Tag Archives: Jesus

The Gift that keeps on giving!

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Mel Wild

What do we think of when we think about Easter? Most of us focus on what Jesus did on the cross, which is a good thing. Without the cross nothing wonderful can happen. But Easter morning is not about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Father Heart of God, Grace, Heaven on earth, Sonship | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Truth

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Mel Wild

There’s no such thing as “your truth.” There’s just your opinion, or perhaps your perspective, and the actual truth. Obviously, there has been a major assault on truth in our culture. Truth has been replaced by weaponized narratives and personal … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Identity | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Our greatest witness

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Mel Wild

We don’t prove that Christ is real by philosophical argumentation, although that may help our minds sort out what we already believe. Philososphy can only show us why there must be a God, why we continue to exist, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Sonship, The Shift | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

His love makes us brave!

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Mel Wild

When we let our hearts be nourished in God’s infinite love, our resolve is strengthened and we find great courage.  This is a vital spiritual key for our soul to resist the tryanny that I talked about last time. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Love | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments

“Just as He said!”

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Mel Wild

As I was finishing my devotional reading of Matthew’s Gospel, I was struck by the words that the angel spoke to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary when they came to Jesus’ tomb on that glorious morning. What struck me … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Rest of God | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Tryanny or Freedom?

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Mel Wild

There are two human traits that seem to be immutable—that there are those who want power over others, and there are those who want to be ruled by others. What I want to show is how both of these traits … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Heaven on earth, Love | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

What is needed is mercy

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Mel Wild

James said that mercy triumphs over judgment (James 2:13). But why is this so? One reason is because this world would be insufferable without mercy. Just imagine a world where there’s no mercy given for any wrong you’ve might’ve ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Grace, Love | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

The most dangerous Christian

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Mel Wild

The most dangerous Christian in the world is not the one who knows the Bible frontwards and backwards, the firebrand preacher, or even the most uncompromising believer. The most dangerous Christian is the one who has entered into the cooperative … Continue reading →

Posted in Heaven on earth, Identity, Sonship | Tagged , , | 13 Comments

The fruit defines the tree

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Mel Wild

As I’ve said many times here, our heart is the gatekeeper to everything. I don’t think I can overstate the importance of knowing this truth. What we allow to gain access to our affections will eventually determine what kind of … Continue reading →

Posted in Grace, Love, Sonship | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Compassion more than all our doing

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Mel Wild

Jesus tell us that showing compassion trumps all our sacrifice. That’s an amazing statement when you think about it. It actually turns religion on its head, for religious ritual is all about sacrifice and self-denial. But Jesus’ way is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Grace, Love | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments