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Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. ‭1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT‬ Be thankful. Whatever your circumstances are, thank God for them. This is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. What is God's will? That you thank Him for everything. ‭And give thanks … Continue reading Be Thankful →

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too. We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his commandments. ‭1 John 5:1-2 NLT‬ God's commandments are all about having healthy, loving relationships. First, with our Heavenly … Continue reading One In The Son →

“I have told you these things before they happen so that when they do happen, you will believe. “I don’t have much more time to talk to you, because the ruler of this world approaches. He has no power over me, but I will do what the Father requires of me, so that the world … Continue reading Let’s Be Going →

‭Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:15 NASB2020‬ If you were accused of a crime and confessed, you would be admitting what you know to be true. Confession is a statement of truth. You can't confess truth unless Truth is living in … Continue reading Open Carry →

‭Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is greater than I am. John 14:28 NLT‬ When Jesus walked the Earth, He was the only begotten Son of God. … Continue reading Partners With Christ →

‭I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 NLT‬ The prophetic promises of God bring comfort to our hearts and minds. If God said it, it's true. If you don't … Continue reading Peace By Peace →

“‭When I am raised to life again, you will know that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them … Continue reading Escape Theology →

‭Soon the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Since I live, you also will live. John 14:19 NLT‬ Raising the dead is no easy feat. In fact, with man, after a short window of time this is impossible. But with God, all things are possible. The fact that Jesus was … Continue reading Life To The Full →

‭No, I will not abandon you as orphans — I will come to you. John 14:18 NLT‬ Before He was crucified, Jesus promised His disciples, His faithful followers who obeyed Him, that He would never abandon them, that He would come back to them. In fact, He was setting the stage for the understanding that … Continue reading Never Alone →

‭He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you. John 14:17 NLT‬ It's time for truth telling. It's time for speaking the truth … Continue reading It’s About The Loving Truth →

‭“If you love me, obey my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.” John 14:15-16 NLT‬ God is love. When we love, we partner with God in expressing the divine nature of God. Simply love, in obedience to God's command, and leave the … Continue reading Love Above All Things →

‭You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it! John 14:13-14 NLT‬ Followers of Jesus are given the privilege of being ambassadors of Christ. We represent the Kingdom … Continue reading Ask In My Name →

‭“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.” John 14:12 NLT‬ Christ is the visible representation of the invisible God. ‭He is the exact living image [the essential manifestation] of the unseen … Continue reading Open Hearts Open Minds →

‭Just believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Or at least believe because of the work you have seen me do. John 14:11 NLT‬ The Christian walk of faith is all about love, God's agape love. God is love. Everything He does is motivated by His perfect, unfailing love. … Continue reading Heaven Touching Earth →

“‭‭Don’t you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives in me does his work through me.” John 14:10 NLT‬ Jesus was conceived in the womb of the virgin Mary by the Holy Spirit. God is His … Continue reading Don’t You Believe? →

“‭If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!” Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don’t know who I … Continue reading 1 AND 1 = 1 →

‭Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 NLT‬ Where there is no law to break, there is no sin. The Kingdom of God is the place where there is no sin. How do you get in? Only by … Continue reading Above The Law →

“‭When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you know the way to where I am going.” “No, we don’t know, Lord,” Thomas said. “We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?” John 14:3-5 … Continue reading We’ll Be Right Back →

‭There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? John 14:2 NLT‬ Jesus is preparing a place for you in the glorified Body of Christ. Jesus is the firstborn of the dead. That means … Continue reading Our Heavenly Home →

‭“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” John 14:1 NLT‬ Do you need to know how the sun rises to enjoy the dawn of a new day? Do you need to know what a dog is thinking to enjoy their companionship? Do you have to understand everything about … Continue reading Peace Surpasses Understanding →

‭“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. Isaiah 40:1 NLT‬ How do we abide? How do we patiently endure? What gives us the power to stay where we are while we wait for the promise from Heaven? We need each other. We need the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our Comforter. … Continue reading The Power To Stay →

‭As I watched, the Lamb broke the first of the seven seals on the scroll. Then I heard one of the four living beings say with a voice like thunder, “Come!” I looked up and saw a white horse standing there. Its rider carried a bow, and a crown was placed on his head. He … Continue reading You Are Here →

‭I am the living one. I died, but look — I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave. Revelation 1:18 NLT‬ We serve the Living God. Not idols that have no power to save our souls. We serve King Jesus. We serve God alone. ‭“I am the … Continue reading God Is Alive →

Love is not a thing, love is a Person. When we love, we are in God and God is in us. We fellowship with God and one another when we abide in God and God's love abides in us. We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God … Continue reading God Is Love →

‭Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. Jude 1:24 NLT‬ We are saved by faith. We walk by faith. We are sanctified by faith. You know what faith is? It's a relationship with … Continue reading God Is Able →