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

Tag Archives: Jesus

“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Master [Jesus].” ~Apostle Paul

February 2, 2023

This is subtle but significant. Who gets the credit? Who made it happen? There is only one answer. God gets …

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Are we seeking a shiny new object?

February 2, 2023

I am seeking a new and shiny object. Innovation is cool. The new thing is the holy grail. I love …

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Why are So Many Young Americans Irreligious? The Secular Brainwash is the First Reason

February 1, 2023

Dennis Prager is a conservative radio talk show host and writer. He is the host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show The Dennis …

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“Laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” ~Apostle Paul

February 1, 2023

Why this is important: Jesus alone is Master. That is it. Jesus is in charge. Jesus is King. Jesus is …

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“Let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.” ~Apostle Paul

January 31, 2023

I get distracted. It seems to happen too easily. It must be the “shiny new object” syndrome. Jesus challenges me …

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“We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word.” ~Apostle Paul

January 31, 2023

God is open and plainly shares truth with us. God has given us good news and made it known without …

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Is Yahweh God?

January 30, 2023

Yahweh is God. There is no other. Jesus is the way to God. There is no other way. Anyone who …

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“Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother?” ~Apostle Paul

January 29, 2023

To whom do I answer? Is it the minister, my wife, my boss, or my children? It is a simple …

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“He [Jesus] was in the beginning with God.” ~Apostle John

January 29, 2023

In the order of things, Jesus is first. Nothing came before Jesus. Jesus is the son of God. Jesus is …

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“Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.” ~Jesus

January 28, 2023

Uh oh! Dear Jesus, help me not to be lukewarm. Help me to be on fire for you. I will be …

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“Act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as slaves of God.” ~Apostle Peter

January 28, 2023

It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in our minds. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …

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I Found These Atheist Memes Online. Here’s What’s Wrong with Them?

January 27, 2023

Here is some great insight from Mike Winger. Frequently online, we will run into these memes. Mike Winger gives effective …

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How does the Church challenge Satan’s dominion?

January 26, 2023

Paul tells us that “the principalities and powers” are also involved in this great secret. God is “educating” the angels …

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“God is God, the faithful God who maintains covenant loyalty with those who love Him and keep His commandments.” ~Moses

January 26, 2023

Where is the loyalty? Where is the love? Doesn’t anyone care? God is loyal and God is loving. We can …

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“I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” ~God

January 25, 2023

How often do I dwell in the past? Remember the time …. Ah, the good old days! I know I …

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“Know for certain that God has made him both Master and the Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” ~Peter

January 25, 2023

It is clear. There is no room for doubt. We must accept the facts. Jesus is Master. Jesus died, was …

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“But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell.” ~Jesus

January 23, 2023

The religious bullies want to intimidate us into silence. Nothing would please them more. Jesus challenges us to speak up …

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“Everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven.” ~Jesus

January 23, 2023

Jesus did not come to make our lives easy. Most are enemies of God and his plan. Most days it …

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Are we eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace?

January 22, 2023

Can we achieve unity in a common union with the Messiah Jesus? The New Testament places strong emphasis on the …

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“Love does not insist on its own way.” ~Apostle Paul

January 22, 2023

The big deal: God doesn’t force Himself on me. He is love and love doesn’t know how to do that. …

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Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, Yahweh (O Lord!)” ~King David

January 21, 2023

Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to change our minds (repent). Do we need more, or do we have more than …

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“Yahweh takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.” ~King David

January 20, 2023

We have amazing news. This is not trivial. This is beyond good. This is great. God is in a good …

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Is work a good thing?

January 20, 2023

Am I working hard for Jesus? Am I working as hard as the Apostle Paul? Or am I hardly working? …

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“You will be My Witnesses” ~Jesus

January 19, 2023

Here is a great overview of Acts 1 from Matt Slick. Matt is President and Founder of the Christian Apologetics …

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“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” ~Apostle Paul

January 18, 2023

No problem ahead of you is more powerful than the God behind you. God is great. God is mighty. God …

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“All things are possible for one who believes.” ~Jesus

January 18, 2023

What a mighty lesson of faith this story teaches us. Jesus is clear with us. We want to believe but …

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Why does Jesus the Messiah question the religious elites?

January 17, 2023

Jesus had lots of questions for the religious elites of his day. He pressed them and would not let them …

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“Yahweh [the Lord] is our king; he will save us.” ~Isaiah

January 16, 2023

What happens when God is charge? We have peace and safety. God keeps us safe. We have nothing to fear. …

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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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“The steadfast love of Yahweh never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” ~Jeremiah

January 15, 2023

I am sticking with God!! I could trust myself, my friends, my family. Nothing wrong with that. Friends and family …

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“The heavenly Father [will] give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” ~Jesus

January 15, 2023

When we talk with God, Jesus the Messiah challenges us to be direct. God already knows what we need. God …

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Is pride a sign of spiritual immaturity?

