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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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Are we ready to be bold and have courage in Jesus?

March 6, 2021

The five thousand had just been feed. It was a stunning day. God had been shown, through His son Jesus, …

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What is the purpose of the miracles of Jesus? Are they signs of the power of God?

March 5, 2021

There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …

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Do we have victory in our life with Jesus?

March 5, 2021

Can we do good? We want to but there is this evil nature that can get in the way. God shows …

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Does God have good news for us?

March 4, 2021

Why this is important: Ultimately, God’s goodness is seen in His plan to redeem us from missing His goal (aka …

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Jesus has a warning! Will we heed it?

March 4, 2021

Jesus is constantly challenging the religious elites and leaders (scribes) of His time here on earth. He still does today. …

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Are we a part of the religious elites and hypocrites?

March 3, 2021

  Jesus is clear. Jesus detests hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. Our contempt allows us to ignore …

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What are we slaves to? Is it our Master Jesus?

March 3, 2021

Obedience is a willingness to submit ourselves to the will of God and to put it into effect. Scripture emphasizes the …

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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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Is God always serious or is there joy to be found?

March 2, 2021

There is a lot frivolity going on and there is nothing wrong with that. Fun is fun and God is …

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Where does our wisdom come from?

March 1, 2021

I am astounded at how many companions in faith I have. Due to the power of the world wide web, …

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Is the kingdom of God eating and drinking?

March 1, 2021

The joy of deliverance is amazing. When God sets us free, rejoicing is in order. We were tied up missing …

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How tolerant of other believers should we be?

February 28, 2021

How tolerant of other believers should we be? Even when disputing/dialoguing over prominent doctrines, a disciple of Jesus should exercise …

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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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Where does false doctrine come from?

February 27, 2021

Doctrine is “a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or believed to be true.” Biblical doctrine refers to …

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Is peacemaking a big deal to Jesus? Can we do it?

February 27, 2021

  Why this is important: We can’t make peace if we don’t have peace ourselves. That is the first task, …

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Is Jesus to blame?

February 26, 2021

We are not asking the right question. We are looking to blame someone. We know this story from Jesus is …

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Are we holding Jesus in contempt?

February 25, 2021

God has a purpose. God knows what He is doing. God knows who He is choosing to bring the good …

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If we drink the water Jesus gives, will we never thirst — not ever?

February 25, 2021

Eternity is a long time. Think a billion years. Not enough. A trillion years. Not enough. It is hard enough to …

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Is self-control an issue of the heart?

February 24, 2021

Self-control is an issue of our hearts. We must not be wishy-washy in our resolve. We must excerpt control of our …

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Will we be happy if we are meek and gentle?

February 23, 2021

Jesus is clear that we will be more than happy (aka blessed) if we are meek and gentle. We will …

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Where does the lack of peace come from?

February 23, 2021

It starts with faith. We need to get clear about our faith in Jesus. When peace leaves us, we need to …

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Is Jesus clear about the church and what it means in His kingdom?

February 22, 2021

Yikes! Many people today think of the church as a building. This is not a biblical understanding of the church. …

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Is Jesus the light of the world? Will we dance in His light?

February 22, 2021

  Jesus is the light. He is the only light. He is the light of the world. It is through …

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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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What is the purpose of a church?

February 21, 2021

Should we be concerned about the use of the word “church“? It is possible that to many believers and unbelievers …

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Who gave Jesus the right to be King?

February 20, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus invites us to picture what God’s kingdom is like. Jesus wants us to understand Him …

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Does our speech reveal what is in our heart?

February 20, 2021

What our speech produces has eternal implications, for it reveals what is in our hearts. Jesus said:  “The good man …

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Will we keep the commandments of Jesus?

February 19, 2021

Jesus is our Master. As our Master, Jesus has some commands for us. They are not optional if we follow …

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What does God mean when He says “I Am who I am”?

February 19, 2021

God IS. That is the revelation of the scripture. This one of the essential attributes of God. The infinite nature …

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Should we really take Jesus seriously?

February 18, 2021

Why this is important: The religious scholars and the average Jewish person of Jesus time on earth thought they took …

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Is obedience thicker than blood?

February 18, 2021

Jesus challenges us to see the reality of GOD’s World (Kingdom). We think a lot about our families. What about …

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Can we see the glory of God?

February 17, 2021

Who is the King of Glory? King David is a warrior King. He spent much of his life fighting to …

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Do demons exist? What does Jesus do about them?

February 17, 2021

Why this is important: The Bible speaks of demons as real, actual beings. However, Scripture’s depiction of demons is very …

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What is the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus?

February 17, 2021

Scripture presents conclusive evidence that Jesus the Messiah was in fact resurrected from the dead to an incorruptible body. The …

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Is eternal life a gift or something we earn?

