Vetrix (Vetrix Series Book 1)

Posted on April 6, 2017 by billbushauthor

Two alien species. One threat to Earth.
But who is the real threat and who can be trusted?

Twelve-year-old Flipper didn’t believe in aliens – until he was kidnapped by one.

When he wakes up one morning on the planet Vetrix he is trapped in the midst of an inter-planetary war. As Flipper struggles to survive and find a way back to Earth he discovers he may be a descendant of one of the warring species and that his intervening in the war may be his destiny, if destiny is decided by a computer program.

On Earth, Allison begins having dreams that turn out to be real experiences. When she watches a purple man disappear with her cousin, Flipper, no one believes her. Allison’s best friend Josh agrees to help and together the two sixth-graders begin their own investigation that leads them to the truth behind the Roswell Incident of 1947 and current alien activity on Earth.

As they try to figure out how to expose the secret colony of aliens and their plans to destroy the human race, Allison attempts to use her dreams to locate and rescue Flipper.

Purchase an autographed copy of Vetrix:

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Book 2: Earth
Book 3: Zentron
Book 4: Sevitan

The original cover from 2017:

Vetrix (Flipper Book 1) by [Bush, Bill, Bush, Blake]

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Our True Identity

Posted on January 12, 2025 by billbushauthor

What does it mean that I’m created in God’s image?

“God said, ‘Let us make man in our image.’” – Genesis 1:26

Humans are special in all of God’s creation because we were made in His likeness. That doesn’t mean that we are little gods, but we do share some of God’s attributes, including emotion, honor, time, beauty, language, love, and rule.

One of the most obvious of those attributes is demonstrated within this week’s memory verse. God said, “Let US…” Since God exists in community, so should we.

Rugged individualism is a great American trait, and one the world often champions in achievements that seldom bring the satisfaction they promise.

But individualism isn’t something the church should adopt. Often, we mistakenly try connecting with God only personally, when we were designed to experience Him in community. For instance:

  • We ask people to accept Jesus as their “personal” Lord and Savior. Yes, each person has to make their own decision to follow Christ, but the Bible calls us to a kingdom, being built into the body of Christ.
  • Communion becomes the most individualistic event at church, even though the name itself indicates a communal celebration. Our New Testament example, the Last Supper, demonstrates this truth as Jesus and the apostles took communion together.
  • Bible reading is practiced as a solitary discipline, when in fact the majority of the books in the Bible were written to and read in communities, not individuals.
  • We’re often called to pray with “every head bowed and every eye closed.” In the Bible, however, prayer was primarily communal. This was true for the church in Acts, for the prayers printed in the epistles, and for the psalms sung in the temple.

Yes, we each have a personal relationship with God through Christ, but our true identity is found in community, not in individualism.

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Creation

Posted on January 5, 2025 by billbushauthor

Why are we here?

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1

The biggest miracle in the Bible occurs in the first verse: God created the heavens and the earth. If God created everything out of nothing, including time, space, and matter, then all the other miracles of the Bible are possible.

And that’s the point of this verse: to lay the groundwork for God’s involvement in humanity.

One of the reasons the idea of a Creator is attacked/dismissed comes down to accountability. If God created us, then He has the authority to tell us what to do and to judge us accordingly. Without God, we can live our lives as we choose.

Mark E. Moore, in his book Core 52, states that to understand why we are here, we need to understand the answer to three questions.

Who created this world?

Moore points out that the Bible teaches that God is three in one—Father, Spirit, and Son—and Genesis 1:1-3 provides of glimpse of each.

The Father is seen in verse one as the architect of creation. Moore says that every other ancient Near East creation story assumes that physical matter is eternal, not God, and their gods fashioned the world from existing matter.

But the Bible presents God alone as eternal.

“Hence, the universe is an extension of God, not vice versa. This Christian worldview stands in opposition to all worldviews that assert matter as eternal rather than God.”

The Holy Spirit is seen as the engineer of creation in verse 2: “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”

Moore says the Hebrew word for hovering expresses a vibration; that the Spirit quaked to bring order out of chaos.

Jesus is the builder of creation, according to Moore. Genesis 1:3: “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”

John 1:1-3 and Colossians 1:15-16 tells us that Jesus is the Word of God and that He created everything.

Why did God create this world?

Psalm 102:18 says, “Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord.”

Moore writes: “Every generation that God created—from our primal parents in Eden to our own unborn children—has a singular divine purpose: to bring God glory.”

