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

Tag Archives: King

“When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives.” ~Apostle Paul

June 12, 2022

Jesus is first in my life. Jesus is preeminent. Jesus comes before anything else. Let it be so! The word preeminence is …

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“You are the Messiah [Christ], the Son of the living God.” ~Apostle Peter

April 17, 2022

Why this is important: The Apostle Peter rightly declares the Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one from God. Anointed …

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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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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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Where is Jesus now? What is He doing?

October 19, 2020

This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …

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Is God’s government (Kingdom) a democracy?

October 3, 2020

I need to change my mind (aka repent). God’s government (Kingdom) is not a democracy. We’ve been raised to see …

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Is Jesus in charge of those who are in charge?

September 8, 2020

It is one thing to be a Master and King. It is quite another to be the Master of masters …

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Is anything exempt from the rule of Jesus the Messiah?

July 20, 2020

Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected into an …

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“For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, met Abraham and blessed him as he returned from defeating the kings.” ~Author of Hebrews

January 14, 2020

It is an essential question for me to deal with. Who is Jesus? He is the Messiah, the anointed one …

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“Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. “Melchizedek” means “King of Righteousness.” “Salem” means “Peace.” So, he is also “King of Peace.” ~Author of Hebrews

August 26, 2019

I serve a righteous King. Jesus is also the King of Peace. As my King, Jesus reigns over peace, not …

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“You are my Son; today I have become your Father.” ~God

July 30, 2019

Jesus is the Son of God. That is the main thing about the main thing. There are many messengers of …

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“You will have complete and free access to God’s kingdom, keys to open any and every door.” ~Jesus

September 16, 2018

The Apostle Peter rightly declares the Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one from God. Anointed to be King in …

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“Who is the King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle.” ~King David

April 9, 2018

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

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“If you say so.” ~Jesus

August 1, 2017

Jesus is at the end of it all now. He has been arrested, jailed and “at trial” before the Judge. …

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From start to finish, Jesus is absolutely amazing

May 25, 2017

Jesus came to us where we are. He moved into the neighborhood. Not in a distant way but near. The …

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The King who loved a humble maiden. Would he renounce his throne to win her over?

February 20, 2017

Here is Soren Kierkegaard’s version of the story: Suppose there was a king who loved a humble maiden. The king …

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“The Messiah is in you, so therefore you can look forward to sharing in God’s glory. It’s that simple.” ~Apostle Paul

September 9, 2016

The message is actually pretty simple. The message is Jesus, the anointed Messiah, King of God’s world. It is only …

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"Take it seriously, show the way for others, and you will find honor in the kingdom." ~~Jesus

March 3, 2016

Jesus demands that we take His way seriously. There is nothing frivolous about it at all. My job, my mission, …

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“King-God, I need your help.” ~King David

January 31, 2016

King David, in his wisdom, pleads for God to pay attention. David knows he isn’t making any sense. I know …

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“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” ~Norman Vincent Peale

December 27, 2015

Jesus challenges us to repent (change our minds) and live in God’s government (Kingdom). God is in control. Changing our …

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“If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face.” ~Jesus

December 7, 2015

“To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable” I …

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“If the Government of Condemnation was impressive, how about this Government of Affirmation?” ~Apostle Paul

December 5, 2015

We either live in the government (kingdom) of condemnation or the government of affirmation. We must choose. Jesus, the anointed …

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“It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law.” ~Jesus

November 18, 2015

Jesus’ habit was to teach about the way God intended things to be. He had a vast number of people …

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“Counting on God’s Rule to prevail, I take heart and gain strength.” ~Habakkuk

October 1, 2015

Some days things look bleak. Everything is out of synch. Nothing seems right at all. What I expect isn’t happening …

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“God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything.” ~Apostle Paul

September 24, 2015

Why do we have money? Does God give us money to increase our standard of living? God gives us money …

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“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.” ~Apostle Paul

September 22, 2015

The enemy is constantly trying to find ways to trip us up. God is strong and He wants us to …

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“I am making everything new!” ~Jesus

September 19, 2015

King Jesus, the Messiah, has already won the victory. He is seated on the throne. It is done. There is nothing …

