a lot. It was …

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Are we ready to work for Jesus?

October 4, 2020

Use me Lord. Use me until I am all used up. May I be disciplined in listening to You. May …

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Are we blessing others abundantly?

August 25, 2020

I am thinking how true this is. The more we bless others the more we are blessed. And it is …

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How can we understand God’s will?

August 23, 2020

Who is in control of the outcome, the potter or the pottery? The potter of course.   I admit that I …

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Should we lend a hand to those who falter? What is strength for?

August 12, 2020

My oh my, there is some misguided thinking going on in this world. God has a goal for us. We …

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God’s goal for us to grow up and live the Life of Jesus, doing everything His way.

August 1, 2020

Jesus challenges us to be the person God wants us to be. Jesus challenges us to grow up. Grow up! …

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Am I cheating on God?

July 15, 2020

Am I cheating on God? There are times I just want my own way. That cheats God of the relationship …

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What kind of men is God looking for?

July 13, 2020

What is the BIG THING our heavenly Father is looking for? He is desperately seeking men and women after his …

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How much time do I spend jockeying for position with others?

July 8, 2020

Jesus challenges us to stop being competitive. We are always comparing ourselves with others. It is a serious problem. It …

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All I need to do is love others as if my life depends on it.

July 2, 2020

Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. Things don’t love. Things are immaterial to …

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Am I caught up in the wrong priorities?

June 18, 2020

We get caught up in the wrong things. We don’t have the right priorities. What church do we go to …

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Are we having a conversation with God?

June 14, 2020

I am hoping that God doesn’t feel this way when I pray. I have heard lots of prayers (including my …

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Are there any “ifs” among the followers of Jesus? Can anything happen?

June 10, 2020

Jesus summons us to a new level of belief. There are no “ifs” in His world. The new plan he …

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Am I a loafer and lazybone?

June 8, 2020

This is a stunning insight from Solomon. God’s goal for us is that we work. Work is Godly. Work is …

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Will Jesus complete God’s mission and goals?

June 5, 2020

It was a dark day as Jesus hung from the cross. Figuratively and literally. The sun disappeared. Jesus was alone. …

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Some things smell pretty bad

May 30, 2020

Some things smell pretty bad. And then, there is a rotten stench. Just a plain putrid smell. It is disgusting. …

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What is God’s goal for us? Do I get it?

May 24, 2020

Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …

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Should I beg God?

May 16, 2020

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

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“This is my life work: helping people understand and respond to this Message.” ~Apostle Paul

May 2, 2020

Paul made tents for a living. It wasn’t how he defined his work. His work was to help people understand …

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“Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” ~Jesus

April 24, 2020

The mission of the church is to make disciples. Just before Jesus returned to heaven, He commissioned His disciples this …

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“If the Master wills, we will live and also do this or that.” ~James

March 31, 2020

Jesus is clear. In his manifesto (Matthew 5-7), Jesus tells us to pray like this: “Your will be done, on …

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“Through Jesus we received both the generous gift of his life and the urgent task of passing it on to others who receive it by entering into obedient trust in Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul

March 4, 2020

I have been given an assignment. God has things he wants me to do. Some of that got started with …

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“So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he’s doing, and he’ll keep on doing it.” ~Apostle Peter

February 21, 2020

Life does seem difficult some days. The key question is “Am I doing what God said”? If so, I should …

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“For if we go on missing God’s goal willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins.” Author of Hebrews

February 4, 2020

I need to be very careful. God loves me but God has expectations. What can I expect if I know …

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My job is to speak out. But not just about any old silly thing. I must speak out for solid doctrine. 

January 27, 2020

Jesus has given me a job. There are things He wants me to do. I have to decide, will I …

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“With the pure You show Yourself pure, and with the crooked You show Yourself astute.” ~King David

January 26, 2020

God is pure and holy. There is nothing about God that is false at all. There is no evil in …

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“It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that the Messiah Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.” ~Apostle Paul

January 22, 2020

I am always looking for trustworthy statements. They get my attention. I have missed God’s goal for my life (aka …

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“Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.” ~Apostle Peter

January 19, 2020

I am a person who believes in God and the work of His Son Jesus. We are a people of …

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“Now go; I’m sending you out like lambs among wolves.” ~Jesus

January 12, 2020

Jesus gives me a mission. Jesus is sending me to proclaim the good news. I am very excited. This is …

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Can I bargain with God?

January 6, 2020

My on my how we love to bargain. Even with God. “If you do X  … then I will do …

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“Carelessly call a brother ‘idiot!’ and you just might find yourself hauled into court.” ~Jesus

January 1, 2020

Jesus is clear what love looks like. My words need to reflect His love in me. This is a core …

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“Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Master.” ~Apostle Paul

December 25, 2019

I have a job. It is to be obedient to my parents. There was a point in time where that …

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“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in the Messiah also has forgiven you.” ~Apostle Paul

December 19, 2019

God’s goal for me is to be kind, thoughtful and caring. I am to love. That is the main thing …

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“So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.” ~Luke

December 16, 2019

Do people speak highly of me as a disciple? Does it matter? My job is to please God. That should …

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“Since the promise to enter God’s rest remains, let us beware that none of you be found to have fallen short.” ~Author of Hebrews

November 19, 2019

I don’t want to fall short. I have received the good news. I have received a promise from Jesus that …

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There is a whole lot of wrongdoing going on out there. I miss God’s goal. You miss God’s goal. Everyone does. Multiply that by 7 billion people and it adds up. I can see the problem. 

