Wisdom is useless unless I act on it. Wisdom is about knowing, understanding and doing. Acting on wisdom leads to …
There is great joy when our brothers and sisters walk in the truth of the Master Jesus. I want to …
I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about sanctification. Maybe I need …
Even in adversity, I should know the joy of Jesus the Messiah. Jesus shows up. I need to be ecstatic. …
Do I know the truth? Do I know Jesus? God wants true worshipers. God wants to be worshiped in Spirit …
God is loyal. God is faithful. That is just who God is. It is His very nature. When God says …
We live in world of covetousness and idolatry. Money, self-indulgence, hedonism, materialism, agnosticism and atheism reign. I am regularly asked …
I belong to the body of the Messiah. Now that is stunning. I must be transparent and speak the truth. …
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Ah yes, time for a fireside chat due to the tundra of North America. lol. Is…
There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by …
I don’t like to think about it. I prefer to ignore liars. They didn’t mean it, I think. Jesus is …
I can’t claim I haven’t missed God’s goal for my life. None of us can. We are sinners. That is …
Consider this: Truth is not what makes people feel good. Jesus knows this. Jesus knows truth because He knows the Father …
Jesus is my substitute for having to pay a penalty for having missed God’s goal. Jesus tasted death for me …
The new covenant encompasses the Greek idea of truth as reality, as well as the Hebraic concepts of faithfulness and …
There is a time to get prepared. That time is when trouble is on the way. I must listen and …
Jesus challenges me to radically change my way of thinking. Repentance (the original Greek means radically changing my thinking) is of central …
It is stunning how masterfully our Master Jesus, the Messiah, uses questions (read more here) to teach vital spiritual truths. …
Where is the loyalty? Where is the love? Doesn’t anyone care? God is loyal and God is loving. I can …
Jesus is clear. His apostle John is clear. My heart testifies to me what I ought to do. There …
Here I see the care and compassion of my Master. It appeared somewhat callous to begin with. Lazarus is sick. …
This sad. It breaks God’s heart. There are a lot of people who simply refuse to know God. Despite all …
Can I be gentle in caring for the weak? Every person is powerful. I can speak words that influence others. …
What does Jesus say? I know what He says. I can read His words. I can study them. I can …
Jesus has just finished talking about not judging and hypocrisy in the Jesus Manifesto. At first sight and hearing, this is …
The godless have abandoned God. They have rejected God. I see it everywhere. You see it as well. It seems …
How tolerant of other believers should I be? Even when disputing/dialoguing over prominent doctrines, a disciple of Jesus should exercise …
How did Jesus expect me to react under persecution? Rejoice and be glad! That is right. I’m jump up and down for …
Scripture presents conclusive evidence that Jesus the Messiah was in fact resurrected from the dead to an incorruptible body. The …
According to the Bible, human and governmental authority ought to be submitted to and respected. This is a hard teaching …
The apostle Peter summarizes the Bible’s teaching on respect in his first Epistle. My mission is clear. Show proper respect …
Freedom is fought for, not given freely. Freedom must be stood up for. Freedom may send us to jail. Freedom …
Is my heart pure? That is an essential issue to address. Jesus lays it out in His manifesto (Matthew 5 — …
The holiness of God is the most difficult of all God’s attributes to explain, partly because it is one of …
I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about sanctification. Maybe I need …
God had told Moses that someday He would send another prophet to Israel, “and I will put my words in …
Truth as opposed to falsehood and lies. Truth may be used to convey a sense of being in accordance with fact …
Joy is closely related to gladness and happiness, although joy is more a state of being than an emotion; a …
Denial is the making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus as the Messiah or his claims and …
This is a special message for our current toxic political and religious environment. Jesus has something to say about all …
The dictionary definition of atonement is satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury or making amends. Jesus has paid the …
Can I choose not to go to hell? The punishment of the wicked in hell is as never ending as the …
Repentance (radically changing my thinking) is of central importance because missing God’s goal (sin) brings God’s judgment. Fellowship with God …
Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature of God himself, made manifest in the life …
Jesus calls on me to be pure of heart. I need need His regenerating Spirit and the blood of His …
In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists the “fruit of the Spirit”. “Fruit,” here, means “beneficial results,” the good things that come …
