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Tag Archives: Love

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

Isaiah was an amazing man of God. He stood in God’s presence. He knew God intimately. One day he heard …

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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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Will others know we are disciples of Jesus?

August 26, 2020

Jesus started a whole bunch of new stuff. He wasn’t about the old world. His mission was to bring God’s …

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Does God care?

August 26, 2020

It is interesting how some people just don’t “get it”, i.e., understand what we are up to in God. We …

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Are we blessing others abundantly?

August 25, 2020

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

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Do we get the simple message about love?

August 18, 2020

John simply got it. The message from God our Father and our Messiah Jesus is that we should love one …

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Should we lend a hand to those who falter? What is strength for?

August 12, 2020

My oh my, there is some misguided thinking going on in this world. God has a goal for us. We …

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Why did Jesus become poor for us?

August 11, 2020

As the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah had all the riches of our Father. Yet He chose to give …

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Can children get along?

July 18, 2020

We are God’s children. Now think about it. He has forgiven us. He has adopted us. All is right in …

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Am I cheating on God?

July 15, 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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Is the peace of Jesus ruling my heart?

July 9, 2020

Some things just aren’t forced on us. We can have it or we can not. God isn’t just going to …

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How much time do I spend jockeying for position with others?

July 8, 2020

Jesus challenges us to stop being competitive. We are always comparing ourselves with others. It is a serious problem. It …

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What does God mostly do?

July 7, 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.

July 2, 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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Am I caught up in the wrong priorities?

June 18, 2020

We get caught up in the wrong things. We don’t have the right priorities. What church do we go to …

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I am bankrupt without love!

May 29, 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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What does Jesus know about forgiveness?

May 27, 2020

Jesus’ mission from God our Father was to bring forgiveness to the world. On the cross, Jesus accomplished the mission. …

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How does God prove His love for us?

May 25, 2020

God takes our salvation and relationship with Him seriously. We know that God loves us because He sent His Son …

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God is strong and never grows tired. God is better than the Energizer Bunny.

May 12, 2020

There is always good news with God. He is always happy to have us back when we miss His goal …

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Jesus brings calm into our lives. Jesus brings peace. Jesus drives out the darkness. 

May 10, 2020

I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …

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“Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” ~Jesus

March 12, 2020

My mission, given to me by God, is to love. In order to love, I need to learn how to …

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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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February 1, 1960 — A movement for justice started at Woolworth’s in Greensboro, N.C.

February 1, 2020

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and you have neglected the weightier …

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“Strong God, I’m watching you do it, I can always count on you — God, my dependable love.” ~King David

January 16, 2020

Some days I get in a heap of trouble. My enemies are after me. King David had that in spades. …

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“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome.” ~Apostle John

December 29, 2019

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

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“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in the Messiah also has forgiven you.” ~Apostle Paul

December 19, 2019

God’s goal for me is to be kind, thoughtful and caring. I am to love. That is the main thing …

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“If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him.” ~Jesus

December 5, 2019

I will admit it. I have evil desires. There is evil in my heart. Evil is a lack of goodness. …

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“This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome” ~Apostle John

November 4, 2019

Jesus the Messiah accepted the authority of the OT law and saw himself as coming to fulfil its purpose. God’s …

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Am I showing the right kind of love? Do they know I care and appreciate what they do? 

November 3, 2019

There are many brothers and sisters, disciples of Jesus, that are laboring to bring the good news message of Jesus …

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“If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need, but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?” ~Apostle John

October 2, 2019

The simple answer is because God says so. That is it. It is that simple. Jesus commands that I must …

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“And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” ~Apostle Paul

September 13, 2019

I want more hope in my life. It supercharges my faith. It is the energizer bunny to me. It takes …

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“Why do you brag of evil, “Big Man”? God’s mercy carries the day.” ~King David

August 27, 2019

I must be very careful. Am I bragging about evil? Of course not! Really? Do I think I am a …

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“It’s God’s own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites!” ~Apostle Peter

August 14, 2019

There is good news. I hear it directly from Peter. It is the truth. Jesus came for all of us, …

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“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” ~Jesus

July 13, 2019

I don’t understand completely why Jesus would die for me. That is mighty powerful love. And He did it because …

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Why we must show compassion to the bereaved?

July 3, 2019

We all suffer loss of a loved one or a friend. We will go to funeral homes, wakes, viewings, and …

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“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in the Messiah, God forgave you.” ~Apostle Paul

July 2, 2019

Jesus is all about forgiveness. That is the reason God sent him to us. I need forgiveness and the good …

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“We pondered your love-in-action … ” ~Sons of Korah

June 11, 2019

I need to think about God. That is the main thing. More important though, I need to think about God’s …

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I need to be on guard against people who introduce fantasy stories into the good news of Jesus.

