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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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Does what is in our heart matter? Is that a big deal to Jesus?

August 30, 2020

I don’t like wormy apples. No one does. It is just not right. The ultimate gross out for sure. I …

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“Why are you doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” ~Religious elites to Jesus

October 18, 2019

Am I like the religious elites, constantly challenging Jesus? Am I a know it all trying to catch him breaking …

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“Do you have any idea how difficult it is for the rich to enter God’s kingdom?” ~Jesus

November 7, 2018

Jesus, as always, asks a very penetrating question. The “rich young ruler” had just turned and left. He was very …

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Merciful – What should disciples do? Can I pass the mercy test?

October 19, 2018

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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“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great.” ~Jesus

August 28, 2018

Jesus wants me to love. Jesus wants me to do good. Jesus wants me to not expect anything in return …

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Discipleship – Joy is a Benefit and Results from Being a Disciple

July 4, 2018

Joy is closely related to gladness and happiness, although joy is more a state of being than an emotion; a …

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Goodness — Good Works will be Rewarded

June 14, 2018

In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists the “fruit of the Spirit”. “Fruit,” here, means “beneficial results,” the good things that come …

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“Why do you call me, ‘Master, Master,’ and do not do what I say?” ~Jesus

May 3, 2018

Jesus asks very penetrating questions of me. Jesus is patient. Jesus is waiting for my answer. What will I say? …

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Kindness — God shows kindness to all, evil and good.

April 27, 2018

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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“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” ~Jesus

April 24, 2018

Jesus continues His Manifesto (aka The Sermon on the Mount). Jesus is getting close to wrapping it up. Jesus doesn’t …

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“But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full.” ~Jesus

February 27, 2018

Then Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Happy are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom …

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“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” ~Jesus

August 2, 2017

Why? The words of Jesus haunt me. Why do I pretend that he is my Master and then not obey …

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"Your task is to be true, not popular." ~~Jesus

June 12, 2017

Being true to Jesus runs counter to our culture. Of course, being true is exactly how Jesus lived. Jesus calls …

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“It’s who you are in your heart, not what you say and do, that counts.” ~Jesus

February 6, 2017

I don’t like wormy apples. No one does. It is just not right. The ultimate gross out for sure. I …

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“Be easy on people; you’ll find life a lot easier.” ~Jesus

January 15, 2017

Jesus is clear. Judging and focusing on what people are doing I don’t care for will bring the same thing …

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“I’ll give you a new heart. I’ll put a new spirit in you.” ~God

May 15, 2016

We have good news. God has made a promise to us and has entered into an agreement with us through …

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“God Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men.” ~Jesus

April 8, 2015

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

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Should I be the judge?

April 27, 2014

This theme seems very clear. There isn’t too much to be added here. 8 very specific references citing Jesus, Peter …

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