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Tag Archives: Joy

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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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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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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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 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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How easy is it to forget about joy?

December 27, 2020

Do disciples have joy even in the face of opposition? Absolutely we do. Jesus is kind and thoughtful. I know …

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Does the Holy Spirit give us joy in knowing Jesus our Messiah?

December 10, 2020

The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving them an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …

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Why has God put everything into the hands of Jesus?

September 20, 2020

Oh my goodness. Jesus has everything. It is a great gift from His Father. All authority, power, love. Everything!! Nothing …

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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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“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in the Messiah Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul

April 3, 2020

I am so thankful to my Master Jesus, the Messiah. I want to shout. I sing about His greatness. I …

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“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” ~James

March 9, 2020

There is much to be said about faith. So … we start with God. God is the object of my …

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“Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, And which have not entered the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love Him.” ~ Apostle Paul

February 15, 2020

We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Is that for mystics and weirdo’s, I think? I …

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“Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; Let the sea roar, and all it contains.” ~King David

August 15, 2019

There are many reasons to be thankful about the wonderful world around us. God is good and in a good …

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“Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.” ~Author of Hebrews

August 8, 2019

Now this is some great news. I have people watching over my soul. How cool is that? It is way …

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“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in the Messiah Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul

August 4, 2019

God has a plan for me. Now that is some very good news. I am shouting for joy over that. …

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“To the degree that you share the sufferings of the Messiah, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.” ~Apostle Peter

July 29, 2019

Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …

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“When a woman is in labor, she has pain because her time has come. But when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the suffering because of the joy that a person has been born into the world.” ~Jesus

July 24, 2019

What joy there is in bringing children into this world. Consider this from Jesus: When a woman is in labor, …

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“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy.” ~Apostle Paul

July 12, 2019

There is a whole lot of joy in knowing Jesus. God is good and always in a good mood. So …

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“And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible.” ~Apostle Peter

July 6, 2019

Yes, joy is most certainly is experienced in my relationship with Jesus! I have good news. I want to shout …

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“Having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all.” ~Apostle Paul

June 22, 2019

There is something I’ve noticed about followers of Jesus and His disciples. They are just plain happy folks. They are …

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“And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” ~Luke

June 15, 2019

The joy I have, in Jesus my Master, is a gift from God. I don’t screw my courage and become …

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“Always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the good news from the first day until now.” ~Apostle Paul

June 6, 2019

Am I offering prayers filled with joy? Am I a partner in the joy of the good news? Am I …

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“And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” ~Luke

June 2, 2019

Maybe being joyful not just for kooks. Doesn’t Jesus just rock my world? Am I out of my mind at …

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“There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” ~Jesus

May 30, 2019

What a treasure we have in the joy that Jesus brings into our lives. God has a country. Jesus is …

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“Applause, everyone. Bravo, bravissimo! Shout God-songs at the top of your lungs! God Most High is stunning, astride land and ocean.” ~Sons of Korah

May 24, 2019

Now here is a good word. God, our most High God, is stunning. So is His Son Jesus. So is …

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“Rejoice in the Master always; again I will say, rejoice!” ~Apostle Paul

May 23, 2019

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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“For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul

May 17, 2019

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

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“I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.” ~Apostle John

May 9, 2019

There is great joy when our brothers and sisters walk in the truth of the Master Jesus. I want to …

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“The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart.” ~King David

May 3, 2019

Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …

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“But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves.” ~Jesus

April 18, 2019

We have a great promise from Jesus the Messiah. It is joy and happiness. Jesus wants me to have joy. …

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“Looking away from all that will distract us and focusing our eyes on Jesus, the One who brings our faith to maturity, who for the joy of accomplishing the goal set before Him endured the cross.” ~Author of Hebrews

April 6, 2019

I want joy in my life. I can have it by focusing on Jesus. Jesus brings my faith to completion …

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Can we experience a future ecstasy in response to God’s coming kingdom?

April 5, 2019

We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Is that for mystics and weirdo’s, I think? I …

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“Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.” ~Jesus

March 20, 2019

Even in adversity, I should know the joy of Jesus the Messiah. Jesus shows up. I need to be ecstatic. …

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“Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul?” ~King David

February 25, 2019

Why am I down in the dumps? King David has lots of good reasons to ask. So do I. I …

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“For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.” ~Apostle Paul

February 18, 2019

Joy is something that I must work at. It is a fruit, needs cultivation, water, fertilizer and more. Neglect can …

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“How happy is the man who has made the Master his trust.” ~King David

January 19, 2019

I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. A state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people …

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“Ignore what the world worships; the world’s a huge stockpile of God-wonders and God-thoughts.” ~King David

January 18, 2019

The world isn’t worshiping God, our Master. They don’t know Him and his wonderful love. Jesus brings me great joy …

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“Happy are those who hear God’s Word and guard it with their lives!” ~Jesus

December 23, 2018

Jesus knows. Jesus knows what is important. Jesus thrives on the word of God, His Father. Jesus knows how to …

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Does nature itself show joy at God’s creation?

