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

Tag Archives: Love

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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“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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“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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“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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Dangerous People in Our Churches!

January 24, 2023

I have decided not to publish the video I had intended to this morning. The powerful video was created by Lion …

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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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“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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“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Messiah [Christ] has been born of God.” ~Apostle John

January 17, 2023

Why this is important: Here is a great promise. It is to everyone. No exceptions. And …. it is a …

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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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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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How easy will it be to welcome strangers into our homes?

December 13, 2022

  John nails it, as always. John knows it is all about love. How many times does he remind me? …

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“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” ~Moses

December 11, 2022

Hear, O Israel: Yahweh our God, Yahweh is one. 5 You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart and …

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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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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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7,927,103,134

October 17, 2022

Oh, boy, there are SO MANY people on this Earth! Billions and Billions and Billions. This site said there were …

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Does love originate with the Holy Spirit?

October 16, 2022

Where does love come from? What is the origin of love? Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s …

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“Love does not envy or boast.” ~Apostle Paul

October 11, 2022

We see athletes do it all the time. Strutting their stuff when they do something cool. Subtly we are learning in …

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“Love does not envy or boast.” ~Apostle Paul

September 22, 2022

How many times do we envy what someone else has? How come they have such a loving family? How come …

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Will we choose the God of love or the God of judgement?

August 1, 2022

God loves us. That is so very powerful. This passage is the most popular in the Bible. And with good …

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“As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” ~Jesus

July 4, 2022

Family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a spiritual sense. The foundation of …

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“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in the Messiah Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul

June 25, 2022

True love is forgiving: God loves me so He forgives me for missing His goal (aka sin) for my life. …

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“Give me such love for God and men, as will blot out all hatred and bitterness.” ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer

June 14, 2022

Our heavenly Father is magnificent. There are no boundaries to His greatness. I stand in awe of His great power. …

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A tribute to my mother (Dorothy Wilson — 1922 – 1967)

May 8, 2022

Mothers are so special to us. Of course, my mother is no different. My mother, Dorothy Mae Frey was born …

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Is it normal to question our relationship with God?

April 29, 2022

It is normal to question our relationship with God. Just think of Thomas. Jesus loved him and chose him as …

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Are we working for “the man”?

April 25, 2022

  Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Master [Lord], knowing that in …

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Does Jesus know what we lack in our lives?

April 5, 2022

  And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, …

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“God is greater than our heart and knows all things.” ~Apostle John

March 30, 2022

Jesus is clear. His apostle John is clear. My heart testifies to me what I ought to do. There is …

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“For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing.” ~Jesus

March 27, 2022

As mothers and fathers, we understand the love that we have for our children. Magnify that by a factor of …

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“How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?” ~King David

March 6, 2022

Why this is important: King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. …

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“You are my friends if you do what I command you.” ~Jesus

February 12, 2022

You are my friends if you do what I command you. John 15:14 (CSB) How will we show our obedience …

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Jesus is the way but the way to what?

January 22, 2022

  I’ve loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. If you …

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Will our love of God lead to obedience?

January 18, 2022

  You shall love the Master your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all …

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“From the beginning it has not been this way.” ~Jesus

December 17, 2021

Jesus ushered in a new covenant (aka testament, agreement, or contract). Jesus did it through the blood he shed for …

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“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” ~King Solomon

November 30, 2021

  Fighting too much? Arguing too often? What can I do? God calls us to love. God’s main goal for …

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Has God abandoned us?

November 24, 2021

David has just spent 20 verses talking about how he feels abandoned by God. Seriously, he goes on and on about …

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Is God Himself kind to ungrateful and evil men?

November 19, 2021

Sometimes I am so very tempted to get upset with the “ungrateful”. OK, truth be told, I do get upset. …

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“Your steadfast love, Yahweh [O Lord], extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” ~King David

November 18, 2021

God has nothing but love in mind for us. It is exquisite. God’s love for us is amazing. God is …

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“Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.” ~Jesus

November 18, 2021

  The religious leaders, in their contempt, arrogance and hypocrisy, thought they could get the best of Jesus. Of course, …

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The best of all of these is His extravagant love — A poem

November 10, 2021

I am not where I want to be. I am leaning in to hear the Master more clearly. I want …

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“For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” ~Jesus

November 7, 2021

You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to …

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“God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” ~Apostle John

November 4, 2021

John saw the glorification of Jesus with his own eyes. Imagine that. John was there for the transfiguration. John saw …

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“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” ~King David

October 29, 2021

God has started something in us. It is an amazing work. We serve a God who loves us and has …

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“Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.” ~Jesus

October 28, 2021

Jesus sets standards for us based on a whole different world. It is His Father’s world. It is a world …

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Is our love being perfected?

October 25, 2021

In our Father’s house there are many, many rooms. But the one thing there is no room for is fear. …

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What do we have to fear?

October 21, 2021

Why this is important: We do not have to be timid or shy. Fear cannot grip our hearts. He has …

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How radical is Jesus concept of love? Will it bring out the best in us?

October 19, 2021

Why this is important: There are people in our lives that simple challenge us. Many times, that challenge clearly brings …

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Where do we start in describing God?

October 16, 2021

Who is God? How do I describe Him to others? Where would I start? Here is a good place to …

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What is our job today?

October 11, 2021

Well, this is a simple job description. What is my job? It is to bless. That is it!! When I …

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Does love always look for the best?

September 22, 2021

God is love. God is always looking for the best in us. He does not see our foibles and quirks. God …

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Is sharing in fellowship a result of God’s love?

September 17, 2021

God has a great goal and vision for fellowship. It is one of the two big things Jesus expects from …

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Are we ready to take God seriously?

