Is there any “if God can” among the followers of Jesus? Can anything happen?
Jesus summons us to a new level of belief. There are no “ifs” in His world. The new plan he …
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Is faithfulness seen as steadfast commitment to God in unwavering devotion?
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
How Yeshua became Jesus (Greek Jesus vs Hebrew Yeshua)
How did the name Yeshua become Jesus? Did you know that the name “Jesus” is less than 400 years old? …
Does love ever give up and quit?
My heavenly Father never gives up on me. He loves me even when I haven’t wanted to know Him. He …
Am I cheating on God?
Am I cheating on God? There are times I just want my own way. That cheats God of the relationship …
How can good come from evil?
Frank Turek talks about the morally sufficient reasons that God has to allow some evils. If God is good, why …
Questions that Jesus Asks in the Good News According to Matthew
It is stunning how skillfully our Master Jesus, the Messiah, uses questions (read more here) to teach vital spiritual truths. …
What kind of people is God looking for?
What is the BIG THING our heavenly Father is looking for? He is desperately seeking men and women after his …
What does Jesus know about forgiveness?
Jesus’ mission from God our Father was to bring forgiveness to the world. On the cross, Jesus accomplished the mission. …
Can I hope based on scripture as the word of God?
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, …
Does the Message that points to the Messiah on the Cross seem like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction?
The way God works seems silly to those who don’t know Him. For many, “Why” is the big barrier to …
Does death come from a phantom life of evil and their friends?
There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …
Is self-control the mark of a wise person and an aspect of a disciples character?
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or temptation. …
Will we stand firm when Jesus challenges us?
You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …
Is God first in my life? Am I trying to fool Him? Can He be fooled?
God knows how to do surgery. He can bring about internal purification. I can trust Him. He is good, all …
Do we become children of God by new birth? Is that even possible?
This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We become God’s children …
Let’s all wear love. It’s our basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.
God has chosen us for a new life. It is a life of love. It’s characteristics are: Compassion Kindness Humility …
Is the peace of Jesus ruling my heart?
Some things just aren’t forced on us. We can have it or we can not. God isn’t just going to …
Why should we obey our government and leaders?
This is pretty straight forward. We are to be responsible. We are to respect our leaders. We are to pay …
Does God show kindness to all, evil and good?
In Galatians 5:22 we learn that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 …
Does God make Himself available to us even if we don’t even ask?
Our God is amazing. He doesn’t wait on us. In fact, He did it all by sending Jesus to take …
How much time do I spend jockeying for position with others?
Jesus challenges us to stop being competitive. We are always comparing ourselves with others. It is a serious problem. It …
Are we ecstatic in our worship of God? Why is God worthy of our praise?
I must find the place of worship. I must open my eyes. In His generous love, I can really live. …
Do we find peace through the Father’s provision for the believer?
God’s ultimate provision of peace is discovered in the person and work of Jesus the Messiah. It is only through …
Should I beg God? Will God keep His promises?
Jesus said, “Everyone who asks (begs) receives …” Sometimes it takes a lot for us to ask. We think we …
What does God mostly do?
Well here we go. When I keep company with God, hang out with Him, I will learn a life of …
Can we prosper in every way?
God goal for me is to prosper. He has every good thing in mind for me and wants me to …
Will we wait for Jesus?
It is Holy Saturday. Jesus is in the tomb. What do we do? We wait. We have remember the passion …
What does Jesus want us to keep doing? What do we need more of?
Jesus challenges us. He tells us stories to shake us up. He wants us to love like our heavenly Father …
All I need to do is love others as if my life depends on it.
Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. Things don’t love. Things are immaterial to …
Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
What was the most important thing to Jesus?
Everything was complete. The last thing Jesus says is so profound. This is the way it has always been with …
Is America, as we know it, passing away? What will endure? What will last?
My love for the Father should squeeze out everything else. Wanting my own way is not the Father’s way. Wanting …
What do I want from God? What should I ask for?
God offered Solomon anything he wanted. He could have anything at all. Now that is amazing. What did Solomon want? …
Is an “eye for an eye” the way to live?
It happens all the time. Someone uses us for their own advantage. We get upset. It’s just not right. We …
Does False Doctrine contradict the good news of Jesus the Messiah?
