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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

“So what do we do? Keep on missing God’s goal (sin) so God can keep on forgiving?” ~Apostle Paul

January 25, 2016

I live in a new country now. I live in the country governed by God. Jesus is in charge of God’s …

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“Are you the One we’ve been expecting, or are we still waiting?” ~John the Baptizer

January 23, 2016

When Jesus finished placing this charge before his twelve disciples, he went on to teach and preach in their villages. John, …

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“Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.” ~Albert Einstein

January 11, 2016

I have limits. I like to pretend I don’t. I like for my friends and family to think I don’t. …

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“I came down from heaven not to follow my own whim but to accomplish the will of the One who sent me.” ~Jesus

December 4, 2015

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

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Are we doing our best or are we doing what is required?

November 6, 2015

We are all focused on are we doing our best. The culture of self improvement requires we worship “the best”. …

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“It wasn’t long before they were living in a pigpen, smeared with filth, filthy inside and out.” ~Apostle Paul

August 26, 2015

Something happens when we choose not to follow God’s goal for our life (sin). There is a downward spiral. It …

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“How can a young person live a clean life?” ~King David

July 5, 2015

We are on a great journey. We need a map. We need direction on how to reach our destination. How …

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“In marriage a man becomes one flesh with a woman—no longer two individuals.” ~Jesus

June 29, 2015

Jesus is clear. Jesus doesn’t equivocate or hedge. Jesus is all about love but he is also clear about marriage. …

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"I am going to put it all together, pull it all together in a vast panorama." ~~Jesus

May 29, 2015

Jesus has it all together. All the complexity we see. All we don’t understand. Jesus sees it simply. He understands it …

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“Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for something.” ~Henry David Thoreau

May 16, 2015

God has a goal for us, every day. It is not to be moral. It is not to be good. …

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Am I open to God?

May 12, 2015

I am open to God and what He wants to do. God has a goal for me today. God has …

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“It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance.” ~Thomas Huxley

May 1, 2015

There are things that matter and there are things that don’t. Our focus should be on “what is right”. Concentrate …

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"The children get fed first. " ~~Jesus

April 25, 2015

Jesus challenges us to understand certain realities. The wise person doesn’t argue with him. The wise person has insight. Here …

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“If we claim that we’ve never missed God’s goal for our life, we out-and-out contradict God.” ~Apostle John

April 2, 2015

Am I going to lay a stake in the ground, claiming that I have never missed God’s goal for my life? …

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“The love of freedom is actually an aberration.” ~Dennis Prager

March 24, 2015

Not every culture is ready to love freedom. Removing a dictator doesn’t guarantee freedom. What is in our best interest …

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“Finish what you started in me, God. Your love is eternal—don’t quit on me now.” ~King David

March 20, 2015

God has started something in us. It is an amazing work. We serve a God who loves us and has …

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""All heaven is interested in the cross of Christ, all hell terribly afraid of it, while men are the only beings who more or less ignore its meaning." ~~Oswald Chambers

March 15, 2015

We miss God’s goal for our life. We want to be God and decide what to do. There is a …

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“Do you think it’s possible in broad daylight to enter the house of an awake, able-bodied man, and walk off with his possessions unless you tie him up first?” ~Jesus

January 22, 2015

Jesus challenges us to be awake and able-bodied. Jesus knows that unless Satan ties us up first, our possessions can’t …

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Are you thinking about 2015? Think bold. Aim big.

December 27, 2014

Are you thinking about 2015? Most of us are. Think bold. Just because I didn’t achieve everything I wanted to …

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What does God want of me?

December 2, 2014

What does God want of me? What is His goal for me? Here is a simple but profound reality. God …

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"God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile." ~~Max Lucado

October 27, 2014

Jesus promised that in this life we would have trouble. Jesus challenges us to know that the way is not …

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Have I re-calibrated to true North?

October 14, 2014

I must take time to check with God before I act, speak, or do anything. Great question: Have I re-calibrated …

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I hunger for God’s touch in my life

August 25, 2014

I hunger for God’s touch in my life. It is all about the relationship. God’s goal for me is to be …

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“I have been sent on special assignment by the Messiah as part of God’s master plan.” ~Apostle Paul

July 26, 2014

God has a master plan for us all. I can tap into it and know the special assignment He has …

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"Don’t say ‘God be with you,’ and not mean it." ~~Jesus

July 21, 2014

Jesus challenges us to mean what we say. Religious jargon and trite sayings are useless. It is the power of …

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“He won’t let us down; he’ll be true to himself. He’ll forgive us and purge us of all wrongdoing.” ~Apostle John

July 18, 2014

God has made us a grand promise. And, He is true to His word. We know that we’ve missed God’s …

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"I have food to eat you know nothing about." ~~Jesus

July 4, 2014

It can be confusing to talk with Jesus. We’re talking this world and He’s talking about God’s world. Jesus challenges …

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What’s the point?

June 30, 2014

Questions are great. The right one can make a difference. Try aligning your life on where the focus is on “What is …

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The Yes of Jesus in us

May 24, 2014

God makes a promise. Jesus says YES to it. The Holy Spirit makes it happen in us. Jesus is the …

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“Don’t just do what you have to do to get by. Work heartily.” ~~Apostle Paul

May 19, 2014

My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. That allows me to have an amazing attitude …

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Free to pursue what God wants and be released from tyranny

May 16, 2014

I can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who …

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What is God’s standard for how to love?

May 7, 2014

This is tough stuff. It doesn’t feel right. Our natural reactions, in relationships, can get us in trouble. Jesus has …

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How important is alignment of my heart and my words?

May 1, 2014

It is God’s goal for me to align my heart with my words in a way that is acceptable to …

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“For this is the original message we heard: We should love each other.” ~~Apostle John

April 29, 2014

John simple got it. The message from God our Father and our Messiah Jesus is that we should love one …

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“Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter.” ~Apostle Paul

April 25, 2014

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

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“Father, forgive them; they don’t know what they’re doing.” ~~Jesus on the cross

April 18, 2014

Jesus’ mission from God our Father was to bring forgiveness to the world. On the cross, Jesus accomplished the mission. …

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We are on our way to Jerusalem with Jesus

April 16, 2014

Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …

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