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

Tag Archives: Luke 8

Is obedience thicker than blood?

February 18, 2021

Jesus challenges us to see the reality of GOD’s World (Kingdom). We think a lot about our families. What about …

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“And many others who were supporting them (Jesus and the disciples) from their possessions.” ~Luke

December 6, 2019

I have an obligation to support ministries that are spreading the good news of Jesus and making disciples. I don’t …

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“Silence!” ~Jesus

November 5, 2018

One word. Jesus rebukes the storm. Jesus is in the power of the Holy Spirit, as the Son of God. …

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“We’re not keeping secrets; we’re telling them. We’re not hiding things; we’re bringing everything out into the open.” ~Jesus

March 19, 2018

“No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed. No, you set …

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“We’re not hiding things; we’re bringing everything out into the open.” ~Jesus

July 4, 2017

I like to hide. I don’t like to be transparent. There are things about myself I don’t want others to …

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“So be careful that you don’t become misers of what you hear.” –Jesus

June 30, 2017

I guess there are some things to be a miser about. Jesus suggests, however, that God’s word is not one …

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“We’re not keeping secrets; we’re telling them. “ ~~Jesus

June 6, 2017

Jesus was into full disclosure and transparency. What He saw His Father doing is what He did. No cover ups. …

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"You’ve been given insight into God’s kingdom—you know how it works." ~~Jesus

July 16, 2016

God has a kingdom where he rules. It doesn’t work like any government we know in this world. Jesus is …

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“Be careful that you don’t become misers of what you hear.” ~Jesus

July 1, 2016

I have heard a lot. God is good and tells me His secrets. Are we keeping them to ourselves or giving them …

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"Are you listening to this? Really listening?" ~~Jesus

May 24, 2016

Jesus knows how to ask the right question. He also knows the answer. So, Jesus wants to know …. am …

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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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“Other seed fell in rich earth and produced a bumper crop.” ~Jesus

February 24, 2016

Jesus loved to tell stories. This one was about the farmer who planted seeds for his crop. But not all …

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“Your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” ~Jesus

September 20, 2015

12 years is a long time. She had tried everything. No one could help. They all tried but it was …

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"Other seed fell in the weeds; the weeds grew with it and strangled it." ~~Jesus

May 19, 2015

So we have heard God. But something happens. It isn’t immediate but in fact subtly slow over time. Life happens …

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"Other seed fell in the gravel; it sprouted, but withered because it didn’t have good roots." ~~Jesus

February 25, 2015

We know there can be a problem. There is the early enthusiasm of hearing Jesus and knowing him. But the …

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"Some of the seed fell on the road; it was tramped down and the birds ate it." ~~Jesus

February 2, 2015

Jesus knows that God’s word isn’t always received well.   The seeds on the road are those who hear the …

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“No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed.” ~Jesus

January 28, 2015

Jesus brings us the light of truth. Jesus illuminates us about GOD. Since we have seen the light, Jesus challenges …

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“The seeds in the gravel are those who hear with enthusiasm, but the enthusiasm doesn’t go very deep.” ~Jesus

January 21, 2015

Jesus challenges us to understand that perseverance is more important than passion and enthusiasm along. God’s goal for us is …

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“Their eyes are open but don’t see a thing,” ~~Jesus

January 13, 2015

Some days we just don’t see what is going on. We desperately need insight. Jesus challenges us to look to …

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“But even with stories some of them aren’t going to get it:” ~~Jesus

January 2, 2015

It is sad that Jesus knows that not matter how He communicates the message, some of us aren’t going to …

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“It’s only another fad, and the moment there’s trouble it’s gone.” ~~Jesus

December 26, 2014

Jesus challenges us to go beyond fads and initial enthusiasm in our commitment to Him and God’s way. Our initial …

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“There are others who need stories.” ~~Jesus (Luke 8:10)

December 14, 2014

It is hard for us to deal with the truth. Jesus told the truth through stories (parables). The disciples of …

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"A farmer went out to sow his seed." ~~Jesus

December 3, 2014

Jesus challenges us to understand GOD’s word. GOD is the farmer. It is GOD who plants the seed, His word. …

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"My mother and brothers are the ones who hear and do God’s Word. Obedience is thicker than blood." ~~Jesus

November 12, 2014

Jesus challenges us to see the reality of GOD’s World (Kingdom). Who is our family? Who are our mother’s, brothers …

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