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

Tag Archives: Miracle

“I have compassion on the crowd.” ~Jesus

September 29, 2022

Jesus gets moved by our condition. Something simple, like being hungry, breaks his heart. Jesus knows they have sacrificed for …

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“Do you want to be healed?” ~Jesus

July 12, 2022

Jesus can ask us direct and stunning questions. Imagine you have been an invalid and crippled for 38 years. Now …

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“There is no one who will perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me.” ~Jesus

June 13, 2022

We love to form groups. Even early on, the disciples had figured out who was in and who was out. …

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Are we up to the challenges of Jesus?

February 26, 2022

Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when …

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Will we stand with Jesus or the religious elites?

December 15, 2021

Again, he entered the synagogue, and a man was there with a withered hand. And they watched Jesus, to see …

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Jesus was on a roll!

November 6, 2021

Jesus was on a roll. A mighty move of God with healing everywhere. So, He left the region of Tyre, …

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Why does Jesus rattle the religious leaders and elites so much?

November 3, 2021

Jesus rattles the religious leaders and elites. He does it all the time. It is intentional. No “I did not …

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Does our faith impress Jesus?

October 14, 2021

Does our faith impress Jesus? Jesus challenges us to have a bold kind of faith. This woman came to Jesus …

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Was the glory of Jesus revealed through his miracles?

October 9, 2021

The miracle of turning water into wine did something for His disciples. It revealed His glory and gave them a …

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Should we just stand in line and take our turn?

September 26, 2021

Jesus had been pretty busy. He took a trip to a new area thinking he could get away for a …

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Why did Jesus have so little honor in his hometown and on the streets he played in as a child?

September 17, 2021

Jesus was working for God. One of many of gifts of Jesus was being a prophet. Jesus goes home to …

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Do we believe Jesus will heal us?

September 11, 2021

It is a good question. Sometimes I believe yes, sometimes I don’t even think about it. I am forgetful of …

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Jesus has a question for us.

August 7, 2021

Do I want to get well? Jesus is in the healing business. Jesus can heal me physically and Jesus can heal …

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Does Jesus like to heal people? Can we experience the mighty power of God?

March 8, 2021

Yeshua [Jesus] is wired with the power of God. God’s energy flows through Jesus continuously. So much so, when a …

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What is the purpose of the miracles of Jesus? Are they signs of the power of God?

March 5, 2021

There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …

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Why does Jesus provoke us to scorn?

January 24, 2021

Jesus is abrupt with us. We need Him to challenge us. We tell Jesus He doesn’t know what He is …

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Is Jesus the ultimate miracle of God?

January 10, 2021

Why it matters: Different cultures and religions have unique views of God. There is only one good news message though. That is …

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Does Jesus care if we are hungry?

October 17, 2020

The events of the day had been stunning. A 12 year old had just been raised from the dead. At …

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What is healing? How does Jesus bring it about?

September 3, 2020

Jesus is wired with the power of God. God’s energy flows through Jesus continuously. So much so, when a sick …

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Is Jesus the Messiah God’s ultimate miracle and wisdom all wrapped up in one?

August 17, 2020

Different cultures and religions have unique views of God. There is only one message though. That is the message of …

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You don’t expect to bury your children.

June 17, 2020

She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …

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“O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish.” ~Jesus

May 5, 2020

Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick and the demon possessed. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is …

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“My daughter is cruelly demon-possessed.” ~Canaanite Woman

April 25, 2020

The Bible speaks of demons as real, actual beings. However, Scripture’s depiction of demons is very different from the popular …

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“The religious elites could find no answer to these things.” ~Luke

April 12, 2020

Jesus has a question for me. Jesus has lots of questions. I don’t have a good answer. In fact, I …

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“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” ~Apostle Paul

April 8, 2020

We go through a lot as a part of our human existence. I get sick. Sickness follows me from birth …

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“Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.” ~Apostle Matthew

April 5, 2020

Jesus has healed me. What should I do? Just move on with life like it didn’t happen? Not at all. …