Jesus, the Son of God, is the Messiah. God sent him to live among us, die for our missing God’s …
Am I a student of good or evil?
There are many things we can be students of. Seeking good is God’s goal for us. God wants us to …
“Beware … ” ~Jesus — What the New Testament has to say on deception by religions leaders
This is a series of quotes to emphasize the seriousness of deception and our responsibility to look out for it …
What are some examples of meekness in the life of Jesus?
Jesus is clear that I will be more than happy if I am meek and gentle. I will in fact …
Will love ever come to an end? What are the limits of love?
What is it about persistence in love? It must be something like the Energizer Bunny. It just keeps going and …
Is the resurrection of Jesus evidence of God?
Jesus rose from the dead. That is amazing and represents the good news of God. God is not dead. We …
What is hypocrisy? Why it is evil and hated by Jesus?
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Followers of Jesus …
How is a good person saved from much trouble?
We are “made good” and whole by Jesus. He alone can do this. And He did. It is done. God …
How important is forgiveness? What does Jesus require?
Forgiveness is huge in God’s world. He is love. He forgives us. We must forgive others. Jesus emphasized this over …
Is faithfulness encouragement to be trustworthy?
I am called to be faithful and trustworthy. I am challenged by this some days. When I think about it …
They can take our lives but can they take our freedom?
In Jesus, we have true freedom. Jesus has set us free and we are free indeed. On May 24, 1995, …
Do I know beyond a shadow of a doubt?
Luke got it right. Knowing and having supernatural courage (faith) about Jesus is what it is all about. He made …
What is God’s master plan for our lives? Can we know it?
God has a master plan for us all. I can tap into it and know the special assignment He has …
Does God command that we have hope?
Dante passes through the gate of Hell, which bears an inscription ending with the famous phrase “Lasciate ogne speranza, voi …
What kind of fruit am I producing? Has Jesus changed my character?
I can’t impress God. Some ministers are trying to impress us though. Jesus called it straight. Jesus knows the real …
Am I caught up in the wrong priorities?
We get caught up in the wrong things. We don’t have the right priorities. What church do we go to …
Is it reasonable to ask Jesus what I must do to do the works of God in my life?
‘What must we do to do the works God requires?’ A question from the disciples. I look at the question …
Will Jesus give us rest? Are we tired because we are anxious?
There are some things that really please our Father. One of them is to reveal things to those of us …
You don’t expect to bury your children.
She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …
Are we surprised when fiery ordeals come our way?
I am being refined. No doubt about that. Life does present difficulties. Jesus said that in this world we would …
Is gentleness a mark and part of the character of a follower of Jesus?
Gentleness is a mark and a part of the character of a follower of Jesus. We know from Galatians 5:22 …
Does our yes mean yes? Does our no mean no?
Jesus challenges us to mean what we say. Religious jargon and trite sayings are useless. It is the power of …
Is family the foundation of relationships in God’s Kingdom?
Family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a spiritual sense. The foundation of …
Is God’s plan for us one of healing and restoration?
Jesus didn’t cause anyone to be lame. It was never about character building. There was no lesson to be learned. No …
Do we have to wait for God to send His Holy Spirit? Should we be patient?
Jesus told them they had to wait. He didn’t have to. He could have given them the Spirit of God …
Has Jesus finished everything He came to do?
Jesus had been thirsty. They gave him some sour wine. Jesus knew everything God had sent him here to accomplish …
Will God forgive us and purge us of all wrongdoing?
God has made us a grand promise. And, He is true to His word. We know that we’ve missed God’s …
God has a plan. He uses it for His glory. He uses it for our redemption.
Jesus was performing many signs and wonders. The raising of Lazarus from the dead capped it off. That had everyone …
Do we need more boldness and confidence in Jesus?
We marvel that Jesus walked on water. What He did was stunning. Afterwards the disciples worshiped Him. We need to …
Will God lead us in a direction that he won’t give us strength to endure?
Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …
What can we add to God’s plan?
God is complete in what He has done. There is nothing to be added to. Not a thing at all. …
Am I working for myself? Who am I working for?
My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. I am a slave to my Master Jesus. …
What are reasons to get angry? Where will that get us?