Romans 1 tells us that creation shows God’s eternal power and divine nature (1:20). That includes each person. We are God’s image-bearers, whether or not we recognize or acknowledge God and His role in our lives.

How did God restore Creation?

From the moment Eve bit into the forbidden fruit, God has worked to restore His fallen creation. That culminated in Jesus dying for our sins and rising from the grave. Now when we believe in Jesus, we become a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Ultimately, the restoration process will be complete when God judges evil and replaces His old creation with a new heaven and new earth (Revelation 21).

But it all started with Genesis 1:1 — “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

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Introduction to Core 52

Posted on December 29, 2024 by billbushauthor

I believe if you commit yourself to read, meditate on, and memorize one verse a week for the next year, you will gain the understanding of Scripture you wish you had.

That’s a lofty statement considering there are 31,103 verses in the Bible.

You don’t have to rely solely on my claim. Mark E. Moore, scholar, former professor, and current pastor, states in his book, Core 52, that understanding each of these verses will enable you to master dozens of other verses that reflect the same biblical principles. Many other verses will begin to make sense by starting with these first 52.

You may have heard of the Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, where 80% of results come from 20% of the effort. That’s the idea for the next year—to give you 52 of the most foundational verses to understanding Scripture so you can then build a lifetime of Biblical literacy.

Do you want to gain confidence in your Biblical knowledge? Mark Moore says that by carving out 15 minutes a day for these verses you will know the vast majority of what every pastor preaches.

He said he wrote the book Core 52 for those who are busy and don’t know where to start in understanding the Bible to build a firm framework for ambassadors of Jesus Christ to serve our world that is hungering for truth that transforms.

“It’s not designed to make you smart; it’s designed to make you effective. Those who move from Bible curiosity to Bible confidence are far more likely to engage their gifts in service to others for God’s glory. Bible confidence fosters social engagement, acts of compassion, and community transformation.”

If that’s what you want, then please join others on this journey to transform your mind.

If you’re unsure, give it a try for a month and see what you think. And if you struggle with memorizing or read the material and have questions afterward, shoot me an email and let’s discuss. Or find an accountability partner or group to help you stay on track with your memorization.

Understanding the Bible isn’t just important, it’s critical.

As Moore writes:

“You’re more needed now than ever. Our culture is reeling from the demise of biblical literacy. As you gain confidence, you’ll find yourself at the epicenter of God’s solution in your own circle of influence. God has designed you uniquely for such a time as this.”

I couldn’t agree more, which is why I’m inviting you to spend the next year memorizing Scripture, gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible, and preparing to share truth and defend biblical misunderstandings.

Each week I will send an email highlighting a chapter from Mark Moore’s book. I highly encourage you to purchase the book and read along, taking advantage of his deeper insights.

But you don’t need the book to participate and benefit from memorizing and understanding God’s Word.

If you do purchase Core 52 and read along, use the weekly emails as a supplement to your study.

Either way, know that many others are joining you in memorizing God’s Word each week.

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Take Captive Every Thought

Posted on December 22, 2024 by billbushauthor

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 says, “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

Purposefully capturing your thoughts can control the brain’s sensory processing, the brain’s rewiring, and the cellular activity in a positive or a negative direction. You choose.

When bad choices are made, or negative thoughts are not captured, your neural wiring becomes distorted.

When you make a conscious decision to focus and direct your attention correctly, you change physical matter—your brain and your body change in a healthy way.

The primary success of capturing your thoughts will be to focus on God’s way first, not the world’s ways.

Research has shown that 5 to 16 minutes a day of focused meditative capturing of thoughts shifts the brain and increases the chances of a happier outlook on life.

When you direct your attention by capturing your thoughts, you provide a target for your mental faculties. If you don’t let God give you a thinking project, the Enemy will surely step in to try to catch your thoughts and destroy your balance.

Taking captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ gives our bodies the best opportunity for a healthy, fulfilling life.