Human power under human control is a half-broken weapon in the hands of a child. But gentleness places my strength …
Jesus is about to wrap His Manifesto. There is one final parable to lay it all out. There is a contrast …
God is God. No one else is. God alone is in control. God is Great and God is Good. I …
Jesus the Messiah’s beauty, radiance and splendor reflects the glory of the Father. It is both revealed to and reflected …
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
Who is my model for patience? God is patient, and His Spirit produces the fruit of patience in me. When I …
Am I wrong to hope? Now this is amazing. I am not disappointed when I hope. In my hope, I …
God acts from the highest, purest motives. God expects me to do the same. Humans are satisfied with whatever looks …
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people. It is seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects …
Jesus Questions Jesus has some questions for me. I need to answer them and not ignore Him. It is stunning …
I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about sanctification. Maybe I need …
I am not immune to competing for my spiritual faction (aka denomination). I think it is best. I think Jesus …
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or temptation. It …
I need wisdom. I need understanding. Wisdom and understanding is a God-given perception. With it, I can see the nature …
I want mercy in my life. Compassion is a wonderful gift from God. I am challenged by Jesus to replicate …
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave (dŏulŏs) above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he become …
This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We become God’s children …
Why in the world would Jesus curse the fig tree? What was He up to? This happened during the week …
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. As a follower …
Jesus, the Son of God, is the Messiah. God sent him to live among us, die for our missing God’s …
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
It is stunning how skillfully our Master Jesus, the Messiah, uses questions (read more here) to teach vital spiritual truths. …
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, …
This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We become God’s children …
Jesus has some goals in mind for me. Jesus is clear what they are. Jesus warns me that there will …
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
This translation is from The Message. We all recognize Psalm 23. The traditional translation of verse 6 is “Surely goodness and …
The backdrop to this is the feeding of the five thousand. It is a truly stunning miracle. Jesus was moved …
Jesus warns us in Matthew 7 where we hear Him say “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s …
We all know people who have something to say about everything. Is this me? Is this you? Think about it. …
Jesus, the Son of God, is the Messiah. God sent him to live among us, die for our missing God’s …
Jesus is clear that I will be more than happy if I am meek and gentle. I will in fact …
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer …
Who is the King of Glory? King David is a warrior King. He spent much of his life fighting to …
What am I to do? It all starts with listening. From there, as a follower of Jesus, I am to …
There are times I am clearly not at peace. I am not at peace with myself and I am not …
Here we are. It is “Resurrection Sunday”. I’m celebrating the resurrection of Jesus not bunnies and chocolate candy. That’s just …
Jesus is risen. Hallelujah! Easter says you can put truth in the grave but it won’t stay there. ~~Clarence W. …
Is love optional? Yes, I get to decide whether to love or not. So do you. I often am not …
Judas betrays Jesus. Peter and the others deny they know Jesus. Nobody is with Jesus at the end. I am …
Holy Tuesday is is a busy day. Many chapters of the Gospels are devoted to it.(Matthew 21:23—23:39; Mark 11:27—12:44; Luke 20:1—21:4). Here …
Some of the religious leaders [Pharisees] in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But Jesus answered, “I …
“Happy (aka Blessed) are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 5:9 (NASB) Jesus continues on with his …
Martin Luther King’s rationale for love and nonviolence was an attempt to follow in the steps of Jesus. Throughout his …
“No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed. No, you set …
“Here’s the story I’ll tell my friends when they come to worship, and punctuate it with Hallelujahs: God has never let you …
Jesus says “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” The commendation of peacemakers – It …
“When the Pharisees heard how he had bested the Sadducees, they gathered their forces for an assault. One of their …
All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Followers of Jesus …
“They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, light cascading over …
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
This is a series of quotes to emphasize the seriousness of deception and our responsibility to look out for it …