December 19, 2018

There are many reasons to be thankful about the wonderful world around us. God is good and in a good …

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Is joy the result of the behavior of others?

December 15, 2018

Now this is some great news. I have people watching over my soul. How cool is that? It is way …

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Is joy experienced even in adversity?

December 10, 2018

Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …

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“Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions.” ~Apostle Paul

December 10, 2018

As a disciple of Jesus, I have accepted Truth, not just as a concept, but as a Person. Jesus said, “I …

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Does the birth of children bring joy?

December 6, 2018

What joy there is in bringing children into this world. Consider this from Jesus: When a woman is in labor, …

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“The Son of Man will suffer many things and be treated with contempt.” ~Jesus

December 4, 2018

We live in a world that holds and treats Jesus with contempt. Jesus suffered greatly for us. That was why …

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Is joy experienced through conversion?

December 3, 2018

When we accept Jesus as our Master and commit to be a disciple, we are ecstatic. Joy is ours beyond …

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What are reasons for God’s people to know joy?

November 29, 2018

There is a whole lot of joy in knowing Jesus. God is good and always in a good mood. So …

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Is joy experienced in a relationship with Jesus the Messiah?

November 26, 2018

Yes, joy is most certainly is experienced in my relationship with Jesus! I have good news. I want to shout …

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Do I have joy because of the victory and deliverance that Jesus gives me?

November 22, 2018

Jesus teaches us the great joy that there is in victory and deliverance. There is a threefold joy here: the …

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Is joy common among believers?

November 19, 2018

There is something I’ve noticed about followers of Jesus and His disciples. They are just plain happy folks. They are …

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Joy – Does God himself give joy to us?

November 15, 2018

The joy I have, in Jesus my Master, is a gift from God. I don’t screw my courage and become …

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“You are the light of the world.” ~Jesus

November 15, 2018

Jesus makes a declaration about His followers in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). We are the light of …

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Joy — What is the biblical background to the use of the word?

November 12, 2018

Background on Joy Joy (שִׂמְחָה, simchah; χαρά, chara). Closely related to gladness and happiness, although joy is more a state …

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“You are already pruned back by the message I have spoken.” ~Jesus

November 11, 2018

Jesus is the true source of everything I am or have. Jesus is the real vine. My role is to …

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Joy – Is it because of the believers’ partnership in the good news?

November 9, 2018

Am I offering prayers filled with joy? Am I a partner in the joy of the good news? Am I …

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I kind of grew up in the church …

November 8, 2018

I kind of grew up in the church, so to speak. It was a VERY Baptist church. Southern Baptist in …

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Joy – What is it a hallmark of?

November 5, 2018

What a treasure we have in the joy that Jesus brings into our lives. God has a country. Jesus is …

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“If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea’; and it would obey you.” ~Jesus

November 4, 2018

Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am born with. Faith is …

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Joy – Do God’s people find their joy in Jesus?

November 1, 2018

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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“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” ~Jesus

October 31, 2018

Jesus is now at the core issue as He lays out His manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). God has a …

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Joy – Why does the Holy Spirit’s fruit include joy?

October 29, 2018

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

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“For to me, to live is the Messiah as He is my source of joy, my reason to live and to die is gain for I will be with Him in eternity.” ~Apostle Paul

October 28, 2018

My hope is in Jesus. That is the main thing about the main thing. Is your hope in Jesus?  If not, …

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Joy – What role does it play for the believers’ faith and obedience?

October 25, 2018

There is great joy when our brothers and sisters walk in the truth of the Master Jesus. I want to …

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Joy — How can I experience joy in my discipleship life?

October 22, 2018

Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …

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“Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” ~Apostle Paul

October 22, 2018

Jesus shows me how to love and be kind. Jesus commands me to love. God wants me to be kind, …

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Joy – Is it promised to me from Jesus the Messiah?

October 15, 2018

We have a great promise from Jesus the Messiah. It is joy and happiness. Jesus wants me to have joy. …

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What is joy? Why is it important?