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“Be the change you want to see in the world.” ~Gandhi

September 6, 2015

It is so very easy to fall into the trap that someone else will change what we so love to …

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“This mystery in now out in the open.” ~Apostle Paul

September 1, 2015

Is life all still a mystery? No, it is not at all. Much about God’s world came seem mysterious. The good …

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“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~John Quincy Adams

August 8, 2015

Leadership is about enabling others by serving them. King Jesus, the Messiah, challenges to love everyone and lead his Kingdom …

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“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul

August 6, 2015

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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“After his death, Jesus presented himself alive to them.” ~Luke

July 23, 2015

The Apostles were absolutely convinced of Jesus resurrection from the dead. Luke, the author of Acts, is careful to document …

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“May our dependably steady and warmly personal God develop maturity in you.” ~Apostle Paul

July 19, 2015

How is it that I persevere? How will I become mature? My will power can get me so far. That …

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“Love never fails.” ~Apostle Paul

July 7, 2015

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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"If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal?" ~~Jesus

June 29, 2015

Sometimes we get so proud of ourselves for doing what anyone can do. Jesus challenges us not to see things …

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“Don’t try to read between the lines or look for hidden meanings in this letter.” ~Apostle Paul

June 27, 2015

Paul is clear about Jesus. His writing is clear about God. God’s word is clear. There is no “I wonder …

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“Ask in my name, according to my will, and he’ll most certainly give it to you.” ~Jesus

June 15, 2015

Jesus wants me to ask the Father. I should not be shy. In fact, boldness helps. If what I ask …

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"These fields are ripe. It’s harvest time!" ~Jesus

May 24, 2015

Jesus knows things we don’t. He challenges us to wake up. He looks out and doesn’t just see people. He …

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"Up, God! My God, help me! Slap their faces, First this cheek, then the other, Your fist hard in their teeth!" ~King David

May 20, 2015

King David had real enemies and he was a warrior for GOD. He knew GOD was the only one who …

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"The simple moral fact is that words kill." ~~Jesus

May 16, 2015

Jesus warns us to be careful about what we say to others. Our mandate is to love. Anything other than …

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"God is solid backing to a well-lived life, but he calls into question a shabby performance." ~King Solomon

May 3, 2015

There is no “coasting along” in God’s world (Kingdom). God has given us talents. God expects us to live the life He …

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Ecclesiastes, the world view of Mad Men and good news

May 2, 2015

I discovered the series “Mad Men” recently. I think this sums it up pretty well. “Vanity of vanities, all is …

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“Now the Sower is arm in arm with the Harvester, triumphant.” ~Jesus

April 11, 2015

There are many roles for us to play in God’s world (Kingdom). Sow of us sow the seed. Some of …

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"Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met." ~~Jesus

April 4, 2015

Jesus challenges us to not worry. God is God, in complete control and in a good mood. God will take care …

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Some great Easter quotes: He Is RISEN! He is Risen indeed!

April 4, 2015

He Is RISEN! He is Risen indeed! Christ the Lord is risen today, Sons of men and angels say. Raise …

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"Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow." ~~Jesus

March 28, 2015

Jesus challenges us to focus on what God is doing today, right now. That is all that Jesus did. He …

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"Wise son, glad father; stupid son, sad mother." ~King Solomon

March 27, 2015

Wisdom is so important. When Solomon was asked by God what he wanted, he responded wisdom. To know and understand …

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“Do not be worried about your life.” ~Jesus

March 8, 2015

The list of things I can worry about is pretty long. Give me a whole day and it grows enormously. …

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"Some of the seed fell on the road; it was tramped down and the birds ate it." ~~Jesus

February 2, 2015

Jesus knows that God’s word isn’t always received well.   The seeds on the road are those who hear the …

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"Worship the Lord your God, and only him. Serve him with absolute single-heartedness." ~~Jesus

January 26, 2015

We live in a world where we think we can get the answer to anything automatically. Technology has changed how …

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“Givers for God disarm the power of money.” -R. Kent Hughes

