Going deeper with Jesus
God knows this world is not an easy place to be. That old saying, ‘Life ain’t for sissies’ comes to mind. Trying to get through difficult times can sometimes break you. Maybe that is what they are supposed to do. Break us under the pressure and humble us so we can realize we cannot bear […]
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Jesus often spoke in parables. People cannot understand God’s word with human intellect. His word is a treasure that very few will ever realize. His ways are so different than what we find in the world. I am the door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in
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If you reject God’s wisdom, you will fall into a deep pit.You will be tossed about like a withering flag whose threads are frayed as it tries to stand for something.The ugliness of weakness, the lack of courage to stand for Jesus and His word will become a blank stare.You will not be able to
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We humans have a way of being right. We can get many people on our side. We can gather followers, state our opinions about things and have the satisfaction of feeling right. God is not interested in us being right. He is interested in us following His ways. Treating the most putrid person with disdain
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It is the little foxes that spoil the vines.Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Song of Solomon 2:15If you’re not good about letting things roll off you, you are not alone.Many of us get caught up in what is happening. One or many of them can
John knew Jesus loved himHe called himself the Disciple whom Jesus lovedHis fellow disciples knew the disciple John had a closer relationship with Jesus than they didThey would ask John to ask Jesus things: Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he
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Sometimes when you’re praying for someone or something, you might forget God’s promises. Jesus does not forget. He nudges you: I’m still working. Don’t lose heart, dear child, I will perform My word. Abraham believed even when it was impossible. He knew God was a God of the impossible. As it is written, I have
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For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Ephesians 2:8 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17 If ye then, being evil, know how
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People want Jesus to be kind and loving and caring and He is. God is love. Mercy is a part of God. However, God is a jealous God.He wants our all. He wants us to strive to give Him every part of us.He is quick to remind us that we belong to Him. For the
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Jesus is the Good NewsHe is the gospelThe four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are all about JesusHe is GodThat is the messageJesus is the King of all Kings and the Lord of all LordsHe came to Earth in human formHe died and rose againBecause of the price He paid on the cross, He