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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” (Luke 7:9 NIV) Amazed I stand amazed often-how God works, at stupidity, how blind and deceived intelligent individuals become. While driving yesterday, talking away with Jesus, I stopped in mid sentence thinking…why would individuals not want interacting with Jesus. Everyone who calls on the name of Jesus will be saved. If you have not called- call immediately. Believe So what possibly could have Jesus amazed? The awe of who […]

Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. (Luke 24:45 NIV) Disciples Forward Friday! Disciples proved time again, they were human. Believing was hard for them. Maybe not surface belief, yet deeper concepts. The disciples had returned to Jerusalem, digesting Jesus’s return. While talking this very point, Jesus stood among them and began talking. The disciples were startled and frightened, so much they thought they saw a ghost. Jesus Jesus saw they were troubled, minds full of doubt. Proof was shown in Jesus’s hands and feet. It was Jesus. He died on the cross and rose three […]

Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either. (Romans 11:20,21 NIV) Defining lines Past defining line was clear between belief and unbelief. As societal confusion expands, lines become blurred. Picture a Venn Diagram. In center group, Christians waiver with unbelief. Arrogance permeates in all three circles. Be it Jew, God’s chosen to those grafted in as Gentiles- God warns against arrogance and unbelief. Middle The middle position is never comfortable. Middle seats […]

How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. (Psalm 139:17,18 NIV) Motivating Monday! Motivating Monday! Gracious! Stirring within me is the word vast. Vast is defined of great extent or quantity; immense. Psalm 139 is one of the most wonderful chapters in the Bible. An intimate connection with God is made visual with each word. He searches and knows each one personally. Verse 5 You hem me in- behind and before. How precious […]

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:24 NIV) Valentine’s Day Forward Friday! Valentine’s Day is upon us. Love will be expressed various ways. Cupid may shoot his arrow and strike right through to hearts. Too bad if arrow fails to strike due to hardened heart. I really do not place much faith in cupid, however, I do place all my faith in Jesus Christ. When we decide to follow Jesus, He desires to lavish His love on us. Instructions I made one of the easiest recipes, I could not […]

“But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. (Luke 6:27,28 NIV) Motivating Monday! Motivating Monday! Do you think when I pointed to driver ahead of me making poor jesters, he understood my point, praying hands, and pointing up as love? Road rage in itself can stir unpleasant behaviors. Bitterness between friends and family will cause hurt feelings preventing love as an option. Bitterness Sometimes bitterness settles in for unknown reasons to opposite party. Life runs various speeds for every individual. […]

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14 NIV) Forward Friday! Forward Friday! Every word out of mouths pleasing to God, will rock our world. Meditation of our heart be pleasing in God’s sight, brings Heaven to earth. When meditations and words line up pleasing to God, we have accomplished levels of maturity. With maturity we increase knowledge and wisdom. A Cliche? Let go, Let God- is one cliche holding monumental wisdom. Such freedom releases peace calming our surroundings. Jesus Christ is […]