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List of Bible Memory Verse for 2025

Posted on December 20, 2024 by billbushauthor

Short List:
Genesis 1:1
Genesis – 1:26
Genesis 3:6
Genesis 15:6
Leviticus 11:45
Deuteronomy 18:18
1 Samuel 16:7
2 Samuel 7:12
Psalm 1:1-3
Psalm 2:7
Psalm 23:1-3
Psalm 110:1
Psalm 118:22
Proverbs 1:7
Isaiah 53:3
Jeremiah 31:33-34
Daniel 7:13
Matthew 5:11-12
Matthew 5:20
Matthew 6:9-13
Matthew 6:19-21
Matthew 7:12
Matthew 16:24-25
Matthew 22:14
Matthew 25:41
Matthew 28:18-20
Mark 1:1
Mark 1:15
Mark 2:27-28
Mark 10:45
Mark 12:29-31
John 1:14
John 3:16
John 4:24
John 6:53
John 10:28
Acts 1:8
Acts 1:9
Acts 2:38
Acts 17:26
Romans 8:1
Romans 12:2
1 Corinthians 2:16
1 Corinthians 15:14
Ephesians 2:8
Ephesians 4:4-7
Philippians 2:5-7
Philippians 4:6
2 Timothy 2:2
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Hebrews 12:1-2
Revelation 21:1-3

Long List:

Creation – Why are we here?
Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

Our True Identity – What does it mean that I’m created in God’s image?
Genesis – 1:26  “God said, ‘Let us make man in our image.’”

The Fall – What is my problem?
Genesis 3:6 – “When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.”

Covenant – How can I become a part of what God is doing in the world?
Genesis 15:6 – “Abram believe the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.”

Holiness – How can I live up to God’s moral standards?
Leviticus 11:45 – “I am the LORD who brought you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.”

Jesus and Moses – Did Jesus fulfill the promise to replace Moses?
Deuteronomy 18:18 – “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak all that I command him.”

Kingdom of God – What does it take to be a great leader?
1 Samuel 16:7 – “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as many sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.”

Jesus and David – Was Jesus a king literally or spiritually?
2 Samuel 7:12 – “When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom.”

Finding Happiness – Does God want you to be happy?
Psalm 1:1-3 – “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.  He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”

Prophecy – Is there proof that Jesus was God’s son?
Psalm 2:7 – “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.”

Good Shepherd – If the Lord is my shepherd, what’s my obligation to those I lead?
Psalm 23:1-3 – “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.”

Messiah – Is there proof that Jesus is the Messiah promised by God?
Psalm 110:1 – “The LORD says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.’”

Jesus Rejected – If Jesus was rejected by his own people, why should I accept him?
Psalm 118:22 – “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”

Wisdom – How do I become wise?
Proverbs 1:7 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Atonement – How does Jesus’s death cover my sin?
Isaiah 53:3 – “He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”

New Covenant – What advantages do Christians have under the new covenant?
Jeremiah 31:33-34 – “This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each on teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ for they shall know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”

Son of Man – Is Jesus really fully human and fully divine?
Daniel 7:13 – “Behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man.”

Blessedness – How can I be happy?
Matthew 5:11-12 – “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

Deeper Morality – What does it take to be a “good” person?
Matthew 5:20 – “I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

Prayer – How should I pray?
Matthew 6:9-13 – “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

Money – Is money spiritual?
Matthew 6:19-21 – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

The Golden Rule – What is true religion?
Matthew 7:12 – “Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

The Cross – Who do you say Jesus is?
Matthew 16:24-25 – “Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.”

Election and Predestination – For what did God choose me?
Matthew 22:14 – “Many are called, but few are chosen.”

The Supernatural – Is there really a spiritual world active around me?
Matthew 25:41 – “He will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.’”

Our Co-Mission – What’s the mission of the church?
Matthew 28:18-20 – “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

The Gospel – What is the gospel?
Mark 1:1 – “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”

Faith – What is faith?
Mark 1:15 – “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”

Rest – How can I find rest?
Mark 2:27-28 – “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.”

Leadership – How can I achieve greatness?
Mark 10:45 – “Even the Son of Man came not to be served but to seve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

The Greatest Command – What moral issue is most important to God?
Mark 12:29-31 – “Jesus answered, ‘The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.’”

The Incarnation – Is God Jesus?
John 1:14 – “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Love – How can I love and be loved?
John 3:16 – “God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Worship – What does it really look like to worship God?
John 4:24 – “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Communion – Why is communion so central to the church?
John 6:53 – “Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.’”

Eternal Security – Can Christians lose their salvation?
John 10:28 – “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.”

The Holy Spirit – What does the Holy Spirit do for us?
Acts 1:8 – “You will receive power when the Holy Spirits has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

The Ascension – Why did Jesus leave?
Acts 1:9 – “When he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.”

Baptism – Why should I be baptized?
Acts 2:38 – “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sings, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

God’s Solution to Racism – What is the Christian solution to racism?
Acts 17:26 – “He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place.”

Freedom – How can I experience freedom?
Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

Radical Change – How can I change?
Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Knowing God’s Will – Can I know God’s will for my life?
1 Corinthians 2:16 – “‘Who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?’ But we have the mind of Christ.”

