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

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Are we immune from suffering?

September 1, 2022

I am not immune from suffering. Jesus, the very Son of God, suffered. God is clear that as a child …

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“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised the Messiah Jesus from the dead will also give life …” ~Apostle Paul

July 11, 2022

Imagine this: The Holy Spirit, who raised Jesus from the dead, dwells in us. That is stunning. Consider the power …

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“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” ~An Angel

July 3, 2022

Jesus the anointed King and Messiah’s ministry of forgiveness was foretold. God has a plan. God executes it in His …

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“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in the Messiah Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul

June 25, 2022

True love is forgiving: God loves me so He forgives me for missing His goal (aka sin) for my life. …

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Are we prepared to suffer for Jesus?

January 24, 2022

  For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is …

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Is Jesus sticking up for us?

October 20, 2021

What does Jesus’ love look like? Jesus is in there sticking up for me. When I am accused of something, …

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What has God prepared for me to do beforehand? Is there a plan B?

October 6, 2021

There is no plan B. There is no backup plan. Contingencies are out the door. God has a goal for …

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Are we slaves to fear?

July 9, 2021

The Holy Spirit is “the Spirit of adoption” The word adoption in the New Testament means “being placed as an …

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Would you go to your church if Jesus was the pastor?

May 23, 2021

Think about it. What if Jesus was pastor of our church. Would we go? The sad thing it is we …

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Are we devoid of the power to forgive?

May 14, 2021

Love cannot flourish when we won’t forgive. We harbor anger and resentment. It will come out. God’s goal for us …

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But what happens when we live God’s way?

May 2, 2021

Now this is amazing. One of God’s gifts is a sense of compassion in the heart to love. Even if …

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Can we be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good?

April 10, 2021

God’s enabling Spirit is in us and lets us know that God is good and He loves us. Every detail …

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Do we face condemnation?

April 8, 2021

We need forgiveness. We have missed God’s goal for our lives (aka sin). We are guilty. God forgives us. Now …

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Has Jesus freed us from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death?

April 5, 2021

We miss God’s goal (aka sin). There is a penalty for that. Unless … we are forgiven. So there is …

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Is God pleased at being ignored? Are we hostile to God?

January 28, 2021

Am I focused on God? That is an essential question. It may be the only question worth considering most of the …

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Are we really children of God? How can we be sure?

January 6, 2021

This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We become God’s children …

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Shouldn’t we be afraid of God? Shouldn’t we fear Him?

December 16, 2020

You know, if you really think about it, we should all be terrified of God. Anybody that can create the …

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Is the peace of Jesus ruling my heart?

November 15, 2020

Some things just aren’t forced on us. We can have it or we can not. God isn’t just going to …

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Am I sure? Do I know it for a fact?

September 8, 2020

Am I sure? Do I know it for a fact? God’s enabling Spirit is in us and lets us know …

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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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“For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of God’s sons.” ~Apostle Paul

December 23, 2019

Now here is some very good news. I am a child of God. All of us who follow Jesus are …

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Is there encouragement for those facing temptation?

November 23, 2018

I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master Jesus do. I start with the good news that …

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New Covenant — What are the superior blessings of the new covenant?

September 8, 2018

Under the New Covenant (or New Agreement), I am given the opportunity to receive salvation as a free gift. “For by grace …

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What is the outcome of hoping in God? Will it bring security and confidence?

August 13, 2018

Most people understand hope as wishful thinking, as in “I hope something will happen.” I have been guilty of thinking …

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Jesus the Messiah’s Ministry of Forgiveness was Foretold

July 15, 2018

I need forgiveness. I have missed God’s goal for my life (aka sin). I am guilty. God forgives me. Now …

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Lamb — Jesus the Messiah is Likened to a Lamb

July 5, 2018

I don’t get it. What is the big deal about Jesus being the lamb of God? They are cute and …

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Children of God — We Become God’s Children by Adoption

May 22, 2018

This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. I become God’s child …

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“For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” ~Apostle Paul

February 14, 2018

The Apostle Paul lays out a basic premise of The Way (της οδου). We are children of God and more …

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“In his Son, Jesus, he personally took on the human condition, entered the disordered mess of struggling humanity in order to set it right once and for all.” ~Apostle Paul

December 11, 2017

It was God’s plan not to mess around any longer. God decided he would end the “I’ve missed God’s goal …

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“We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God.” ~Apostle Paul

August 14, 2017

The Apostle Paul challenges to know a few things. God is at work in my life Jesus, the Messiah, is …

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“I thank God through Jesus for every one of you.” ~Apostle Peter

April 10, 2017

What should my attitude be? My attitude about others should be one of thanks. He has blessed me with such …

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“The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us.” ~Apostle Paul

January 19, 2017

What does Jesus love look like? Jesus is in there sticking up for me. When I am accused of something, …

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“Those who enter into the Messiah’s being–here–for–us no longer have to live under a continuous, low–lying black cloud.” ~Apostle Paul

January 14, 2017

Sometimes there is just that funk. We all know that feeling. We can’t see clearly. We wander around under a …

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“Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and the Messiah’s love for us?” ~Apostle Paul

August 25, 2016

God’s love for us is astounding. That is all there is to it. He sent his son Jesus to redeem …

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“The anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.” ~Apostle Paul

June 13, 2015

So I have to suffer a little. It is no big deal. Some days are hard. But there is no …

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“God isn’t pleased at being ignored.” ~Apostle Paul

November 1, 2014

Am I focused on God? That is an essential question. It may be the only question worth considering most of …

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Shouldn’t we be afraid of God?

September 15, 2014

You know, if you really think about it, we should all be terrified of God. Anybody that can create the …

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“That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.” ~Apostle Paul

May 13, 2014

Am I sure? Do I know it for a fact? God’s enabling Spirit is in us and lets us know …

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This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What’s next, Papa?" ~~Apostle Paul

April 20, 2014

We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We share in His resurrection and live a resurrection life. We get to share …

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