September 6, 2021

God’s plan for us is plain, clear and simple. God challenges us to love, do justice, be kind and be …

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Is it time to try something new?

September 5, 2021

Why this is important: We seek and search for the “new thing” and the “new message”. It is the shiny …

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What is the main thing about the main thing?

September 3, 2021

Jesus is beginning to wrap up his Manifesto (aka the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7). Jesus now lays …

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Are we living in darkness, blind to our reality?

August 25, 2021

God’s goal for us is for us to love our brothers and sisters in Jesus, the Messiah. When we receive …

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How can we love our enemies?

August 10, 2021

This is important: Jesus is all about forgiveness. That is the reason God sent him to us. We need forgiveness …

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Does hope disappoint?

August 8, 2021

The main thing: Now this is amazing. I am not disappointed when I hope. In my hope, I see Jesus. …

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What is the nature of gentleness like? How can we have more in our lives?

July 20, 2021

I have seen it too often. So, have you. Something that starts simple escalates. It turns into all-out war. My …

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Can fear turn into faith? Is there fear in love?

July 14, 2021

I have many things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to iron those …

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What should our focus be on?

July 11, 2021

It is none of my business. That is the stunning message from Jesus that He wants me to know. I …

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Are we ready to change our minds and act differently about gentleness?

June 21, 2021

Worth noting:  What is my attitude? How should I act? What do I think God has in store for me? …

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Is kindness shown by God’s people?

June 15, 2021

First Corinthians 13 stands as one of the most famous chapters in the Bible. The subject is love, and many …

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Are we ready to be compassionate?

June 10, 2021

Compassion is an attitude of care and concern, grounded in pity and sympathy towards others, given to us by Jesus. …

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What is the greatest kind of love?

May 31, 2021

Is there Good News? There is good news. The Word of God and Jesus offers an understanding of the source, character, …

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Is love optional?

May 17, 2021

God’s love for humanity. There is good news in that the Word of God and Jesus offers an understanding of the source, …

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But what happens when we live God’s way?

May 2, 2021

Now this is amazing. One of God’s gifts is a sense of compassion in the heart to love. Even if …

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What is God’s goal for us?

April 20, 2021

What does God want of me? What is His goal for me? Many of us go through life not knowing …

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What do we know about love?

April 18, 2021

Why this is important: Love is not about me. Love is about God and Jesus. I don’t know the first …

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Is love always “me first”?

April 16, 2021

God is love. He isn’t selfish. Plainly put, neither should I be. Love is selfless. That is the way of …

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Is Jesus challenging us? Why should we love our enemies?

April 13, 2021

Jesus challenges us to go beyond what the rules say. He knows we focus on “what the rule says” and then …

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Why do we love and reason?

April 11, 2021

Why this is important: We are not the creator. We didn’t create love. God is the author of love. He …

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Is there a plan B with God?

April 7, 2021

As we seek to mature in the Master [Lord], one of the big three things to focus on is trusting …

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Why is betrayal so painful?

March 11, 2021

Betrayal is very, very painful. Sometimes it seems like we just can’t let it go. It haunts us. Other days, …

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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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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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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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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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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 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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Will we go when God calls? Are we ready?

January 22, 2021

Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Who will I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I …

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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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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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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 does Jesus think about retribution?

December 26, 2020

Why this matters to God: This is tough stuff. It doesn’t feel right. Our natural reactions, in relationships, can get us …

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How will God calm me? How will God delight me?

December 21, 2020

What is it about His love? It is so calming. I know Yeshua [Jesus] is here to save me. God …

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Can we learn to love like God and Jesus?

December 16, 2020

Jesus demonstrated His love for us by dying on the cross so that we can be reconciled to God the …

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Does love keep a list of grievances against the other person?

December 3, 2020

Sometimes we keep a list of other people’s wrongs. We can recite it chapter and verse. It can actually be …

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Does love ever give up and quit?

November 25, 2020

My heavenly Father never gives up on me. He loves me even when I haven’t wanted to know Him. He …

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Am I cheating on God?

November 24, 2020

Am I cheating on God? There are times I just want my own way. That cheats God of the relationship …

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Let’s all wear love. It’s our basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.

November 16, 2020

God has chosen us for a new life. It is a life of love. It’s characteristics are: Compassion Kindness Humility …

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Does God show kindness to all, evil and good?

November 14, 2020

In Galatians 5:22 we learn that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 …

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What does God mostly do?

November 11, 2020

Well here we go. When I keep company with God, hang out with Him, I will learn a life of …

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All I need to do is love others as if my life depends on it.

November 9, 2020

Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. Things don’t love. Things are immaterial to …

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Will love ever come to an end? What are the limits of love?

November 4, 2020

What is it about persistence in love? It must be something like the Energizer Bunny. It just keeps going and …

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Is love optional?

October 12, 2020

Is love optional? Yes, I get to decide whether to love or not. So do you. I often am not …

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Why is God’s goal for us is to do everything in love?

October 10, 2020

Sometimes I am stunned by the simplicity of how God speaks to us. Through Paul He gave it to us …

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What is Jesus concerned about as he is facing a slow and cruel death for us?

October 9, 2020

Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. They …

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Are we ready to have extravagant love?

October 5, 2020

There is love and then there is extravagant love. My Father loves me extravagantly. I should love the same way. …

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Am I bankrupt without love?

October 4, 2020

This scripture blows me away. There is a question to be asked. Jesus wants to know. What is important? Not …

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How do we encourage our brothers and sisters in Jesus?

September 29, 2020

I do need to give this more consideration. I ought to be thinking, “How do I spur my friends on …

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