“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
We go through a lot as a part of our human existence. I get sick. Sickness follows me from birth …
We go through a lot as a part of our human existence. I get sick. Sickness follows me from birth …
Nothing moves me to forgive like the stunning knowledge that I have myself been forgiven. Nothing proves more clearly that I …
Jesus has just finished talking about not judging and hypocrisy in the Jesus Manifesto. At first sight and hearing, this is …
There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …
I’m not asking the right question. I’m looking to blame someone. I know this is directed at me. A judging …
Jesus get’s constantly criticized by the religious elite of His day. They didn’t like who Jesus was hanging out …
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …
Consider the tenderness of Jesus the Messiah. Everywhere we turn, Jesus is moved and full of compassion. Jesus shows the goodness of …
Denial is the making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus as the Messiah or his claims and …
Prophecies of peace are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus the Messiah. Peace is real. Jesus wants me to experience peace. …
Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature of God himself, made manifest in the life …
The continuation of Jesus the Messiah’s mission is through his followers. Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit and sent …
Jesus is beginning to wrap up His manifesto. Jesus changed his brief metaphor from sheep and wolves to trees and …
Do I want to get well? Jesus is in the healing business. Jesus can heal me physically and Jesus can heal …
Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. I can be good …
Jesus decides to return to His hometown. When He got there, some men carried a paraplegic on a stretcher and …
Jesus continues the Manifesto. Jesus is teaching me how to pray. After the model prayer, Jesus emphasizes the importance of …
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …
I think this is the most precious verse in the scripture. Jesus wept! Jesus cried. Jesus sobbed. It is clear …
Jesus challenges me. Jesus wants me to believe. When I do, Jesus is loving, kind and faithful. Jesus wants to …
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there …
I want mercy in my life. Compassion is a wonderful gift from God. I am challenged by Jesus to replicate …
Jesus the Messiah’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should understand his …
Jesus is born. We all know the story. Apparently Mary and Joseph couldn’t afford a sheep for the sacrifice. As …
There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there …
The Jesus Manifest continues (Matthew 5-7). This is a critical teaching of Jesus. What should I think about money and …
Jesus came to complete every task God, His Father, had laid out for Him. Jesus, earlier (John 5:38) had said …
There are a number of examples of this stunning miracle in the Bible. Notably, 3 are attributed to Jesus. This …
God not only is good but more importantly, God does good. God acts on His goodness and demonstrates it to …
Am I thinking, if I can just touch Jesus, He will heal me? It is a good question. Sometimes I …
I desperately need more kindness and compassion in my life. I need to judge less and love more. That is …
There is right and there is wrong. We all know the difference. I must remember to stand up for the …
What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? “If we take the Bible seriously then …
I saw Jesus last night. Of course, it was not the Jesus I was expecting. He was delivering the “Jesus …
There are so many stunning, amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus. They reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials. They announce …
Here are six things God hates, and one more that he loathes with a passion: eyes that are arrogant, a tongue that lies, …
Jesus says “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” The commendation of peacemakers – It …
All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
When the religious leaders saw the outrageous things he was doing, and heard all the children running and shouting through …
This is a series of quotes to emphasize the seriousness of deception and our responsibility to look out for it …
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …
Who missed God’s goal? Somebody did something to cause this and it will help me if i can blame them. …
King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. He feels like God …
Jesus is teaching us. He has given us the power of his Holy Spirit. What a gift. What a God …
Jesus knows that nothing is impossible with God. It is in his heart, he believes it, he thinks about it …
Happy (aka Blessed) are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 5:3 (English Standard Version) …
I have made lots of New Year’s resolutions in the past. Most of them, in hindsight, seem pretty frivolous and …
