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Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts

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

Tag Archives: Jesus Sayings

How hard is it to be a disciple of Jesus?

April 3, 2022

Why this is important: I started out strong. I imagine you did too. And then …Something happens. Or several things. …

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Crazy things Jesus said that will change your life!

February 27, 2022

Jesus had a lot to say. Jesus is radical in what He demands of His followers. This is not easy …

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Are we praying the “Jesus Way”?

December 27, 2021

Jesus said to pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy.“ ~Jesus Matthew 6:9 I …

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“I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.” ~Jesus

November 12, 2021

Jesus was on a mission. Jesus had as his focus only doing what God, His Father, wanted him to do. …

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“If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away.” ~Jesus

November 4, 2021

God’s goal for us is to make the right choice and choose the way of Jesus. Admit that doing God’s …

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“Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.” ~Jesus

November 2, 2021

Why this is important: We say something we regret. We excuse it by saying, “I didn’t mean it”. That does …

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“Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.” ~Jesus

October 28, 2021

Jesus sets standards for us based on a whole different world. It is His Father’s world. It is a world …

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Why isn’t the word of God always heard and acted on?

September 20, 2021

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

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Why does Jesus want us to be pure in how we see sex?

September 18, 2021

Jesus challenges us to see how corrupt our heart can be, and it is about our heart. Jesus says do …

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Is peacemaking a big goal given to us from Jesus?

September 13, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus continues on with his manifesto (aka sermon on the mountain). Jesus calls on us to …

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“It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.” ~Samaritans

September 10, 2021

Jesus knows us. He knows us inside and out. Nothing is hidden from Him. God is light and in Him …

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Are we planning for the worst? What does Jesus think about that?

September 8, 2021

Why this is important: We often worry about what might happen. Conventional wisdom says “plan for the worst”. And so …

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Do you think it’s possible to enter the house of an able-bodied man, and walk off with his possessions unless you tie him up first?

September 7, 2021

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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Do we start with enthusiasm? Does the enthusiasm go very deep? What happens when we are tested?

September 6, 2021

Jesus challenges us to understand that perseverance is more important than passion and enthusiasm alone. God’s goal for us is …

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Is our goal to be perfect?

September 4, 2021

The word perfect in Matthew 5:48 does not imply sinlessly perfect, for that is impossible in this life. It suggests …

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“Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together.” ~Jesus

September 3, 2021

Jesus challenges us to know that the harvest is ready. There is no waiting. People are ready to hear the …

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What is the main thing about the main thing?

September 3, 2021

Jesus is beginning to wrap up his Manifesto (aka the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7). Jesus now lays …

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Is there a connection between what God does and what we do?

September 2, 2021

God wants us to act on what He is talking with us about. Jesus gets that. Jesus knows what the Father …

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Does Jesus want us to take a break and get a little rest?

August 31, 2021

Why this is important: There have been way too many times I have ignored getting some rest. I worked too …

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Are we praying like a hypocrite? Jesus wants to know.

August 29, 2021

Prayer essential in our relationship with God. One of the pillars in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) is …

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Are we ready to hear what Jesus has to say?

August 28, 2021

Some days we just don’t see what is going on. We desperately need insight. We aren’t hearing the wisdom of …

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How can we be delivered from the evil one?

August 27, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus taught us to pray. Jesus gave us the template. The prayer is a part of …

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How should we give to the needy?

August 26, 2021

Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and …

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Is a true prophet’s godly life a reflection of his calling?

August 26, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus said, “a tree is recognized by its fruit”. When looking for “fruit,” here are specific …

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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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What should we do about lust in our lives?

August 24, 2021

The Jesus Manifesto is radical. Jesus changes the way things work in the new covenant (aka contract, agreement or testament). …

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Are we asking, knocking and seeking? Will we persist?

August 23, 2021

Why it matters: Jesus continues the lessons from His Manifest (Matthew 5-7). This one is very important. It is the …

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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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What is the outcome of mourning?

August 22, 2021

Jesus is ushering in the Kingdom of God. I like to think of Matthew 5 to 7 as his manifesto …

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Are we guilty of contempt?

August 20, 2021

Are we treating Jesus with contempt? Now that is a tough question. I don’t really want to think about it. …

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Is there truth in the saying, ‘This one sows, that one harvests.’?