January 14, 2023

When we become Christians, we are given all we need for spiritual maturity. Peter tells us that “[God’s] divine power …

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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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Is it important to listen to words of wisdom?

January 13, 2023

Why this is important: Whenever Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear,” He is calling for …

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“Although Jesus was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.” ~Author of Hebrews

January 12, 2023

How do we learn trust and obedience? This is not an answer we want to hear. We learn trust and …

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Can we gain insight through meditation on God’s word?

January 11, 2023

This is instructive. As Philip was traveling to Gaza, the Holy Spirit led him to a man who was reading …

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“But that is not the way you learned the Messiah!” ~Apostle Paul

January 11, 2023

Jesus challenges us to live a completely new life. There is nothing in the old life that is worthy of …

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“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” ~James

January 10, 2023

Am I fooling myself? Am I deceived? Possibly. Probably. This is a tough question. I have heard a lot. God’s …

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Does the scope of Jesus the Messiah’s victory include temptation?

January 10, 2023

No trial is too great, no temptation is too strong, but that Jesus the Messiah can give us the mercy …

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Has Jesus defeated death?

January 9, 2023

Good news: Jesus has defeated death. That is the good news of His resurrection. Jesus brings us life and life …

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“From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.” ~King Solomon

January 9, 2023

Wisdom suggests that we have conversations that are helpful. That starts with what is in our heart, continues with what …

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Does God’s wrath cause divine condemnation?

January 8, 2023

We all love and can quote John 3:16. It is in many ways the Christian mantra and a favorite verse …

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Do we have insight into the truth about Jesus the Messiah?

January 8, 2023

  Insight is the spiritual quality that enables me to appreciate God’s mind and will. I will know about matters …

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What is the church’s ministry of forgiveness in Jesus the Messiah’s name?

January 7, 2023

Jesus is resurrected. Jesus appears to the disciples. Jesus breathes on them and they receive the Holy Spirit. This empowerment …

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

January 6, 2023

Jesus, the Messiah and God’s Son can do anything he wants. Jesus has been giving all power and authority from …

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What is our goal today?

January 5, 2023

Jesus showed us why we are here. We are like seasoning and salt. We add flavor to the world. We …

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How do we know we need to pay attention to Jesus?

January 1, 2023

When we see the word WOE in the scripture, particularly when Jesus uses it, we know we better pay attention. …

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“Test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.” ~Apostle John

December 30, 2022

My natural inclination is to trust ministers and the clergy. The Apostle John advises otherwise. He knows that there are …

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Should I hire a thief to be my CFO?

December 29, 2022

Jesus knew before he selected Judas that he would betray him. He knew he was a thief but made him …

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Will God give us a new heart and Spirit?

December 28, 2022

Now here is good news. God can’t see our old heart. God can’t see that we are dirty and need …

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Are we claiming the gift of God? Are we fanning the flame?

December 27, 2022

Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …

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“For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son.” ~Jesus

December 26, 2022

Jesus demands radical obedience from us but also brings good news. No one is shut out from God. All are …

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“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” ~An Angel

December 25, 2022

  When it was time to give birth to Jesus, no one had room for Him. So, Mary did what …

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“Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?” ~Jesus

December 24, 2022

First of all, God conceived us in love. That is the starting point and is amazing in and of itself. …

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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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Are we laying the proper foundation for others to build on?

December 20, 2022

There is a whole lot of shaking going on. It isn’t about the economy or politics. The shaking is God’s …

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How should we examine ourselves?

December 19, 2022

I shouldn’t let my faith go on cruise control. The Apostle Paul urges disciples of Jesus to examine themselves. I …

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Was the resurrection of Jesus necessary?

December 17, 2022

Scripture is clear that all those who believe in Jesus the Messiah will be raised to eternal life just as …

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“I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” ~Apostle Paul

December 15, 2022

The Apostle Paul was there. He had learned how to be content. He was more than happy. It did not …

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Is it a problem to oppose the precious stone whom God has exalted — his Son Jesus?

December 12, 2022

Jesus was constantly getting under the skin of the religious leaders and scholars. At the conclusion of the story Jesus …

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“The mystery was made known to me by revelation.” ~Apostle Paul

December 10, 2022

We all want the “inside scoop”. We know we do. And so here is good news. We have it. We …

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“I have not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets but to fulfill them.” ~Jesus

December 9, 2022

Why this is important: Jesus has it all together. All the complexity we see. All we don’t understand. Jesus sees …

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Are we being led by the Holy Spirit?

December 7, 2022

After his baptism, Jesus learned to live, in the present, with the power of the Holy Spirit. He was baptized …

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“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God?” ~Apostle Paul

December 6, 2022

For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If …

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How do we create digital disciple experience?

December 4, 2022

But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown …

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Love is the main thing about the main thing.