Panic over money is greed’s cousin. I have panicked. I don’t know what to do. Am I content with what …
It is a great question. Jesus knows how to ask them. I am not always prepared to answer. Jesus has …
Jesus warns me that I may not always be welcomed. The message of good news might not be listened to. …
I am blind. Jesus opens my eyes and I see. Jesus has a question for me. “Do I believe in …
It was God’s plan not to mess around any longer. God decided he would end the “I’ve missed God’s goal …
We have to keep the rules (law). That is what religious leaders believe. I believe it way to much myself. …
God loves the poor and homeless. Of course, I am one of those. I am poor. I am homeless. The …
Jesus has ascended to sit at the right hand of God. The power of the Holy Spirit has descended on …
You have suffered a condition of hemorrhaging for twelve years—a long succession of physicians have treated you. Your treatment hasn’t …
Jesus is clear. There will be a day of judgement. We may prefer to believe it isn’t true but it …
Jesus is clear with his directions to me. I must take them seriously. I don’t think Jesus wants to be …
Jesus is very focused on what brings about miracles. Jesus knows a thing or two about that. Miracles are his …
Jesus was on a mission. He wanted everyone to hear the good news (aka the Gospel). He wouldn’t stop until …
Part of the way Jesus taught the Disciples was to send them out periodically to do the job. We call …
Jesus spent a lot of time in the town of Capernaum. In speaking of them, He is direct in letting …
Am I willing to take the risk of faith? Jesus challenges me to be persistent. What are the implications to …
As we start out on the journey with Jesus, it helps to have leaders who inspire us. Sure, I need …
With Jesus, it always starts with love. Jesus loved Lazarus. Everyone knew that. Lazarus was sick. It got worse however. …
I am not thinking big enough. My imagination is limited in ways I can’t grasp. I ask for catfish and …
There is a suffering that is for a great reason. It is a suffering for Jesus and it leads to …
God is great – Nothing is impossible for Him. He can and does anything. Jesus redeems me. Jesus saves me. …
The man believed Jesus could heal him. His friends believed it so much that when they couldn’t get in the …
I don’t like wormy apples. No one does. It is just not right. The ultimate gross out for sure. I …
The Roman Centurian was very humble and knew that Jesus could give the command and his servant would be healed. …
This man came begging to Jesus. He wanted to be healed like nothing else. He knew Jesus could heal him. …
In the middle of the night, I cry out to you O God. There is a longing in my heart …
Our heavenly Father has decided to show us mercy and love, not judgement. Now let us stop right there for …
Men are supposed to be strong. And yet, our hearts get broken. There is good news though. Jesus came to …
Telling everyone about the good news of God was the mission of Jesus. It was why He came to our …
Jesus hangs out with “sinners” and the religious scholars slam him for His approach. Which raises the first question to …
Jesus challenges us to know and act on love. Love is the only way to health in our souls. Resentment …
Jesus doesn’t make it complicated for us. He wants us to replicate what He is doing. Jesus sends us out. …
Jesus is impressed by bold belief. Boldness, while it may seem outrageous to us, helps us stand out to Jesus. …
I have been focusing increasingly on simplicity. I have been trying to reduce many complex issues down to no more …
What will Jesus do? One day Jesus went church where he found a man with a crippled hand. The religious leaders …
I am broken and in need of help. I miss God’s goal for my life. What do I do? Jesus …
Matthew faithfully records how Jesus affected people. When they knew he was around, they knew he would heal the sick. …
I have a job. Jesus has given it to me. I must be faithful in fulfilling it. I can’t shirk …
It was the Sabbath. The religious leaders of the day are watching Jesus. Will he heal the man with the …
I may not have a lot but I have the power of God. Jesus has given me the Holy Spirit. …
Jesus, the Messiah and God’s son can do anything he wants. Jesus has been giving all power and authority from …
A curious warning is given to us in Peter’s first letter. There he tells us to be ready to give …
He had been crippled for 38 years. Now that is a long time. Jesus, the Messiah, healed him. Not a …
Our God is removing the curse of missing His goal for our life. Jesus, the Messiah and God’s son, is filling …
God challenges us to see what He is doing. It is a choice. If I look around I can see …
God is speaking. And He suggests that I be careful. I think I should pay attention to this. Israel didn’t, …
12 years is a long time. She had tried everything. No one could help. They all tried but it was …
Jesus is both Savior and Master. Who He was yesterday is who He is today and is who He will …
It is all about the heart. Jesus challenges us to take care of heart. Jesus came to heal the broken …