God is great, God and in a good mood!
God is great – Nothing is impossible for Him. He can and does anything He wants to. Nothing is impossible …
God is great – Nothing is impossible for Him. He can and does anything He wants to. Nothing is impossible …
Jesus wants us to tell the story of what He has done for us, the mercy and the love. Jesus …
Jesus has a standard that is different than what religious leaders try to make us follow. His standard is one …
I get offended. Way too easy. Eventually, everyone is going to say something to offend us. Love is the …
Paul has a heart for what is best for his brothers and sisters. He really wanted to see them. He …
We live in a world where driving a “hard bargain” seems to be a real strategy that is respected. As …
A river like you, Jesus!! Oh, my heavenly Father. Your love runs so deep and true in my life. A …
I do not like wormy apples. No one does. It is just not right. The ultimate gross out for sure. …
When it comes to business, I need to always be honest and true to my words. I should always see …
You know, this is my favorite part of all. It does not matter if I am up or down. …
Jesus loves the word of God. He also knows legalism can be taken to the extreme. I certainly have legal …
How easy is it to focus on what God does not do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. …
Jesus is very clear. I am not to judge others. He is also clear that all judgement has been turned …
So here is something else to be anxious about. Am I anxious for the mercy of Jesus the Messiah? I …
What does Jesus’ love look like? Jesus is in there sticking up for me. When I am accused of something, …
Jesus reminds me it is not about me. That comes as a shock because I love to live like it …
Jesus is clear. There is nothing ambiguous in his direction for my life. My goal is to love, to seek …
We find the heartfelt emotions of the apostle Paul, who wrote to the Corinthians with great love and affection. His …
From writer and missionary Amy Carmichael… If the praise of man elates me and his blame depresses me… If I …
Men are supposed to be strong. And yet, our hearts get broken. There is good news though. Jesus came to …
God, who is rich in mercy and full of love, has given us new life in the Messiah. He has …
You can read Ruth 1 here: Ruth 1 NASB – Naomi Widowed – Now it came about in – Bible …
The password to God’s presence is simple. It is easily remembered. We should not forget it. The key to having …
I think of certain friends very often. Every time I think of them, I am so thankful to God for …
So I have to suffer a little. Suffering comes and goes. Suffering is a part of life. I have lots …
Interesting that John challenges us to continue to love. Not start but continue. Real love that comes from our Father requires …
Paul lived as if Jesus could show up any minute. He believed it in his core. His passion, every minute, …
Jesus challenges us to love everyone, all the time. Jesus challenges us to love God, with a passion that can’t be …
How do we summarize the radical teachings of Jesus for our faith at work? Jesus expects us to follow His …
What is worth reporting on, in Paul’s opinion? It is all about the love we show to others. That is, …
I cannot win two games at one time. I am going to focus on the one I am in right …
Love serves a purpose. The purpose is to not just be a flame but to be a light. Love shows …
It is hard imaging this happened but then again sometimes we have a “fantasy image” of Jesus that is not …
It isn’t about who was raised in the church and has a religious background. Paul is clear on that. If …
It was not that long ago that by missing God’s goal, I wasn’t living a very “smart” life. But God …
A bad attitude is like a flat tire, you will not get extremely far unless you change it! My attitude …
How do we know we are keeping God’s word? Now that is a very reasonable question. God has said so …
I have a job to do. I must continue and continue to thank God for those I have relationships with. I must not quit. …
I love to hear God remind me that I have been changed from the inside out!! I am a new …
Why this is important: The passage from the Apostle John is important because it shows us how to test our …
There is peace and then there is a peace that is complete, nothing lacking at all. It envelopes us, wrapping …
Here are some questions. Will I be proud when I stand before Jesus? That is a stunning question. Think about …
When I was young, I loved to finger paint. I was pretty good at it, I think. 🙂 I am …
I like to think I know a lot about love. It does not start with me, however. It starts with …
Embracing God’s Love: Lessons from the Book of Malachi Read Malachi 1 here: Malachi 1 ESV – The oracle of …
Here some old plan thoughts that carry over into the new plan that Jesus has revealed to us. Mostly things …
The Apostle John can be direct. I think he learned it from Jesus. No point beating around the bush. Jesus …
I am not sure I would have wanted to have been a part of this. But then again, I know …
What a good and great God we have: His love gives us more than enough strength and peace to meet …
In moments when life’s path grew steep, and shadows gathered near, When doubts assailed my weary heart, and storms seemed …
