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

Tag Archives: Grace

“For I will be merciful to their iniquities, And I will remember their sins no more.” ~God

January 24, 2023

Under the New Covenant (or New Agreement / Testament), we are given the opportunity to receive salvation as a gift. …

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“I do not nullify [reject] the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then the Messiah died for no purpose.” ~Apostle Paul

January 16, 2023

We place a heavy emphasis on “being good”. We hear it all the time. He is a good man or …

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Are we growing grace today? Is our knowledge of Jesus growing?

January 14, 2023

What a gift it is to know our Master Jesus. It isn’t anything I have earned. Our Father just loves …

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“For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift—not from works, so that no one can boast.” ~Apostle Paul

December 22, 2022

Jesus came to earth in all humility. He left His place of honor with our Father and came to us, …

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What does knowledge of Jesus lead to?

November 27, 2022

It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …

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“While we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son.” ~Apostle Paul

November 10, 2022

Who does not want to work for someone where there is a complete benefits package? We all do of course. …

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“I know nothing, except what everyone knows — if there when Grace dances, I should dance.” ~W. H. Auden

November 3, 2022

The big deal: God has done some amazing things in my life. But, He says to me, “Are you good …

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“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul

August 5, 2022

We worry about tomorrow. We regret yesterday. Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master, challenged us to pray, “give us this …

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“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.” ~Apostle Paul

April 15, 2022

The main thing: I don’t deserve God’s grace. In fact, that is what it means. It is a gift to …

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“The law was our guardian until the Messiah came, in order that we might be justified by faith.” ~Apostle Paul

March 31, 2022

The purpose of the Law was to bring us to the Messiah. It is essential to start here. Once I …

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Can we round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit?

October 12, 2021

What is it that challenges bring to me? What does all the trouble mean? I get to shout praise. Trouble …

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How abundant is God’s grace and mercy?

May 30, 2021

χάρις, charis; it means “grace, undeserved favor, graciousness, goodwill, kindness”. It is the gracious or merciful behavior of a more powerful …

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How much does God care?

January 28, 2021

It is interesting how some people just don’t “get it”, i.e., understand what we are up to in God. We know …

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How should we act toward the wayward? Can we be gracious?

December 18, 2020

I wander off. I am wayward. I drift. It happens. It happens to others I know as well. What is …

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Can we calculate the riches we have in Jesus the Messiah?

November 22, 2020

That God has done something in my life is a real surprise, Him handling every single detail. It is nothing …

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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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“Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.” ~Jesus

January 18, 2020

Jesus is clear. Jesus doesn’t condemn me. I stand before Him guilty. I am VERY guilty. I have missed God’s …

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“Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be saved.” ~Religious Elites

November 28, 2019

God is doing amazing things. The people are coming to Jesus. The legalists emerge. They sense fresh meat and pounce. …

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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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 “A woman of gentle grace gets respect, but men of rough violence grab for loot.” ~King Solomon

October 16, 2019

I am called to gentle and humble. Jesus is clear with me that I should meek. I should look to …

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“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” ~Apostle Paul

October 11, 2019

So what is grace? It is the gift of God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life. I …

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“Jesus gave himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father.” ~Apostle Paul

April 3, 2019

What is the good news message that Paul has for me? Jesus the Messiah gave himself for my missing God’s …

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Are good works evidence of God’s grace in the lives of believers?

February 23, 2019

Jesus calls on me to love. That requires that I do good deeds. We not only share God’s grace, but …

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How did my new life in Jesus begin? Was it by “being a good person” and working my tail off to please God? 

February 21, 2019

Have we gone mad? Has someone put a hex on us? Have we taken leave of our senses? Clearly something …

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“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.” ~Apostle Paul

February 20, 2019

Grace is the undeserved kindness of God. I am so grateful for what God has done for me. It is …

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“For we are His workmanship — spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used for good works, which God prepared for us beforehand.” ~Apostle Paul

February 6, 2019

I am a part of God’s “new creation” (2 Cor. 5:17), and God continues to work in me to make …

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What is grace? Why is it important?

January 24, 2019

So what is grace? It is the gift of God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life. I …

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Is joy experienced in a relationship with Jesus the Messiah?

November 26, 2018

Yes, joy is most certainly is experienced in my relationship with Jesus! I have good news. I want to shout …

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I kind of grew up in the church …

November 8, 2018

I kind of grew up in the church, so to speak. It was a VERY Baptist church. Southern Baptist in …

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Sin – How does God remove it from us? How is the penalty paid for?

October 20, 2018

Jesus paid the price for my having missed God’s goal (aka sin) for my life. A penalty had to be …

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Children of God — How does it happen? What role does the Spirit of God play?

