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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

Will our faith get choked out?

December 28, 2021

  And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in …

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Do we have secrets that we are hiding from Jesus?

December 2, 2021

Jesus sets up a principle of the Kingdom of God. We live in a Kingdom (aka country) that has complete …

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“He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” ~Jesus

November 24, 2021

“Are you listening to this? Really listening?” And he said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” And …

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Will we persist in following Jesus to the end?

October 13, 2021

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

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Why isn’t the word of God always heard and acted on?

September 20, 2021

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

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What should we do with the light?

September 16, 2021

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

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Do we start with enthusiasm? Does the enthusiasm go very deep? What happens when we are tested?

September 6, 2021

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

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Are we ready to hear what Jesus has to say?

August 28, 2021

Some days we just don’t see what is going on. We desperately need insight. We aren’t hearing the wisdom of …

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Are Your Fears Legion?

July 29, 2021

Here is a guest article from Mandy Sweigart-Quinn. Mandy is known as the Blue Collar Theologian (www.bluecollartheologian.blog)! She loves Jesus, His …

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Are we the ones who are going ‘to get’ what Jesus is saying?

July 23, 2021

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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Is our faith in Jesus only another fad, and the moment there’s trouble it’s gone?

July 7, 2021

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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Do we need to hear stories or the truth?

May 30, 2021

What we know: It is hard for us to deal with the truth. Yeshua [Jesus] told the truth through stories …

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Are we listening to Jesus? Are we really listening?

April 23, 2021

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

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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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