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“Don’t be alarmed, because the boy’s alive.” ~Apostle Paul

March 7, 2020

This is a stunning story about Paul’s preaching. To say he could be long winded is a huge understatement. I …

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“The man called Jesus …” ~A blind man after healing

February 6, 2020

I must tell the truth. The man called Jesus has changed me. Not just a little but radically. I’ve changed …

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“I am willing; be made clean.” ~Jesus

January 2, 2020

Jesus has some good news for me. I want Jesus to make me clean. Jesus wants to make me clean. …

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“Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” ~Citizens of Nazareth

December 3, 2019

What was one of the primary ways Jesus obtained wisdom? Jesus spent a ton of time in prayer. He talked …

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“This is the Sabbath. The law prohibits you from picking up your mat.” ~Religious elites

November 24, 2019

Jesus is on a mission. His mission is bringing healing to everyone He can. He is full of compassion and …

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“Say the word, and my servant will be healed.” ~Roman Centurion

November 15, 2019

What does faith look like? How can I know how to grab ahold of it and have more of it …

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“And Jesus was amazed at their unbelief.” ~Mark

November 9, 2019

I am astonished. I read and listen to Jesus. Where did He come up with all that He has to …

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I get lots of invitations to do things. There is only one that is worth a hoot. It is the one from Jesus. It is the best ever. It is an invitation oozing with good news and love.

September 19, 2019

There is so much that goes into our life. But what I need to focus on is what kind of …

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“Immediately the religious elites went out and started plotting with the political elites against him, how they might kill him.” ~Mark

September 7, 2019

Conspiracy theories are interesting. People get intrigued by them. This one really existed. The religious and political elites of the …

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“They brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them.” ~Apostle Matthew

September 6, 2019

Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is in the healing business. …

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“Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.” ~Disciples of Jesus

September 2, 2019

The authority of Jesus is stunning. Since He created everything, everything obeys Him. I am in awe. I am amazed. …

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“Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” ~Religious elites

August 20, 2019

Is Jesus the Messiah? We struggle with that and the ones who struggle the most are religious elites. I must …

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“Stretch out your hand.” ~Jesus

August 16, 2019

I don’t want Jesus looking at me in anger. That is not a good thing. I don’t want to be …

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“I, the Master, am your healer.” ~God

August 12, 2019

God heals. Jesus heals. The word of God teaches us that God is in the healing business. Sometimes we pray …

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“Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” ~Jesus

July 21, 2019

Legalistic rule following can cause me to miss God’s goal for my life. Jesus warns me against it. it is …

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“In order to accuse him, they were watching him closely to see whether he would heal him on the Sabbath.” ~Mark

July 3, 2019

Am I scrutinizing Jesus? Am I watching Him carefully to see if He will mess things up? Am I ready …

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“Are you serious?” ~Disciples to Jesus

April 7, 2019

Jesus asks me to do something. It seems outrageous. It seems impossible. Are you serious, I ask? Seriously, you want …

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“Whatever he tells you, do it.” ~Mary, mother of Jesus

March 19, 2019

Mary gives the servants at the wedding some good advise. I must listen as well. Notice that is is unqualified …

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“Is there anyone here who, if a child or animal fell down a well, wouldn’t rush to pull him out immediately, not asking whether or not it was the Sabbath?” ~Jesus

February 17, 2019

Jesus has great questions of me. Jesus wants to know if I understand love or if I’m just stuck on …

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Is Jesus in the healing business?

January 4, 2019

Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is in the healing business. …

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Should we ask God for healing?

December 17, 2018

God heals. Jesus heals. The word of God teaches us that God is in the healing business. Sometimes we pray …

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Gentleness – What is the example of Jesus?