Scripture emphasizes the importance of putting one’s trust in God. This trust, which is nurtured by an understanding of God’s …
We are all focused on whether we are doing our best. The culture of self-improvement requires us to worship “the …
What does it look like? The Apostle Paul gave it a shot in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. It is the classic …
We live in a culture where there is always something else to get. We are not content. We want the latest …
Shh!! He is talking to me but it is a whisper. So … I press in to hear what he …
Telling everyone about the good news of God was the mission of Jesus. It was why He came to our …
What do I want to be different in my life? There are lots of things. I must admit it is …
Jesus is the light of the entire world. What He said and did guides us along the path we take …
In the middle of the night, I cry out to you O God. There is a longing in my heart …
Our heavenly Father has decided to show us mercy and love, not judgement. Now let us stop right there for …
How close to Jesus can we get? There were the multitudes. There were the 72. There were the 12. Peter, …
I am stunned at how our Father sees me compared to how I see myself. Jesus sees me as a friend …
Jesus was ushering in the new covenant (aka testament, agreement, or contract). His death, resurrection and ascension were right around …
Our heavenly Father loves us. He is love and love is patient. He is not frustrated with me. He will …
Jesus is very clear. There is no doubt about what I am to do. The choice is will I obey Him? …
My Father is helping me. He is bringing out the best in me. He is helping me to have a …
The Apostle John was the disciple Jesus loved. He was one of the 72, one of the 12, one of …
John has a focus for his message to us. It is one we ought to all make the most of. …
I must work hard for Jesus. I must not quit. I must labor for the Messiah. I must persist and …
Self-criticism [whenever our heart condemns us], even when it is deserved, leaves me crippled. I hobble around on crutches pretending …
The word “legalism” does not occur in the Bible. It is a term we use to describe a doctrinal position …
Jesus cares about us in a way we cannot understand. His love is the “gold standard” for how to love. …
Why this is important: We are the children of God. God is clear on this. God created us his image. …
God is love. He teaches me that the way, primarily, to His love. God loves us so much; He gave …
Jesus told of the man who entrusted three of his servants with thousands of dollars, urging them to handle his …
Here is some great advice from the Apostle Paul. The best he can wish for us is that we stay …
Love just does its job. That is normal in God’s way of doing things. Love doesn’t get all enamored with …
Jesus is our Messiah and he poured out his blood for us. Jesus sacrificed his perfect and mature life for …
There are so many things we can’t understand. Every day. So … what to do? We have many choices. There …
James is noticeably clear (as is Jesus) about the kind of language that should come out of my mouth. I …
Jesus guidance to me is so simple and straightforward. He frames the issue clearly. How should I behave? Be proactive. …
Hatred is a poison that destroys us from within, producing bitterness that eats away at our hearts and minds. …
We pay people to be critics. They make a living doing it. They sometimes even get fancy titles like consultants …
I watched what my father did. I now see so many of his traits and expressions as my own. In …
Peter has some great advice for us about enhancing our friendship with our brothers and sisters. If we really look …
There are some things to be careful about. I must take responsibility for building myself up. In fact, I can listen to my-self, …
I need to thank God for my brothers and sisters in the faith of our Master Jesus. When I don’t …
Jesus, the Messiah, has called us to obey. Jesus wants us and our complete devotion. It is His desire that we …
Mary was paying attention to what Jesus was saying. Martha was busy serving Jesus. Martha got upset that Mary was …
Here is a concept to be considered. Our Father is perfectly in love with us. He isn’t, can’t, won’t fly …
When we think of leaders, how often do we think of love and truth? That should become our normal criteria. …
What can go wrong? Our fear is that anything and everything will go wrong. That is an enemy whispering in …
I like hearing about the “new thing”. What is the shiny new object? Truth is not new. Truth is eternal. I …
God’s love for us is astounding. That is all there is to it. He sent his son Jesus to redeem …
Jesus demands that I get the point. I need to see Jesus. I need to have a passionate relationship with His Father. Reading …
Like a good parent, Our God knows how to keep it simple. Only 3 things on God’s list of “to …
If I asked my family, friends, and colleagues if I were on their side, what would the answer be. I …
I must be diligent in living out the truth of God’s commandment. I must be consistent and not waiver. I …
I am God’s creation. He made me. Jesus loves me. Everything that happens in my life works out for good. Courage …