October 5, 2018

I am so glad that God has adopted me. Jesus has broken the bondage of slavery and given my His …

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Kindness — Is failure to acknowledge God’s kindness missing God’s goal (aka sin)?

October 3, 2018

  When I exhibit the kindness of God, I am tender, benevolent, and useful to others. Every action, every word …

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Will Jesus judge the nations with justice?

September 27, 2018

Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …

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How do I find grace and mercy in my life?

September 14, 2018

I don’t deserve God’s grace. In fact, that is what it means. It is a gift to me from Jesus …

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Law — Is there a conflict between grace and the law?

September 6, 2018

The purpose of the Law was, basically, to bring us to the Messiah. It is essential to start here. Once …

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Eternal Life — What can I do to earn it?

August 23, 2018

When the Bible speaks of eternal life, it refers to a gift of God that comes only “through Jesus the …

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Meekness – God acts to save the meek

August 3, 2018

Jesus is clear that I will be more than happy if I am meek and gentle. I will in fact …

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“God’s grace and order wins; godlessness loses.” ~King David

November 14, 2017

King David knows a lot. King David has seen a lot. What does David know? God will show grace on …

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“If a living relationship with God could come by rule-keeping, then the Messiah died unnecessarily.” ~Apostle Paul  

November 2, 2017

I grew up in a “rule keeping” church. It was pretty clear that if I didn’t do certain things I could …

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Is God’s word important for my life? 3 important questions to answer.

August 3, 2017

Is God’s word important for my life? Am I living it out in my life? For most believers we read …

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Is there more going on than meets the eye with what Jesus is doing right now?

May 28, 2017

Looks can be very deceiving. Sometimes, on the outside, it can look like things are falling apart. But God is …

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“We have short memories in magnifying God’s grace.” ~John Calvin

May 21, 2017

John Calvin correctly observes that most of the time we are very quick to forget the great things God does …

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“Grace doesn’t overlook sin, it empowers obedience.” ~~Bill Johnson

October 12, 2016

Grace leads us somewhere very important. It leads us to where Jesus wants us to go. Grace leads us to …

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“I love God because he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy.” ~King David

August 28, 2016

God is gracious. It is all God, through his son Jesus, and not anything I do. God is in a …

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“I can’t believe your fickleness.” ~Apostle Paul

July 6, 2016

We don’t like to think about it but there are several messages delivered by men of God that aren’t good …

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“Live out your God-created identity.” ~Jesus

May 11, 2016

Jesus has a great way to simplify what He is saying. Jesus is very direct and doesn’t beat around the bush. So, Jesus challenges me to …

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“Jesus the Messiah rescued us from this evil world we’re in by offering himself as a sacrifice for our missing God’s goal.” ~Apostle Paul

February 22, 2016

I was in big trouble. I didn’t feel God’s love. I didn’t know how to love. I missed God’s goal for my life. Over …

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“A mean person gets paid back in meanness, a gracious person in grace.” ~King Solomon

January 16, 2016

There is such a thing as tit for tat. Being mean gets you meanness in return. While Jesus teaches us …

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“Be alert and of sober mind.” ~Apostle Peter

October 29, 2015

I need to keep a cool head. I should always be on the alert. I must keep my guard up. …

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“So I greet you with the great words, grace and peace!” ~Apostle Paul

August 27, 2015

We need to get back to using blessings when we greet people and leave. How powerful it is to be …

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“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Peter

August 17, 2015

What a gift it is to know our Master Jesus. It isn’t anything I have earned. Our Father just loves …

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"When we touch the foundation of the reality of the good news of God, we will never bother Him anymore with little personal complaints." ~Oswald Chambers

August 9, 2015

I need to understand that God sent Jesus to redeem the whole world, not just me. Are my conversations with …

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“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Master.” ~Apostle Peter

July 21, 2015

It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …

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"God gives his best to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty." ~~Jesus

March 25, 2015

God’s generosity extends to everyone. He includes the evil, the bad and the nasty in His plans to redeem and …

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“To me, the very least of all saints, this gift was given, to proclaim the Good News of the unfathomable riches of Christ.” ~Apostle Paul

August 19, 2014

That God has done something in my life is a real surprise, Him handling every single detail. It is nothing …

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Are we special agents for God?

May 11, 2014

God has a plan for us. Under His plan, we are special agents of Jesus. His assignments for us aren’t …

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“The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow.” ~~Apostle Paul

April 12, 2014

Some times it seems like we just can’t make it. Yet, perseverance rules the day. Even if it looks like …

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Believe in a God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life

March 29, 2014

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His …

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