Jesus warns us in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) where we hear Him say “Beware of the false prophets, who come …
I am clear on the first part of this in the Jesus Manifesto. I’ve written on it. We’ve all heard …
God is good. God alone is good. God only has good things in mind for me. Jesus wants me to …
Jesus wrapped up His Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). The teaching is over. What He has said is amazing. The …
There was a problem among the early group of disciples in Corinth. It still continues among believers today. I need …
So what is prayer? The most basic definition of prayer is “talking with God.” Prayer is not meditation or passive reflection; …
Jesus has just finished talking about not judging and hypocrisy in the Jesus Manifesto. At first sight and hearing, this is …
Jesus is clear. Jesus detests hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore its …
Can I choose not to go to hell? The punishment of the wicked in hell is as never ending as the …
Jesus is about to wrap His Manifesto. There is one final parable to lay it all out. There is a contrast …
Jesus is beginning to wrap up His manifesto. Jesus changed his brief metaphor from sheep and wolves to trees and …
Jesus famously said “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will …
I need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. I don’t need to look around. …
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there …
Jesus continues His Manifesto (aka The Sermon on the Mount). Jesus is getting close to wrapping it up. Jesus doesn’t …
Jesus has some goals in mind for me. Jesus is clear what they are. Jesus warns me that there will …
Jesus, the Son of God, is the Messiah. God sent him to live among us, die for our missing God’s …
What am I to do? It all starts with listening. From there, as a follower of Jesus, I am to …
Pilate said, “Do I look like a Jew? Your people and your high priests turned you over to me. What …
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Enter …
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who …
So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. “Enter …
Should I judge others? Jesus is clear. I have plenty of my own issues. I should look in the mirror …
Is this a game to be played like cat-and-mouse or hide-and-seek? When I need something, should I try to bargain …
We live in a world of shortcuts. We are always looking for the easy way, the quick way, things that …
Jesus guidance to me is so simple and straightforward. He frames the issue clearly. How should I behave? Be proactive. …
We pay people to be critics. They make a living doing it. They sometimes even get fancy titles like consultants …
First of all, God conceived us in love. That is the starting point and is amazing in and of itself. …
Powerful message from Francis Chan. Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, requires pretty much one thing. We must be obedient God. …
What does it take to get my attention and to keep me focused? Hard to say some days. There are …
News flash. God can handle things with out my help!! God doesn’t need me to correct believers. This can be very …
King Jesus, the Messiah, could nail it. And nail it he did. All of life should be about doing what …
Oh my goodness. We live in a world where a critical spirit is par for the course 24/7. It is …
How do I want to be treated? With respect. With understanding. I like to be given the benefit of the …
God sees our heart and looks into our soul. God knows our intent. Jesus challenges to focus on who we …
I can’t impress God. Some ministers are trying to impress us though. Jesus called it straight. Jesus knows the real …
This theme seems very clear. There isn’t too much to be added here. 8 very specific references citing Jesus, Peter …
Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing is to not do it. Period. End of story. …
My on my how we love to bargain. Even with God. “If you do X … then I will do …
