Think bold and aim big. Be blessed. God is with us.
Anytime of year is a good time to assess where I am and where I am going. I don’t …
Tag Archives: Romans 15
Have we been warned about falsely attributing blame?
A fellow disciple of Jesus expresses an opinion. We blame them for being weak in their faith. It happens a …
Is joy and happiness essential in the Kingdom of God?
Joy and happiness is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus Manifesto) traditionally use the word …
God gives us strength. What is our strength for?
The way I see it: My oh my, there is some misguided thinking going on in this world. God has …
How can we help?
Here is what Jesus did. He didn’t make it easy on himself by avoiding anything. Particularly when it came to …
Should we lend a hand to those who falter? What is strength for?
My oh my, there is some misguided thinking going on in this world. God has a goal for us. We …
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a whole lot of joy in knowing Jesus. God is good and always in a good mood. So …
Is joy common among believers?
There is something I’ve noticed about followers of Jesus and His disciples. They are just plain happy folks. They are …
Joy – Why does the Holy Spirit’s fruit include joy?
We love to eat fruit. We love the fruit and the juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May …
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul
Joy and happiness is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus Manifesto) traditionally use the word “blessed”. …
What is the outcome of hoping in God? Will it bring security and confidence?
Most people understand hope as wishful thinking, as in “I hope something will happen.” I have been guilty of thinking …
“Jesus rejoiced, exuberant in the Holy Spirit!” ~Luke
Jesus rejoiced. Jesus is exuberant in the Holy Spirit. Jesus came to usher in the Kingdom of God in the …
“You’re impressed by this grandiose architecture? There’s not a stone in the whole works that is not going to end up in a heap of rubble.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants to know. Am I impressed with what man can build? Really? That impresses me? As he walked away …
Can I hope based on scripture as the word of God?
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, …
Joy — Can it become real in our relationships?
Joy is experienced naturally in many circumstances of my life in Jesus and most importantly in relationships I have with …
“And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” ~Luke
Am I happy? Do you see my joy? Or am I just a grumpy old man most days? In …
“May the God of green hope fill you up with joy.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus calls on me to be a person of hope. God gives me the Holy Spirit so I can brim …
“May our dependably steady and warmly personal God develop maturity in you.” ~Apostle Paul
How is it that I persevere? How will I become mature? My will power can get me so far. That …
“How can I help?” ~Apostle Paul
Here is what Jesus did. He didn’t make it easy on himself by avoiding anything. Particularly when it came to …
“Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter.” ~Apostle Paul
My oh my, there is some misguided thinking going on in this world. God has a goal for us. We …