October 8, 2018

It is easy to forget about joy. It is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus …

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“And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of the beauty of God (glory).” ~Apostle Peter

October 7, 2018

Peter knows about Jesus and goes over the top in love for him. Jesus stood by him after Peter abandoned …

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“These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.” ~Jesus

October 2, 2018

In some circles, the end game is to be saved. Now that is important but it is not the end …

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Joy — Does the appearance of Jesus on the scene bring us joy?

September 29, 2018

The disciples of Jesus are to rejoice in the salvation brought about by the Messiah’s faithful life and death, and …

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“Good leadership is a channel of water controlled by God; He directs it to whatever ends He chooses.” ~King Solomon

September 28, 2018

  God is God. God is in control. I don’t get that some days. What about that jerk that is …

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Peace — Is it through the ministry of Jesus?

September 26, 2018

We are born at war. At birth, my sinful nature has already declared war on God and His truth. My …

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Second Coming – What does Jesus the Messiah say about it?

September 17, 2018

I think many followers of Jesus avoid discussing the second coming of Jesus and the rapture. I know I have …

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Joy – Is it because of the believers’ love and concern?

September 16, 2018

Joy is something that I must work at. It is a fruit, needs cultivation, water, fertilizer and more. Neglect can …

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Materialism — Will possessions and riches make it difficult to enter God’s country?

September 11, 2018

I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …

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New Covenant — What are the superior blessings of the new covenant?

September 8, 2018

Under the New Covenant (or New Agreement), I am given the opportunity to receive salvation as a free gift. “For by grace …

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Immaturity — Is that the cause of backsliding?

September 7, 2018

I started out strong. I imagine you did too. And then … Something happened. Or several things. We went off …

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Speech — Can it bring ruin or joy to the speaker?

September 2, 2018

What my tongue produces has eternal implications, for it reveals what is in my heart. Jesus said that “the good …

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Victory — Is it complete in Jesus as He defeated Sin?

August 31, 2018

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

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Joy – Is it evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work? Does it prompt believers to rejoice?

August 31, 2018

When the Holy Spirit moves, it is a stunning thing to behold. It makes me want to glorify God. I …

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Good News (Gospel) — What does it mean?

August 30, 2018

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

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“Jesus the Messiah might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example.” ~Apostle Paul

August 30, 2018

God is very, very patient with me. Jesus the Messiah is perfectly patient. I am so thankful for that. Where …

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Happiness — Who is it for?

August 29, 2018

I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. A state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people …

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“Celebrate God. Sing together—everyone! All you honest hearts, raise the roof!” ~King David

August 29, 2018

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

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“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great.” ~Jesus

August 28, 2018

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

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Friends — Will I find unity in the love and fear of the Master Jesus?

August 20, 2018

The Master Jesus the Messiah gave us the definition of a true friend: “Greater love has no one than this, …

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“For your husband is your Maker, whose name is the Master of hosts; and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel, who is called the God of all the earth.” ~Isaiah

August 19, 2018

Without faithfulness to God there can be no discipleship life. Following Jesus is based first on faith that God is, …

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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

August 16, 2018

Joy and happiness is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus Manifesto) traditionally use the word “blessed”. …

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“Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul

August 11, 2018

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

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Did some religious elite appoint me as a spokesperson for Jesus? 

August 8, 2018

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

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“For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul

August 8, 2018

The joy of deliverance is amazing. When God sets me free, rejoicing is in order. I was tied up missing God’s …

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Toleration — It should be exercised for the benefit of those whose faith is weak

August 7, 2018

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

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“Happy are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad!” ~Jesus

August 7, 2018

How did Jesus expect me to react under persecution? Rejoice and be glad! That is right. I’m jump up and down for …

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“I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” ~Apostle Paul

August 4, 2018

Self-control is an issue of my heart. I must not be wishy-washy in my resolve. I must excerpt control of my …

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“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.” ~Jesus

August 3, 2018

It starts with faith. I need to get clear with my faith in Jesus. When peace leaves me, I need to …

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Church — Disciples are sent out by Jesus the Messiah

August 2, 2018

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

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Wealth — John the Baptist on Fruits Worthy of Repentance

July 29, 2018

This is pretty stunning. Of course, John the Baptist is a prophet and is determined to speak the truth of …

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“What do you make of this?” ~Jesus

July 29, 2018

Jesus wants to know. Jesus has a question. What do I make of this? Do I understand? Am I listening? …

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Achievement — Is faith required?

July 21, 2018

Where does faith come from? Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am …

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All the great Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes — A comprehensive list

July 19, 2018

In honor of a great man and prophet of God, let us all hold our dreams up for the world to …

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Heaven — Is it a Real Destination after Death?

July 17, 2018

What is the deal with heaven? It seems to be a somewhat complicated biblical concept with lots of opinions on …

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