January 25, 2015

God loves a cheerful giver. God’s goal for us is that we use the financial gifts Jesus has given us to …

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"It’s hard to be ready for the jungle when you train in the zoo!" ~~Kris Vallotton

January 19, 2015

Now this is a good and convicting word from God. Jesus calls us to be passionate and all in for …

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“People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.” – Søren Kierkegaard

January 11, 2015

Our speech should be well informed by some underlying,well thought out values. While we are free to say idiotic things, …

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"The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped." ~~King Solomon

December 28, 2014

I am thinking how true this is. The more we bless others the more we are blessed. And it is …

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"Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions." ~~Jesus

December 17, 2014

We all have the same amount of time every day. Jesus challenges us to use it to focus on it …

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“There are others who need stories.” ~~Jesus (Luke 8:10)

December 14, 2014

It is hard for us to deal with the truth. Jesus told the truth through stories (parables). The disciples of …

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"Listen now, all of you— take this to heart." ~~Jesus

December 11, 2014

Jesus challenges us to understand that it is not what we eat that is the problem. What is the problem? …

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"The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life." ~~Jesus

December 7, 2014

Jesus, our Master, challenges us to look beyond a cool bottle of water. This world and all it offers doesn’t …

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"It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this." ~~C. S. Lewis

December 4, 2014

God is clear. Jesus was very specific about it. Our focus is to be on God, His world (kingdom) and …

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"If someone drags you into court and sues for the shirt off your back, gift wrap your best coat and make a present of it." ~~Jesus

November 25, 2014

Jesus challenges us to have a GOD World (Kingdom) approach to retaliation. Our normal approach to being sued is to …

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"No more tit-for-tat stuff." ~~Jesus

November 17, 2014

Our culture tends to be one of retaliation. Someone hurts us, we envision a way to get them back. There …

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"My mother and brothers are the ones who hear and do God’s Word. Obedience is thicker than blood." ~~Jesus

November 12, 2014

Jesus challenges us to see the reality of GOD’s World (Kingdom). Who is our family? Who are our mother’s, brothers …

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“Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble.” ~~Apostle Peter

November 5, 2014

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

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"Don’t load yourselves up with equipment." ~~Jesus

October 26, 2014

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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"Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again and again." ~~Jesus

October 5, 2014

Jesus challenges us to not be deceived by things in this world. In God’s World (Kingdom), you can drink water …

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"Keep it simple; you are the equipment." ~~Jesus

September 29, 2014

Jesus challenges us to not get wrapped up in all “stuff” that keeps us from fulfilling His mission for us. …

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"The food that keeps me going is that I do the will of the One who sent me, finishing the work he started." ~~Jesus

August 26, 2014

Jesus challenges us to focus on the main thing. God has a goal for us today. God wants us to …

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Jesus, unconventional wisdom and going against the grain

August 21, 2014

In listening to Jesus, much of what He is saying (see Matthew 5) goes against the grain of what I …

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“Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.” ~Apostle Paul

August 11, 2014

Not all work is the same. Some things are much more important in the Kingdom than others. I shouldn’t waste …

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“The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart.” ~Samuel

August 8, 2014

What is the BIG THING my heavenly Father is looking for? He is desperately seeking a man after his own …

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“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” ~Jesus

June 11, 2014

Use me Lord. Use me until I am all used up. May I be disciplined in listening to You. May …

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“Today you will join me in paradise.” ~~Jesus on the cross

April 18, 2014

Three men  had been condemned.  Three men were hanging on crosses facing an agonizing deaths. One of the criminals hanging alongside cursed …

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God is always in control and has given all authority to His son Jesus

April 13, 2014

I need to change my mind (repent). His government (Kingdom) is not a democracy. I have been raised to see …

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Jesus enters Jerusalem like the King he is

April 13, 2014

Jesus was performing many signs and wonders. The raising of Lazarus from the dead capped it off. Six days before …

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“The great triumph is not in your authority over evil, but in God’s authority over you and presence with you.” ~Jesus

March 28, 2014

Some days we get excited about the wrong thing. What matters is God’s complete rule in our life. What mattes …

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