August 19, 2021

Jesus is clear that we don’t always know our role but we have to tell everyone the Good News. It …

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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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All this time and money wasted — do we think it makes that much difference?

August 18, 2021

Jesus knows how to ask questions. He forces us to get clear. What is important? Perhaps the question is rhetorical …

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Will we let our light shine?

August 7, 2021

Why it is important: Jesus makes a declaration about His followers in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). We …

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Why were the crowds so astonished at how Jesus taught?

August 3, 2021

Jesus wrapped up His Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). The teaching is over. What He has said is amazing. The …

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Is Satan fighting Satan? What does Jesus think?

June 30, 2021

Jesus challenges us to be clear about the battle Satan is waging and who he is going after. Satan is …

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Is tit-for-tat retaliation the way to go?

March 2, 2021

Our culture tends to be one of retaliation. Someone hurts us, we envision a way to get them back. There …

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Are we fortunate when we are persecuted for Jesus?

February 28, 2021

How does Jesus expect us to react under persecution? Rejoice and be glad! That is right. Can we jump up and down …

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Is Jesus clear about what He expects from us?

February 21, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus has just finished talking about not judging and hypocrisy in the Jesus Manifesto. At first …

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February 14, 2021

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Will God’s word change our lives?

February 14, 2021

What does Jesus say? We know what He says. We can read His words. We can study them. We can absorb …

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Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving

November 9, 2020

Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …

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What does Jesus think about retaliation?

August 28, 2020

Jesus challenges us to not retaliate. It is in our core, when someone hurts us, to strike back. Some, famously, …

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Has Jesus provoked us to sarcasm?

August 24, 2020

We get consumed with our feelings. Jesus challenges us to move beyond that and see His world. Jesus can provoke …

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What if Jesus said this to New York City?

August 23, 2020

What if Jesus said this to Dallas? What if he said this to New York City? I can imagine it. …

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Could Jesus, Paul and James all be wrong?

August 20, 2020

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

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Does Jesus know what He is talking about?

August 19, 2020

Am I the one Jesus brings into the room with Him or am I the one provoked to sarcasm and …

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Who is in the drivers seat?

August 15, 2020

Jesus challenges us to live life with Him in charge. Now that is tough because we all like to be …

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To judge or not to judge …

August 14, 2020

Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing and judging others is to not do it if …

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Will we have courage and believe our Master Jesus the Messiah?

August 10, 2020

With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer.What if we look silly. We …

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Does it takes supernatural courage to love the way God loves?

August 6, 2020

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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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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Have we missed God? Is anything left in our memory of his Message? Do we take his Messenger seriously?

July 30, 2020

God sent Jesus. Jesus is His plan. There is danger in missing all of this. We need to slow down …

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Do I really mean it?

July 23, 2020

Jesus challenges us to stop acting. And, He is serious. He means it. Jesus can’t stand hypocrisy. How many times …

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Am I pretending to be righteous just because I am acting legally?

July 21, 2020

Jesus challenges us to look at whether meeting the “letter of the law” means we are living right in God. …

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“I give eternal life to them.” ~Jesus

July 19, 2020

It is an important question to figure out. Is eternal life a gift or something we earn by being a …

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“The righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” ~Jesus

July 17, 2020

God is doing a work in His people. It leads to glorification. Now that is amazing. Is this a promise …

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Am I being stupid or willfully stupid?

July 16, 2020

Jesus asks some stunning questions. We don’t exactly know how to respond. Some days, there aren’t great answers. Jesus is …

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Will I stand firm when Jesus challenges me?

July 11, 2020

You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …

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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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What was the most important thing to Jesus?

June 30, 2020

Everything was complete. The last thing Jesus says is so profound. This is the way it has always been with …

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“Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.” ~ Jesus

June 29, 2020

There is no doubt that poverty’s reach is both widespread and devastating. God’s people cannot be indifferent toward those in …

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Is my heart in it?

June 23, 2020

Jesus challenges us to have our heart in the right place with God and everyone else. It is all about …

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Why don’t our faithless solutions allow God to shine through?

June 22, 2020

Jesus challenges us. It had been a long day. It was beginning to get late. His disciples came to him …

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“Woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed!” ~Jesus

June 21, 2020

Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …

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You don’t expect to bury your children.

June 17, 2020

She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …

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Has Jesus finished everything He came to do?