February 16, 2021

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

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What does Jesus think about servant-leaders? Is that what we are called to be?

February 16, 2021

Jesus isn’t enamored with our being a leader who serves. Jesus calls on us to be a servant or a …

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How can we control what we say to others? Can we have self-control?

February 15, 2021

One of the proofs of God’s working in our lives is the ability to control our own thoughts, words, and …

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Will the wicked get off scot-free? Will God’s loyal people triumph?

February 15, 2021

Sometimes it seems like doing the right thing is not being rewarded. Solomon reminds us this isn’t true. God is …

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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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What should we do about the poor?

February 14, 2021

Why this is important: In both the Old and New Testaments, we see God’s desire for His children to show …

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Are we hiding our light?

February 13, 2021

  Why this is important: Jesus doesn’t want us to play a game of hide and go seek. Now think …

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What does it mean that Jesus is Lord? Is He my Master?

February 12, 2021

Lord (Master) is a title that signifies Jesus the Messiah’s absolute authority and the basis on which people may know …

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Has Jesus always been supreme? — A poem

February 12, 2021

Jesus has always been supreme. He was in the beginning and He will be in the end. Jesus is leading the resurrection …

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What does God expect when we pray?

February 11, 2021

So what is prayer? The most basic definition of prayer is “talking with God.” Prayer is not meditation or passive reflection; …

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How can we defeat temptation? Can we have victory?

February 11, 2021

Jesus the Messiah triumphs over and disarms all the powers of evil arrayed against him. Jesus has won the victory. …

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Do we love Jesus? Are we obedient? Does it matter?

February 10, 2021

I admit it is tough to always be obedient. I have a rebellious streak in me. We all do. The …

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Danger! Warning! Is our legalism causing us to be religious frauds?

February 10, 2021

Jesus has the number of the religious elites. They are constantly trying to trap him. They are constantly trying to …

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If we refuse to do our part, do we cut ourselves off from God’s part?

February 9, 2021

Jesus challenges us to forgive others. It is a clear command and unambiguous. That is our part to do. When …

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Does God want to live with us?

February 9, 2021

God has goals in mind. He will accomplish them. When we miss God’s goal, that is known as sin. I …

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Is self-control an outcome of sanctification?

February 8, 2021

  Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit.  It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation …

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Can we manufacture goodness on our own?

February 8, 2021

  Jesus wants us to love. Jesus wants us to do good. Jesus wants us to not expect anything in …

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What is the Religion of Secular Humanism and Atheists all about? Will they persecute us?

February 7, 2021

There is no doubt that persecution is a stark reality of living for a disciple of Jesus. For a disciple …

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Can we use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies?

February 7, 2021

All it takes is to watch the news to know we live in a massively corrupt culture. God’s goal is …

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Are we really, really happy? Are we sure?

February 6, 2021

Why this is important: I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. Happiness is a state of pleasure …

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Why should we be agreeable, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble?

February 6, 2021

Am I humble enough? Not yet and that is important to understand. Who gets the credit? That is a central question. …

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Are we people with good news?

February 5, 2021

I love it that God sent His Son Jesus to bring us good news. God is in a good mood …

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Are we happy that God is moving by His Holy Spirit in others?

February 5, 2021

The main thing: When the Holy Spirit moves, it is a stunning thing to behold. It makes us want to …

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Do we have victory in Jesus?

February 4, 2021

Jesus the Messiah triumphs over and disarms all the powers of evil arrayed against him. Believers are able to share …

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Who are we slaves to? Sin or Jesus?

February 3, 2021

We know it. Obeying runs against the grain of what we want to do. Jesus demands that we be obedient …

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Should we shout for joy in celebration?

February 3, 2021

We serve an amazing God. We celebrate His goodness, righteousness and holiness. God is good. God is good all the …

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What do we know of the patience of God? Is it because of His mercy?

February 2, 2021

Why this matters: God is very, very patient with us. Jesus the Messiah is perfectly patient. I am so thankful …

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When we are delivered, does joy grow in our lives?

February 2, 2021

  We want the joy of the Lord. We want to be more than happy. We want to celebrate God’s …

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What is justice? What does Jesus teach us?

February 1, 2021

Is justice a quality displayed in Jesus the Messiah’s life? Absolutely. God is God. God has given Jesus, His Son, the …

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Does God want us to live a pure life? How is that possible?

February 1, 2021

God’s goal: The Apostle Paul nails it. He understands God’s goal. God wants us to live a pure life. No …

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Where is God today? Is He around?

January 31, 2021

Why it is important: Some days it is just not clear where God is. He doesn’t seem to be anywhere …

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How can we deal with the impulse to retaliate?