October 26, 2018

I have a lot to learn from Jesus. Jesus is gentle and shows compassion. Jesus has compassion for those in …

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“The Master is full of compassion and is merciful.” ~James

September 8, 2018

Nothing moves me to forgive like the stunning knowledge that I have myself been forgiven. Nothing proves more clearly that I …

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“Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.” ~Jesus

August 22, 2018

Jesus has just finished talking about not judging and hypocrisy in the Jesus Manifesto. At first sight and hearing, this is …

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“You’re looking for someone to blame.” ~Jesus

August 5, 2018

I’m not asking the right question. I’m looking to blame someone. I know this is directed at me. A judging …

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Opposition to Jesus — Criticism of His Choice of Company

July 16, 2018

  Jesus get’s constantly criticized by the religious elite of His day. They didn’t like who Jesus was hanging out …

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“Before you know it, his justice will triumph; the mere sound of his name will signal hope, even among far-off unbelievers.” ~Isaiah about Jesus

July 10, 2018

I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …

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“Behold, your mother!” ~Jesus

July 5, 2018

Consider the tenderness of Jesus the Messiah. Everywhere we turn, Jesus is moved and full of compassion. Jesus shows the goodness of …

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Denial of Jesus — The Jewish People Rejected Jesus

July 2, 2018

Denial is the making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus as the Messiah or his claims and …

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“Jesus came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near.” ~Apostle Paul

July 2, 2018

Prophecies of peace are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus the Messiah. Peace is real. Jesus wants me to experience peace. …

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Mercifulness — God Shows it to us as He is Merciful

June 20, 2018

Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature of God himself, made manifest in the life …

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“Don’t think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start.” ~Jesus

June 7, 2018

The continuation of Jesus the Messiah’s mission is through his followers. Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit and sent …

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“What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” ~Disciples of Jesus

June 6, 2018

God is God and God is great. God empowered his son Jesus. There are so many amazing and supernatural acts …

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“A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” ~Jesus

June 3, 2018

Jesus is beginning to wrap up His manifesto. Jesus changed his brief metaphor from sheep and wolves to trees and …

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“Do you want to get well?” ~Jesus

May 29, 2018

Do I want to get well? Jesus is in the healing business. Jesus can heal me physically and Jesus can heal …

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Goodness – Good Works are a Characteristic of God

May 26, 2018

Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. I can be good …

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“Why this gossipy whispering?” ~Jesus

May 26, 2018

Jesus decides to return to His hometown. When He got there, some men carried a paraplegic on a stretcher and …

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“If you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” ~Jesus

May 24, 2018

Jesus continues the Manifesto. Jesus is teaching me how to pray. After the model prayer, Jesus emphasizes the importance of …

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Hope — It Can be Placed in God in the Face of Difficulty or Trial

May 22, 2018

I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …

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Tenderness — We learn about it from Jesus the Messiah

May 19, 2018

I think this is the most precious verse in the scripture. Jesus wept! Jesus cried. Jesus sobbed. It is clear …

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“What you believed could happen has happened.” ~Jesus

May 19, 2018

Jesus challenges me. Jesus wants me to believe. When I do, Jesus is loving, kind and faithful. Jesus wants to …

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Peace — These Prophecies of Peace are Fulfilled in the Coming of Jesus the Messiah

May 18, 2018

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there …

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“Happy are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” ~Jesus

May 17, 2018

I want mercy in my life. Compassion is a wonderful gift from God. I am challenged by Jesus to replicate …

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Patience — Jesus Patience with God’s Timing of Events

May 15, 2018

Jesus the Messiah’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should understand his …

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Mary and Joseph, the Parents of Jesus — Too Poor for a Sheep

May 11, 2018

Jesus is born. We all know the story. Apparently Mary and Joseph couldn’t afford a sheep for the sacrifice. As …

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Miracles of Jesus — Examples of the Authority of Jesus over Natural Forces

May 8, 2018

There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …

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Peace — Through the Father’s provision for the believer

April 26, 2018

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there …

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“You cannot serve God and wealth.” ~Jesus

April 20, 2018

The Jesus Manifest continues (Matthew 5-7). This is a critical teaching of Jesus. What should I think about money and …

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“It’s done . . . complete.” ~Jesus

April 17, 2018

Jesus came to complete every task God, His Father, had laid out for Him. Jesus, earlier (John 5:38) had said …

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Miracles of Jesus — Raising the dead!