December 3, 2022

Love is not stingy. Love is not miserly. Love is not tightfisted. Love is not grudging. Love is bighearted. Love …

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“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ~Jesus

December 2, 2022

  Jesus is not after behavior modification. Jesus wants heart and mind transformation. Jesus wants us to repent. That is …

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Are we rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic?

December 1, 2022

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father …

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Is God free to do all he wills?

November 30, 2022

This is basic but something we must get in our heart and souls. Consider it Theology 101. God can and …

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“I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.” ~Jesus

November 29, 2022

Jesus only does what he hears the Father say to do. That is His standard for us as well. We …

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“For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.” ~Apostle Peter

November 28, 2022

A curious warning is given to us in Peter’s first letter. There he tells us to be ready to give …

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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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Are we helping or not?

November 26, 2022

How often do I dog it, not giving my best? Paul challenges us to live differently. We have opportunities every …

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How will we live in harmony with one another?

November 25, 2022

How is it that we persevere? How will we become mature? How will live in harmony? Our will power can …

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“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” ~Apostle Paul

November 24, 2022

When will we come to Jesus? When will be the right time? Now is the time. Jesus wants us just as …

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“For it is written …” ~Jesus

November 23, 2022

Jesus understands Satan’s approach. Three times Satan tempts him. Jesus quotes God’s word and then uses his authority to send …

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Why Don’t More People Accept the Young-Earth View of Speciation?

November 21, 2022

Here is some insight from Answers in Genesis. Answers in Genesis is an apologetics (i.e., Christianity-defending) ministry dedicated to enabling …

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“To be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” ~Apostle Paul

November 19, 2022

How is my attitude these days? Is it focused on the new agreement we have with our Father? Am I …

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How do we find God’s wisdom?

November 17, 2022

Why this is important: We don’t find God’s wisdom in the popular philosophies that are floating around. This is not …

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Why are we a people of hope?

November 16, 2022

Jesus died and rose again. We have reassurance that one day we will all have a huge family reunion. Those …

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“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. ” ~King Solomon

November 15, 2022

The first thing is cultivating a love of learning. To be wise means we need to grow. It is not …

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Can we trust the judgement of Jesus?

November 13, 2022

Jesus can be trusted. Jesus doesn’t have a self-serving bone in His body. Jesus only does what He sees the Father doing. …

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“For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.” ~Apostle Paul

November 12, 2022

Why this is important: This is something to think about. Paul is very strong in what he says. We must …

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“Repent and turn away from all your transgressions.” ~God

November 11, 2022

Repentance (radically changing my mind) is of crucial importance because missing God’s goal (sin) brings God’s judgment. Fellowship with God …

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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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“The kingdom of God has come upon you.” ~Jesus

November 9, 2022

Jesus is the King, anointed by the Holy Spirit and in charge of God’s country. Even the demons obey. I …

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How did Jesus learn obedience?

November 8, 2022

The main thing: Jesus is all about doing what He sees His Father doing. He listens to God. Jesus doesn’t …

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How does God choose leaders?

November 7, 2022

God shows us how to choose leaders. These are the best principles to apply in all cases, particularly political. Our …

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“Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Master.” ~Apostle Paul

November 6, 2022

Jesus wants me to glad, joyful and happy. Jesus paid the price for my missing God’s goal (aka sin). I …

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“It is the scripture that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life.” ~Jesus

November 5, 2022

Jesus had a lot to say to the religious scholars and the elites of His day. He still does. Do …

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What does the perfect sacrifice look like?

November 4, 2022

This is in fact stunning. How can I characterize His sacrifice? It was perfect. There was nothing lacking in it …

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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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Will others hear us when we proclaim the good news of Jesus?

November 2, 2022

Jesus is very clear. If someone listens to me, they are listening to Jesus. Jesus grants us His authority. His words …

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“I can do nothing on my own.” ~Jesus

October 31, 2022

Even Jesus the Messiah – God the Son – consulted with God the Father before doing anything. How much more …

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Does God pour out His Holy Spirit on all flesh?

October 30, 2022

Joel has a stunning announcement to make. It started manifestation on the day of Pentecost. It continues today. There are …

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“Our Master’s patience gives people time to be saved” ~Apostle Peter

October 29, 2022

God is patient with sinners. Jesus perfectly models that for me. Jesus is my example. Jesus shows me the way. …

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Does God’s love ever fail?

October 28, 2022

Some people hear the message in their mind. “I am a failure”.  Hearing it doesn’t make it true. We don’t want to go there. …

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Who are the witnesses for Jesus?

October 27, 2022

Jesus has a focus. He isn’t trying to be popular. He wants us to be saved from a life of …

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October 24, 2022

I must admit that most of my reading these days isn’t with physical books. I am an avid on-line / …

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“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul

October 22, 2022

We love to eat fruit. We love fruit and juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May we relish …

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