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

Tag Archives: Luke 9

Do we understand the urgency of Jesus?

October 22, 2021

Jesus challenges us to live life urgently. He does not have a “plan B” for us. We are His plan. …

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Should we load ourselves down with equipment as we proclaim the good news of Jesus?

January 20, 2021

  Jesus has powerful but simple things He wants us to do. We don’t need a lot of equipment to …

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Who is in charge? Who’s in the drivers seat?

January 7, 2021

What matters the most: Jesus challenges us to live life with Him in charge. Now that is tough because we …

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Is self-help any help at all?

January 6, 2021

What we know: God knows us. He knows that we miss His goal for our lives. Jesus challenges us to face …

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Should we keep the good news message simple? Are we the equipment?

December 27, 2020

How it matters: Jesus challenges us to not get wrapped up in all “stuff” that keeps us from fulfilling His mission …

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Why don’t our faithless solutions allow God to shine through?

December 13, 2020

Jesus challenges us. It had been a long day. It was beginning to get late. His disciples came to him …

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Who is in the drivers seat?

August 15, 2020

Jesus challenges us to live life with Him in charge. Now that is tough because we all like to be …

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Why don’t our faithless solutions allow God to shine through?

June 22, 2020

Jesus challenges us. It had been a long day. It was beginning to get late. His disciples came to him …

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“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” ~Jesus

December 24, 2019

I want to follow Jesus. Am I ready for what it takes? Have I counted the cost and now prepared …

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“For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it.” ~Jesus

October 28, 2019

There is much to be said about self-denial and the scripture repeats this theme over and over. Jesus is clear. The …

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“Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self.” ~Jesus

November 18, 2018

Jesus is challenging me. This is tough. Am I willing to give up everything, including my life for King Jesus? …

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Rest — Even Jesus needed it (and got it)

May 17, 2018

How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as …

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Faithfulness — Is seen as steadfast commitment to God in unwavering devotion

May 2, 2018

Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …

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“What a generation! No sense of God! No focus to your lives! How many times do I have to go over these things? How much longer do I have to put up with this?” ~Jesus

April 19, 2018

Jesus sounds upset. The day before he went through an amazing experience. We call it the transfiguration.  “While He was praying, the …

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“Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead.” ~~Jesus

December 30, 2017

What does it mean to be a part of God’s country (aka the Kingdom of God)? It is hard for …

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“And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?” ~Jesus

October 11, 2017

Jesus knows how to get to the heart of the matter. It is a simple question. Jesus wants to know …

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“Don’t stop him. If he’s not an enemy, he’s an ally.” ~Jesus

May 20, 2017

Many people do things in the name of Jesus. They may not be a part of “our group” or our …

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"Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how." ~Jesus

June 17, 2016

I am mistaken to think that suffering is something to be avoided. Jesus challenges me to embrace it. That is what He …

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Can Jesus heal my soul?

May 6, 2016

I am broken and in need of help. I miss God’s goal for my life. What do I do? Jesus …

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"And life is urgent: Announce God’s kingdom!" ~Jesus

March 12, 2015

Jesus challenges us to live life urgently. He doesn’t have a “plan B” for us. We are His plan. We …

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"Don’t load yourselves up with equipment." ~~Jesus

October 26, 2014

Jesus has powerful but simple things He wants us to do. We don’t need a lot of equipment to complete …

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"Self-help is no help at all." ~~Jesus

October 15, 2014

God knows us. He knows that we miss His goal for our lives. Jesus challenges us to face up to …

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"Keep it simple; you are the equipment." ~~Jesus

September 29, 2014

Jesus challenges us to not get wrapped up in all “stuff” that keeps us from fulfilling His mission for us. …

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"You’re not in the driver’s seat—I am." ~~Jesus

September 9, 2014

Jesus challenges us to live life with Him in charge. Now that is tough because we all like to be …

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"You feed them." ~~Jesus

June 15, 2014

Jesus challenges us. It had been a long day. It was beginning to get late. His disciples came to him …

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Believe in a God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life

March 29, 2014

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His …

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