I get jealous. I get angry. One can lead to the other. The parable of the prodigal son is a …
Did Jesus finish it? Is it complete?
Jesus, God’s Son, shows how He completes what was started in the Old Covenant (Testament). Jesus is the completer in …
Where is Jesus now? What is He doing?
This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …
Is my grandeur to forgive and forget?
I need to learn how to hold my tongue. Easier said than done some days. Someone says something and off …
Who are we trusting? Ourselves? God?
What happens when we trust our own resources to solve the problem? We solve the problem but we don’t see …
Is God strong? Is God’s strength vast? Can we count on it?
Some things are amazingly simple with God. Here is one of them. God is strong. Nothing weak about him at …
Does Jesus care if we are hungry?
The events of the day had been stunning. A 12 year old had just been raised from the dead. At …
Why is Jesus thirsty?
Hanging from the cross. He will die for us. The agony is unbearable. He didn’t say a lot. It was …
How rich is God?
My heavenly Father is VERY rich. His riches exceed anything I can imagine. They are glorious. Through the power of …
What Does the Bible Say about Freedom?
“Biblical freedom has a theological component which sets it apart. In the Bible, people are made free for a specific purpose: …
How will God establish our plans?
There are matters of the heart and there are matters of faith. There are many things in my heart that …
Some things smell pretty bad
Some things smell pretty bad. And then, there is a rotten stench. Just a plain putrid smell. It is disgusting. …
Where do we get our nourishment? From doing God’s will?
It can be confusing to talk with Jesus. We’re talking this world and He’s talking about God’s world. Jesus challenges …
Will Jesus remember us in heaven?
Three men had been condemned. Three men were hanging on crosses facing agonizing deaths. This is a horrific way to die. …
Will we allow God to have complete liberty in our life? Will we proclaim the good news?
Can I Allow God to have complete liberty in my life when I speak? Can I? Am I ready to …
Is love optional?
Is love optional? Yes, I get to decide whether to love or not. So do you. I often am not …
Is there a point? What is it?
Questions are great. The right one can make a difference. Try aligning your life on where the focus is on “What is …
Will there be a day of judgement?
Tyre and Sidon were well known pagan cities in Jesus time. It might be like saying Las Vegas and New …
What is the formula we can use for healing like Jesus?
Let’s say you wanted to “learn” how to heal the blind. Who better to “teach” you than Jesus? So what …
Did Jesus complete God’s mission and goals?
It was a dark day as Jesus hung from the cross. Figuratively and literally. The sun disappeared. Jesus was alone. …
Why is God’s goal for us is to do everything in love?
Sometimes I am stunned by the simplicity of how God speaks to us. Through Paul He gave it to us …
What is Jesus concerned about as he is facing a slow and cruel death for us?
Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. They …
How can we learn to be content?
I can’t say, as Paul did, that I have learned to be completely content and happy. But I am learning …
Can I really escape God? Who is the hound of heaven?
Ever heard of Francis Thompson? Young guy, drop out, drug addict, drifter, sometime homeless. Eventually diseased and dead at 48. …
How does God prove His love for us?
God takes our salvation and relationship with Him seriously. We know that God loves us because He sent His Son …
How do followers of Jesus handle our anxiety?
Our Father cares for us. He has great things in mind for us. He is doing it. He loves us …
How does Jesus know about the generosity of God?
Jesus knows first hand the generosity of God. Everything starts from God caring and His generosity. Jesus has been with …
Are we content with who we are in God? Is that the only accomplishment that matters?
I live in a world where almost everyone is trying to make me into something else. They have great things …
Is patience important in enduring life’s circumstances and sufferings?
I hate pain. I try to avoid suffering, I hate being poor and I don’t go out of my way …
Are we ready to have extravagant love?
There is love and then there is extravagant love. My Father loves me extravagantly. I should love the same way. …
Am I bankrupt without love?
This scripture blows me away. There is a question to be asked. Jesus wants to know. What is important? Not …
Are we ready to work for Jesus?
Use me Lord. Use me until I am all used up. May I be disciplined in listening to You. May …
Is God’s government (Kingdom) a democracy?
I need to change my mind (aka repent). God’s government (Kingdom) is not a democracy. We’ve been raised to see …