April 16, 2018

There are a number of examples of this stunning miracle in the Bible. Notably, 3 are attributed to Jesus. This …

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God is good — God demonstrates His goodness in His actions!

April 15, 2018

God not only is good but more importantly, God does good. God acts on His goodness and demonstrates it to …

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“Who touched my robe?” ~Jesus

April 11, 2018

Am I thinking, if I can just touch Jesus, He will heal me? It is a good question. Sometimes I …

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Kindness — The kindness of Jesus the Messiah

April 5, 2018

I desperately need more kindness and compassion in my life. I need to judge less and love more. That is …

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“Exploit or abuse your family, and end up with a fistful of air; common sense tells you it’s a stupid way to live.” ~~King Solomon

April 5, 2018

There is right and there is wrong. We all know the difference. I must remember to stand up for the …

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“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” ~ God

March 25, 2018

What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? “If we take the Bible seriously then …

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I saw Jesus last night …

March 23, 2018

I saw Jesus last night. Of course, it was not the Jesus I was expecting. He was delivering the “Jesus …

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Miracles of Jesus – How they reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials and the coming of God’s Kingdom

March 14, 2018

There are so many stunning, amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus. They reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials. They announce …

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“Here are six things God hates, and one more that he loathes with a passion.” ~King Solomon

March 12, 2018

Here are six things God hates, and one more that he loathes with a passion: eyes that are arrogant, a tongue that lies, …

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What is peace, how do we make peacemaking real and what is the promise of Jesus?

March 11, 2018

Jesus says “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” The commendation of peacemakers – It …

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God is Good – Would that explain why God is in a good mood and does good?  God is good y’all!

March 9, 2018

All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …

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“What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you?” ~Jesus

March 5, 2018

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving

March 4, 2018

Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …

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“And haven’t you read in God’s Word, ‘From the mouths of children and babies I’ll furnish a place of praise’?” ~Jesus

March 1, 2018

When the religious leaders saw the outrageous things he was doing, and heard all the children running and shouting through …

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“Beware … ” ~Jesus — What the New Testament has to say on deception by religions leaders

February 22, 2018

This is a series of quotes to emphasize the seriousness of deception and our responsibility to look out for it …

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“Self-help is no help at all.” ~Jesus

February 17, 2018

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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“This happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” ~Jesus

January 24, 2018

Who missed God’s goal? Somebody did something to cause this and it will help me if i can blame them. …

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“Long enough, God — you’ve ignored me long enough.” ~King David

January 22, 2018

King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. He feels like God …

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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?” ~Jesus

January 17, 2018

Jesus is teaching us. He has given us the power of his Holy Spirit. What a gift. What a God …

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“There is no need to dismiss them.” ~Jesus

January 16, 2018

Jesus knows that nothing is impossible with God. It is in his heart, he believes it, he thinks about it …

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“Happy are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~Jesus

January 2, 2018

Happy (aka Blessed) are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 5:3 (English Standard Version) …

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New Year’s Resolution: I will live the radical life Jesus called me to live

January 1, 2018

I have made lots of New Year’s resolutions in the past. Most of them, in hindsight, seem pretty frivolous and …

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“Put aside for a moment what you hear me say about myself and just take the evidence of the actions that are right before your eyes.” ~Jesus

December 29, 2017

Jesus performs amazing miracles. The power of God is in him in a mighty way. Right before this, he raised …

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Panic over money is greed’s cousin. Am I content with what I have?

December 28, 2017

Panic over money is greed’s cousin. I have panicked. I don’t know what to do. Am I content with what …

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“Do you see anything?” ~Jesus

December 27, 2017

It is a great question. Jesus knows how to ask them. I am not always prepared to answer. Jesus has …

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