June 15, 2020

Jesus had been thirsty. They gave him some sour wine. Jesus knew everything God had sent him here to accomplish …

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Did Jesus finish it? Is it complete?

June 11, 2020

Jesus, God’s Son, shows how He completes what was started in the Old Covenant (Testament). Jesus is the completer in …

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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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Why is Jesus thirsty?

June 9, 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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Will there be a day of judgement?

June 6, 2020

Tyre and Sidon were well known pagan cities in Jesus time. It might be like saying Las Vegas and New …

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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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What is Jesus concerned about as he is facing a slow and cruel death for us?

June 2, 2020

Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. They …

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How does Jesus know about the generosity of God?

May 31, 2020

Jesus knows first hand the generosity of God. Everything starts from God caring and His generosity. Jesus has been with …

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Will Jesus remember us?

May 28, 2020

Three men  had been condemned.  Three men were hanging on crosses facing agonizing deaths. This is a horrific way to die. …

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What does Jesus know about forgiveness?

May 27, 2020

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

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7 things Jesus said on the cross as He died for us

May 26, 2020

Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …

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How should ministries be financially supported?

May 23, 2020

Jesus sent the disciples out to spread the good news about how God rules. He recognized that they would need …

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Are we going to Jerusalem with Jesus?

May 21, 2020

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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Is it reasonable to ask Jesus what I must do to do the works of God in my life?

May 20, 2020

‘What must we do to do the works God requires?’ A question from the disciples. I look at the question …

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“The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.” ~Jesus

May 19, 2020

How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as well. And good …

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God is God. His word is always true. We can count on it.

May 11, 2020

God means what He says. What God says is important. What He says is not to be trivialized in any …

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Jesus is whispering. He is talking. He is shouting!

May 8, 2020

Jesus is whispering. He is talking. He is shouting! Jesus has some amazing things to say. In what I read. …

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“O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish.” ~Jesus

May 5, 2020

Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick and the demon possessed. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is …

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“What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable.” ~Jesus

May 4, 2020

All heaven is applauding when I get in trouble for speaking the truth of the government of God. God is …

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“Whenever you give to the poor.” ~Jesus

May 1, 2020

Most disciples of Jesus believe we are to help the poor but how are we to make good judgments on …

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“Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” ~Jesus

April 30, 2020

I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin). I sin. I need forgiveness. I need a pardon. Jesus stands …

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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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“Don’t be alarmed” ~An Angel

April 16, 2020

  It is a simple message but the most powerful one I can know. I should not be afraid. I …

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“And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Be alert!” ~Jesus

April 6, 2020

Jesus wants me to know something. Jesus is going to return. It could happen anytime. It is up to God …

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“For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” ~Jesus

April 2, 2020

My job is to do the will of God. That is it. There is nothing else. That is the overarching …

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“Master, I believe you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who comes into the world.” ~Martha

March 30, 2020

I am stunned and amazed. Jesus performs an impossible miracle. This is a must read chapter in the holy scriptures. …

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“No, I tell you; but unless you radically change your mind, you will all perish as well.” ~Jesus

March 25, 2020

I love to compare myself to others who miss God’s goal for their life (aka sinners). It is embarrassing but …

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“No prophet is welcome in his hometown” ~Jesus

March 16, 2020

Jesus encounters lots of opposition. There are a lot of Jesus-deniers out there. Am I one of them? And He …

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“Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” ~Jesus

March 12, 2020

My mission, given to me by God, is to love. In order to love, I need to learn how to …

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“You will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” ~Jesus

March 10, 2020

I have the power of the Holy Spirit in my life. It is a gift from Jesus. There is nothing …

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“And the Holy Spirit, when He comes, will convict the world concerning missing God’s goal and righteousness and judgment.” ~Jesus

March 8, 2020

The Holy Spirit convicts me. I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin) and the Holy Spirit of God …

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“Learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” ~Jesus

March 3, 2020

Jesus calls on me to learn. ”Disciple” means to learn. I am to learn from Jesus. Jesus is my Master. …

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“I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd.” ~Jesus

February 27, 2020

I want to understand Jesus. I want to fully know Him. I can know more by understanding the roles and …

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“I have come so that you may have life and have it in abundance.” ~Jesus

February 26, 2020

There is a right way to get into a house and there is a wrong way. The right way for …

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