May 18, 2019

I have to stay on top of things. I need focus. I can’t wander off. It can be a challenge. …

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“There is no way to get rid of this kind of demon except by prayer.” ~Jesus

May 11, 2019

Jesus has to step in to solve a very real problem. That is the way of Jesus. He just doesn’t …

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“I am willing; be cleansed.” ~Jesus

May 10, 2019

I have a lot to learn from Jesus. Jesus is gentle and shows compassion. Jesus has compassion for those in …

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“I’m telling you this straight. The Son can’t independently do a thing, only what he sees the Father doing.” ~Jesus

May 8, 2019

Jesus has just completed a stunning miracle. A man had been disabled for 38 years, unable to walk. Jesus healed …

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“For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.” ~James

April 27, 2019

Can I pass the test? Let’s call it the mercy test. Jesus orders me to be merciful. Am I? Jesus …

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Is the call to exercise forgiveness a principle of life?

April 26, 2019

My mission, given to me by God, is to love. In order to love, I need to learn how to …

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“My loving kindness will not be removed from you, and My agreement of peace will not be shaken.” ~God through Isaiah

April 9, 2019

Somehow, we have this image of God, from the Old Testament, as an angry old man. Grumpy to the core. …

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“We didn’t fight for this land; we didn’t work for it — it was a gift! You gave it, smiling as you gave it, delighting as you gave it.” ~ Unknown Psalmist

April 1, 2019

Jesus is smiling. He takes great pleasure in giving me freedom. My life is a gift from God. I didn’t earn …

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“Be alert. If you see your friend going wrong, correct him.” ~Jesus

March 28, 2019

There is a dual message here. I am not to lead astray the little ones in the Way of discipleship. …

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How do we show love for God?

March 10, 2019

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

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What is the point in being kind?  

March 5, 2019

God’s goal for me is to be kind, thoughtful and caring. I am to love. That is the main thing …

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Should God’s people oppose the evil within themselves?

February 25, 2019

I will admit it. I have evil desires. There is evil in my heart. Evil is a lack of goodness. …

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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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“Is there anyone here who, if a child or animal fell down a well, wouldn’t rush to pull him out immediately, not asking whether or not it was the Sabbath?” ~Jesus

February 17, 2019

Jesus has great questions of me. Jesus wants to know if I understand love or if I’m just stuck on …

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“Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” ~Apostle Paul

February 12, 2019

I belong to the body of the Messiah. Now that is stunning. I must be transparent and speak the truth. …

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Why does Jesus the Messiah give examples where human tradition is observed rather than God’s law?

February 9, 2019

Jesus the Messiah accepted the authority of the OT law and saw himself as coming to fulfil its purpose. God’s …

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Is God evil and immoral?

February 7, 2019

Many atheists, skeptics and agnostics make the claim that God is evil and immoral. How would you respond to the …

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Going against the grain of the orders of King Jesus will only get me splinters

February 7, 2019

God is God. God has made Jesus King of God’s country. God makes up His own mind about me and …

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“Lying preachers will come forward and deceive a lot of people.” ~Jesus

February 5, 2019

I have to be very careful. There many religious leaders who are trying to decieve me. Jesus is warning me. …

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

January 21, 2019

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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“I do exactly as the Father commanded Me.” ~Jesus

January 15, 2019

Jesus commands me to love. Jesus owns me. I am His slave. My job is to do what I am …

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“And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.” ~Jesus

January 3, 2019

When Jesus saw the large crowds as sheep without a shepherd, His compassion led Him to teach them the things …

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“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, the Messiah died for us.” ~Apostle Paul

January 1, 2019

Jesus is my example of the pure model of a true friend, for He laid down His life for His …

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“Friend, do what you have come for.” ~Jesus to Judas

December 22, 2018

Jesus personally selected Judas to be a disciple. Jesus taught Him just like all the others. Jesus made him “treasurer” …

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“The Spirit makes it clear that as time goes on, some are going to give up on the faith and chase after demonic illusions put forth by professional liars.” ~Apostle Paul

December 21, 2018

I don’t like to think about it. I prefer to ignore liars. They didn’t mean it, I think. Jesus is …

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“The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind — just as you, Father, are in me and I in you, so they might be one heart and mind with us.” ~Jesus

December 12, 2018

God has a goal for all of us who are disciples of Jesus. Jesus wants us to live in unity. …

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Did Jesus demonstrate His friendship with us in his death on the cross?

November 30, 2018

I don’t understand completely why Jesus would die for me. That is mighty powerful love. And He did it because …

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“You’re almost there, right on the border of God’s kingdom.” ~Jesus

November 27, 2018

The religious elites of the Jewish faith were constantly trying to trap Jesus. One asked “Which is most important of all …

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“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” ~Apostle Paul

November 25, 2018

Jesus does not exhort me to get angry, as if this is anger were a good motivator or energy for positive action. …

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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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“How exquisite your love, O God!” ~King David

November 10, 2018

God is love! Jesus came to die for me to show the amazing scope of God’s love. God’s love is …

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Family — Is it the foundation of relationships in God’s Kingdom?

October 24, 2018

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

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