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

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“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” ~James

February 8, 2023

Greed and lust lead to violence. Just read today’s news headlines to see that is true. We don’t have something, …

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“You do not know what tomorrow will bring.” ~Apostle James

January 7, 2023

I love to plan but do I love to do God’s will? I have great ideas for the future. I …

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“Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” ~Apostle James

July 2, 2022

Clearly, I am to be pure. It is a matter of the heart. Purity means to be “clean, blameless, unstained …

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Do wrong motives hinder effective prayer?

August 9, 2021

Often we veil our religious quarrels under the disguise of “spirituality.” We have the wrong motives. We are like Miriam …

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Why should we build only on a Person, the Master Jesus Messiah, and on the Spirit He gives?

June 11, 2021

Jesus is the only foundation we need. Jesus challenges us to build our life on Him, our Father who sent …

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Am I cheating on God?

November 24, 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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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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“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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“Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” ~James

March 11, 2020

God is good. God is good all the time. I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master …

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Exaltation – Will God exalt those who are humble?

November 10, 2018

It is possible to submit outwardly and yet not be humbled inwardly. God hates the sin of pride, and He …

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Humility — Does God command it?

October 4, 2018

  Does God command me to be humble? Yes, Absolutely. There is no doubt about it. The Bible describes humility …

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“So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper.” ~James

June 24, 2017

Do I want God to have His way in my life? Of course I do. As I follow Jesus, that …

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“You don’t know the first thing about tomorrow.” ~James

May 24, 2017

My dad had a saying that summed this up pretty good. “Good Lord willing and the creek don’t rise”. That …

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“You lust for what you don’t have and are willing to kill to get it.” ~James, brother of Jesus

April 29, 2016

Wars and violence come from greed. I need to understand that. What I see going on is a spiritual problem …

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“You’re spoiled children, each wanting your own way.” ~James

January 21, 2016

Greed and lust lead to violence. Just read today’s news headlines to see that is true. We don’t have something …

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“You don’t know the first thing about tomorrow.” ~James, brother of Jesus

January 3, 2016

I love to plan but do I love to do God’s will? I have great ideas for the future. I …

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“You’re cheating on God if all you want is your own way.” ~Apostle James

August 3, 2014

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

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“Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.” ~James

May 23, 2014

Am I as serious as I need to be? Am I really serious? God has a goal for me. I …

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Should I be the judge?

April 27, 2014

This theme seems very clear. There isn’t too much to be added here. 8 very specific references citing Jesus, Peter …

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