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

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“Do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do.” ~Jesus

February 23, 2023

Jesus considers us friends. Jesus wants to confide with me. Jesus has some things he wants me to know. Jesus …

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“But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell.” ~Jesus

January 23, 2023

The religious bullies want to intimidate us into silence. Nothing would please them more. Jesus challenges us to speak up …

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“Don’t fear, little flock; for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.” ~Jesus

November 28, 2021

The literal translation Luke 12:32 is “Don’t fear, little flock; for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.” …

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Is heaven a divine gift from God?

June 26, 2021

In the New Testament, the word “heaven” is found most often in Matthew (84 times). The author of Matthew often …

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Is God good? How good is He?

August 29, 2020

God cares about me. This is practical talk from Jesus.   If God cares for canaries, how much does He care …

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“Be on your guard against the yeast of the religious elites, which is hypocrisy” ~Jesus

February 18, 2020

Jesus warns me about hypocrisy. It is a serious problem. Being a religious elite leads to all kinds of errors. …

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“What’s the price of two or three pet canaries? Some loose change, right?” ~Jesus

January 12, 2019

God cares about me. This is practical talk from Jesus. If God cares for canaries, how much does He care …

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“The Messiah also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth.” ~Apostle Peter

October 9, 2018

Peter challenges me to follow the example of Jesus. Peter knows. Peter learned directly from our Master Jesus. Jesus has …

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Worry — What causes it? Am I too world-centered?

October 1, 2018

Jesus teaches His disciples that we are not to worry. Jesus encourages me to avoid worrying about my physical needs …

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Second Coming – What does Jesus the Messiah say about it?

September 17, 2018

I think many followers of Jesus avoid discussing the second coming of Jesus and the rapture. I know I have …

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Pretense — God’s People Must rid Themselves of Pretense

July 8, 2018

Pretense is the purposeful deception of others by myself, usually for the sake of my own interest, safety or pride. …

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“Be brave. Be strong. Don’t give up. Expect God to get here soon.” ~King David

July 6, 2018

Now here is some good news. God is going to take care of me. My job is to love God. …

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“Take care! Protect yourself against the least bit of greed. Life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot.” ~Jesus

May 2, 2018

Greed is very insidious. It creeps into my life and I don’t recognize it at all some days. I have …

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“You can’t hide behind a religious mask forever; sooner or later the mask will slip and your true face will be known.” ~Jesus

November 15, 2017

Jesus knows I like to hide. Jesus knows me. Jesus knows I slip into “being religious” way to often. Jesus …

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“The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being.” ~Jesus

October 14, 2017

Jesus paints an amazing contrast on priorities. Most of us are worried about our 401k. Our treasure is in our …

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“I’ve come to start a fire on this earth! I’ve come to change everything, turn everything right side up!” ~Jesus

July 25, 2017

Jesus is radical. Jesus is the ultimate change agent. Jesus is the ultimate disruptor. Jesus upsets relationships. Jesus doesn’t make …

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“So don’t be intimidated by all this bully talk.” ~Jesus

August 12, 2016

The religious bullies want to intimidate us into silence. Nothing would please them more. Jesus challenges us to speak up …

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“I’m speaking to you as dear friends.” ~Jesus

January 30, 2016

Jesus considers us friends. Jesus wants to confide with me. Jesus has some things he wants me to know. Jesus …

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