The LORD, Omniscient, Knows Each Righteous Way | A Poem
In the judgment’s hall, where truth unfolds, The wicked tremble, their stories told. No standing firm, no sanctuary found, …
In the judgment’s hall, where truth unfolds, The wicked tremble, their stories told. No standing firm, no sanctuary found, …
Jesus is very clear. I am not to judge others. He is also clear that all judgement has been turned …
I have a choice. We live in a culture where we are all critics. It is an easy trap to fall …
There are basics in being a disciple of Jesus. Are the following in place in my life? Do I trust …
Here some old plan thoughts that carry over into the new plan that Jesus has revealed to us. Mostly things …
There is a strange thing about wanting to control what is going on with others. I become overly critical. Suspiciously so. …
Our heavenly Father has decided to show us mercy and love, not judgement. Now let us stop right there for …
Can I pass the test? Let us call it the mercy test. Jesus orders me to be merciful. Am I? …
I know what I know about Jesus because Jesus is His own spokesperson. Prophets are spokesmen for God. When the …
There are some things to be careful about. I must take responsibility for building myself up. In fact, I can listen to my-self, …
God is God. God is infinite, never changes, has no needs, all powerful, all-knowing, always everywhere, full of perfect, unchanging wisdom, …
To whom do I answer? Is it the minister, my wife, my boss, or my children? It is a simple …
Even Jesus the Messiah – God the Son – consulted with God the Father before doing anything. How much more …
How do I want to be treated? With respect. With understanding. I like to be given the benefit of the …
Jesus makes it clear he has authority, even to give life. King Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to understand this. It is …
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the …
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure …
Should I judge others? Jesus is clear in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7). I have plenty of my own issues. …
Sometimes it seems like doing the right thing is not being rewarded. Solomon reminds us this isn’t true. God is …
Jesus famously said in the Jesus Manifesto “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way …
Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing and judging others is to not do it if we …
Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing and judging others is to not do it if …
I have to be careful. My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen, and I constantly …
I want justice. I think we all do deep down inside. Am I ready for the justice that Jesus will …
The assembly of disciples (aka church) is not a fellowship of perfect people. We are a fellowship of the forgiven …
I am clear on the first part of this in the Jesus Manifesto. I’ve written on it. We’ve all heard …
It is a distraction game. It is classic but I see it happening. I do it sometimes as well. I …
Jesus drives the point home time and time again. Jesus wraps up a story with this statement of how …
God cares for the poor, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the sick, those in jail; all of the displaced …
Can I pass the test? Let’s call it the mercy test. Jesus orders me to be merciful. Am I? Jesus …
Special praise goes to Jesus for vindicating the penitent and the needy who have no human champions. Ultimately, all God’s …
There was a pastor who became involved immorally with a married woman in his congregation. They each divorced their respective …
Is justice a quality displayed in Jesus the Messiah’s life? Absolutely. God is God. God has given Jesus, His Son, the …
God has a goal in mind for me. It could bring me into conflict with those I love most. Betrayal …
God is in a good mood but God is God. As humans mistrust God, justice and judgement cries out for …
Life is tough. Jesus knows that. He really knows that. Jesus has a warning. Am I ready to hear it? …
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
So now we are down to the real issue. Jesus has laid out the case for what it takes to …
What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? “If we take the Bible seriously then …
We all know what Jesus said. Or do we? Do we serve an “angry God” who is out to do …
Jesus compels us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Jesus isn’t having any of our “Use and toss away” culture. …
“If you reason with an arrogant cynic, you’ll get slapped in the face; confront bad behavior and get a kick in …
Should I judge others? Jesus is clear. I have plenty of my own issues. I should look in the mirror …
I want proof but I am not prepared to believe it. Jesus gives me proof. I get to decide whether …
Justice is a tricky thing. For many it is befuddling and confusing. They are seeking justice here in our country. …
Jesus is clear. There will be a day of judgement. We may prefer to believe it isn’t true but it …
Is God serious business? You bet He is. Nahum the prophet of God knew this. I need to get it …
Jesus is always clear. There will be a resurrection. There will also be a judgement. Those who have lived the …
Jesus has some great news, for some of us. That is not always what we hear or want to hear. …
When Jesus was on the cross, redeeming me, he cried out it is finished. Here he tells the crowds, before …
It is way too easy to think about what others ought to do and what they ought to think. The …
I don’t want to be condemned. No way, no how. I want to live in freedom. I don’t want that …
Jesus is very clear. I am not to judge others. He is also clear that all judgement has been turned …
Our heavenly Father has decided to show us mercy and love, not judgement. Now let us stop right there for …
There are some things to be careful about. I must take responsibility for building myself up. In fact, I can listen to my-self, …
How often do we try to force our way in the processes that the world normally uses? Sheer determination. We’ll …
I have a choice. We live in a culture where we are all critics. It is an easy trap to fall …
There are basics in being a disciple of Jesus. Are the following in place in my life? Do I trust …
Here some old plan thoughts that carry over into the new plan that Jesus has revealed to us. Mostly things …
There is a strange thing about wanting to control what is going on with others. I become very critical. Suspiciously …
God is in control. God is judge. No one can pull the wool over his eyes. Jesus has agreed to …
I shouldn’t think too much of myself. There is nothing there to see of importance. I know that but I …
God is good and He is in a great mood. This is nothing to take lightly. I know it and I …
Jesus was clear that we will always have poor people with us. We always have. We always will. Jesus challenges …
I complain about others. It isn’t very pretty or becoming. I am ashamed when I think about it. Many times, …
Jesus was clear that what is on the inside of us is the main thing. Jesus challenges me to know …
Oh my goodness. We live in a world where a critical spirit is par for the course 24/7. It is …
God is love. Jesus challenges us to love God and to love everyone else we know or meet. God’s truth …
God is love. God is always looking for the best in us. He doesn’t see our foibles and quirks. God is …
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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Tyre and Sidon were well known pagan cities in Jesus time. It might be like saying Las Vegas and New …
“Never dare to judge until you have heard the other side.” –Euripides, 5th century B.C.
This theme seems very clear. There isn’t too much to be added here. 8 very specific references citing Jesus, Peter …
Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing is to not do it. Period. End of story. …
Jesus lives. He is resurrected. God is a God of resurrection. We live a resurrected life with Him. That is …