November 13, 2019

Let’s look at God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. They are completely holy and set apart from the nonsense of …

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“This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome” ~Apostle John

November 4, 2019

Jesus the Messiah accepted the authority of the OT law and saw himself as coming to fulfil its purpose. God’s …

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“The wind blows where it pleases, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” ~Jesus

September 16, 2019

I get how difficult it is to predict where the wind is going to blow. I live in Texas and …

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“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of his nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word.” ~Author of Hebrews

July 14, 2019

There is a big thing I need to start with. It is always the central point. Jesus is the Son …

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Is marriage a part of God’s plan for the human race from creation?

April 13, 2019

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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“Looking away from all that will distract us and focusing our eyes on Jesus, the One who brings our faith to maturity, who for the joy of accomplishing the goal set before Him endured the cross.” ~Author of Hebrews

April 6, 2019

I want joy in my life. I can have it by focusing on Jesus. Jesus brings my faith to completion …

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“Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father.” ~Apostle Paul

April 2, 2019

Old age is generally held in honor and the aged in society are to be respected. Because of the wisdom …

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“I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus

March 22, 2019

Jesus has a real focus. Jesus is going to do what God wants Him to. I need to get the …

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Do fools lack knowledge of God? Am I too absorbed in an evil culture?

March 15, 2019

God has a plan for my life. I need to focus on what that plan is and doing it. Anything …

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“If you then, being evil …” ~Jesus

March 8, 2019

  I need to know about evil. I need to know how to recognize it. Jesus challenges me to recognize …

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“He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends.” ~Religious elites about Jesus

March 7, 2019

Who does Jesus want to hang out with? It is definitely not the religious elites (although He does). Jesus has …

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Should my goal be to please God?

March 3, 2019

I have a goal. It is given to me by God. I must focus on pleasing God. Jesus leads the …

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“They took Jesus, therefore, and He went out, bearing His own cross.” ~Apostle John

March 2, 2019

Jesus paid it all for me. Jesus died a horrible death on the cross. Jesus calls on me to join …

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“Walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and meekness.” ~Apostle Paul

December 2, 2018

God has a goal for me. Jesus calls on me to be gentle and meek. I am to be humble. …

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Jesus won’t let us down. No way. He will change us. He will clean us up. He will be true to His word. Now that is some good news.

November 14, 2018

I can’t claim I haven’t missed God’s goal for my life. None of us can. We are sinners. That is …

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“You’re not yet taking God seriously!” ~Jesus

October 6, 2018

How am I doing with my faith and belief in God and Jesus? Am I taking God seriously? Confidence in …

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“If any of you wants to serve me, then accompany me.” ~Jesus

September 23, 2018

Jesus wants me to accompany him. Jesus wants me to go where He has gone and is going. Jesus wants …

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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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“I have not come to call the righteous but those who miss God’s goal to radically change their thinking.” ~Jesus

September 11, 2018

Jesus challenges me to radically change my way of thinking. Repentance (the original Greek means radically changing my thinking) is of central …

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Did some religious elite appoint me as a spokesperson for Jesus? 

August 8, 2018

I am astounded at how many companions in faith I have. Due to the power of the world wide web, …

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Contempt — God has chosen those of us who are treated with contempt

August 4, 2018

God has a purpose. God knows what He is doing. God knows who He is choosing to bring the good …

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Atonement — The Purpose of Jesus the Messiah’s death on Behalf of Others

June 29, 2018

The dictionary definition of atonement is satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury or making amends. Jesus has paid the …

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God’s Goal — To Live with His People

May 21, 2018

God has goals in mind. He will accomplish them. When I miss God’s goal, that is known as sin. I …

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“I glorified you on earth by completing down to the last detail what you assigned me to do.” ~Jesus

March 7, 2018

“Then, raising his eyes in prayer, Jesus said: … I glorified you on earth by completing down to the last …

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“Why be exploited by those who care nothing for you?” ~King Solomon

February 11, 2018

It is helpful to know that some people really don’t care for me. In fact, they care nothing at all. …

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“Follow me and I’ll show you how.” ~Jesus

February 7, 2018

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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“Don’t run from suffering; embrace it.” ~Jesus

January 28, 2018

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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“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

January 23, 2018

God is God. God can do anything he wants. The religious leaders were trying to figure out how to do …

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“But don’t resent God’s discipline; don’t sulk under his loving correction. It’s the child he loves that God corrects; a father’s delight is behind all this.” ~King Solomon

January 18, 2018

God has a goal for me. Primarily God wants me to grow up and not be a child my whole …

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“You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” ~Jesus

January 13, 2018

There is a realization I need to come to daily and it is a tough one. I am not in …

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“God, who gets invited to dinner at your place? How do we get on your guest list?” ~King David

January 5, 2018

King David asks God a great question. David talks with God all the time and he asks God a lot …

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“My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” ~Jesus

November 21, 2017

Jesus experienced the ultimate. Jesus took on the penalty for our missing God’s goal (i.e. sin). Jesus died for our …

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“If anyone asks, ‘What are you doing?’ say … ” ~Jesus

October 17, 2017

Jesus gives me a job to do. It may not make sense. My job is to do it. When asked, …

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“Your authority is connected to the mission.” ~Bill Johnson

October 9, 2017

Bill Johnson teaches how our mission is to carry a spirit of breakthrough into the world. Watch full sermon on …

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“I have missed God’s plan badly in what I have just done, substituting statistics for trust; forgive my missing your goal—I’ve been really stupid.” ~King David

September 29, 2017

I know I do it all the time. I look at the facts. Hard to ignore them in my world. …

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“The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out.” ~Apostle Paul

September 24, 2017

The Apostle Paul, full of the wisdom of Jesus the Messiah, has given us insight into God’s goal for us. …

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“Father, it’s time.” ~Jesus

September 21, 2017

Jesus is done with his mission. Jesus has presided over the last supper. At this time, what does Jesus have …

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