January 31, 2021

Jesus challenges us to not retaliate in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7). It is in our core, when someone hurts …

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Where can we find peace? Is it in Jesus the Messiah?

January 30, 2021

The Apostle Paul alerts us that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, …

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Do we scrawl a whim in place of God’s word?

January 30, 2021

Jesus is talking to religious people. That could be us. Jesus challenges us to really understand what God is saying and …

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Is it time to change our way of thinking?

January 29, 2021

Sometimes we think of God as we think of ourselves. Big mistake. That kind of thinking leads us to dead …

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What models do we have for how to be patient?

January 29, 2021

Who is our model for patience? God is patient, and His Spirit produces the fruit of patience in us. When we …

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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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Is God pleased at being ignored? Are we hostile to God?

January 28, 2021

Am I focused on God? That is an essential question. It may be the only question worth considering most of the …

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Does Scripture present conclusive evidence that Jesus the Messiah was in fact resurrected from the dead to an incorruptible body?

January 27, 2021

Scripture presents conclusive evidence that Jesus the Messiah was in fact resurrected from the dead to an incorruptible body. The …

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Will we handle betrayal well? What will our reaction be?

January 27, 2021

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

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How can we bless others today?

January 26, 2021

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water. | Christian Standard …

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What does the gentleness of Jesus the Messiah look like? 

January 25, 2021

What happens when the faithful wander off? They are  wayward. They drift. It happens. It happens to others I know. …

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Why does Jesus provoke us to scorn?

January 24, 2021

Jesus is abrupt with us. We need Him to challenge us. We tell Jesus He doesn’t know what He is …

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Is Jesus going to accuse us before God?

January 24, 2021

Jesus is clear about His role. He is the one who saves us from missing God’s goal for our life. …

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Is being angry helpful? What does God think about that?

January 23, 2021

  What is our mission? Our mission, given to us by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should …

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What happens when we put our faith in our experiences?

January 23, 2021

Is our faith contingent on how we feel right now? What we are experiencing right now may shake our faith. We …

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What should we do about what God wants?

January 22, 2021

God is God. His character and His attributes have always existed. God is eternal. God IS! God does things that don’t …

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Will we go when God calls? Are we ready?

January 22, 2021

Isaiah was an amazing man of God. He stood in God’s presence. He knew God intimately. One day he heard …

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Why would the meek inherit the earth?

January 21, 2021

God’s promises to the meek is good news! Humility is the name of the game. Jesus challenges me to be humble. …

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“No one can pray and worry at the same time.” ~Max Lucado | What is prayer?

January 21, 2021

God’s goal is for us to talk with Him, trust Him and obey Him. Our alignment with God takes the anxiety …

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Do our words reflect what is in our hearts?

January 20, 2021

God’s goal: It is God’s goal for us to align our hearts with our words in a way that is acceptable …

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Should we load ourselves down with equipment as we proclaim the good news of Jesus?

January 20, 2021

Jesus has powerful but simple things He wants us to do. We don’t need a lot of equipment to complete …

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Where does love come from?

January 19, 2021

Where does love come from? Love comes from the Holy Spirit. It is a gift. It is fruit that grows …

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Is Jesus the Messiah, the anointed one of God? Or is it Mr. Christ?

January 19, 2021

Christ is not the last name of Jesus. Jesus is the Christ. Jesus is the anointed one of God. Jesus is …

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What is patience? Is it a gift from God?

January 18, 2021

  The big picture: We are always, and I mean always, in such a hurry these days. Our culture is on …

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Why are we so stubborn when it comes to Jesus?

January 18, 2021

The big picture: In His hometown, the people He grew up with were offended by Jesus. While they knew Him, they …

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Are we disciples of Jesus? What does Jesus require of us?

January 17, 2021

Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: “Any of you who …

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Are we taking Jesus too seriously?

January 17, 2021

That Jesus didn’t command everyone to sell everything gives comfort only to those He would say that to. God is God. …

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What should we think about judging others?

January 16, 2021

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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Will we regret it if we make a run for God?

January 16, 2021

There a lot of things in life we all regret. They are the could of, would of, should of of …

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What is the proper response to God as His covenant people? Is it faithfulness?

January 15, 2021

Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people. It is seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects …

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What is worry? Do we know God? Do we know how God works?

January 15, 2021

Why do we worry? What produces that anxiety in our gut? Because we don’t know what a good mood God, our …

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Do we understand love? Do we really get it?

January 14, 2021

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

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What price did Jesus pay to redeem us?

January 14, 2021

I pray that the evidence of the Master’s love in my life will be clearly verified in my life. There …

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Are there examples where Jesus didn’t judge?

January 13, 2021

Jesus famously said in the Jesus Manifesto “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way …

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