The Resurrection – Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
1 Corinthians 15:14 – “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.”

Grace – What do we need to do to be saved?
Ephesians 2:8 – “By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”

Unity – What can possibly unify the church?
Ephesians 4:4-7 – “There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.”

Humility – How does humility help you succeed?
Philippians 2:5-7 – “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not county equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.”

Overwhelming Worry – How can I reduce worry?
Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God.”

Mentoring – How can I find a mentor and be a mentor?
2 Timothy 2:2 – “What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”

Scripture – How do I get something out of the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

Gaining Grit – How do we gain grit?
Hebrews 12:1-2 – “Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Heaven – What will heaven be like?
Revelation 21:1-3 – “I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heave from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heart a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.’”

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Memorize a Bible Verse a Week in 2025

Posted on December 20, 2024 by billbushauthor

Want a great New Year’s resolution? I invite you to join me in memorizing one Bible verse a week in 2025.

The 52 verses we will study and memorize will:

  • Help you understand the Bible better.
  • Give you confidence in your Biblical understanding.
  • Make you more effective in your walk with Christ

The verses have been chosen to provide a broad understanding of what the Bible teaches.

  • We’ll learn: The Golden Rule, the Great Commission, and the Lord’s Prayer.
  • We’ll gain a biblical understanding on topics like creation, prophecy, the resurrection, racism, money, and gaining grit.
  • We’ll answer questions such as: What does it take to be a great leader? Is there proof the Jesus is God’s Son? How can I be happy? Can Christians lose their salvation?

By signing up to the email newsletter, you will receive a verse a week, along with a short explanation/devotional about the verse to provide a brief context and understanding. From there, you can memorize the verse during the week, meditate on it daily, and do a deeper study on the verses that intrigue you the most. The amount of time you put into this each week is up to you, but know you are joining dozens of other people on this journey.

To sign up for the weekly email and to receive a list of the 52 verses we’ll be memorizing, go to the website billbushauthor.com, choose One Minute Bible Blast from the top menu, then click on the “Sign up here” link in the center of the page.

Direct link to signing up.

Direct link to the 52 verses.

After you sign up, you’ll need to confirm, so if you don’t receive an email, make sure to check your spam folder in case your email service filters it out. Then please mark it as “not spam” so it’s visible each week.

If you have any questions now or during the year, shoot me an email at billbushauthor@gmail.com, or reply to any of the newsletter emails.

Thank you! I can’t wait to see what God does in each of our lives as we hide His Word in our hearts (Psalm 119).

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Watch for Where God is Working

Posted on December 15, 2024 by billbushauthor

Positive/Biblical thoughts help us live healthy, godly lives while negative/unbiblical thoughts create stress and lead to the majority of our mental, physical, and behavioral health problems. Some estimates range from 75 to 90 percent of our illnesses come from our thought life.

In John 5:17 and 19, Jesus says, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working…the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.”

To think positively/biblically, we need to see how God is constantly working all around us. The problem is that we often don’t recognize what He’s doing. We aren’t paying attention.

And we don’t help create an atmosphere where He is honored.

In his book, Holy Moments, Matthew Kelly describes a Holy Moment this way: “A Holy Moment is a single moment in which you open yourself to God. You make yourself available to Him. You set aside personal preference and self-interest, and for one moment you do what you prayerfully believe God is calling you to do.”

Recognizing God’s work around us includes two steps: Watching and participating.

Jesus said that God is always at work, and He saw God in action and joined Him. If you’re not seeing God at work, you’re simply not paying attention.

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Get a Grip on the Bible

Posted on December 8, 2024 by billbushauthor

Positive/Biblical thoughts help us live healthy, godly lives while negative/unbiblical thoughts create stress and lead to the majority of our mental, physical, and behavioral health problems. Some estimates range from 75 to 90 percent of our illnesses come from our thought life.

In Deuteronomy 6:6-9, God tells His people, “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.”

In other words, God was telling the Israelites that it takes strong commitment and intense focus to follow and obey Him. We take His Word casually to our own detriment.

A helpful way to learn the Bible is to engage with it in five ways: hear, read, study, meditate, and memorize the Bible.

When Satan approached Eve, he asked her, “Did God really say?” When he tempted the Messiah by quoting Scripture, Jesus quoted Scripture back. Eve sinned. Jesus resisted.

If hear, read, study, meditate, and memorize were each one finger of our grip on the Scriptures, then how many of those digits do you want holding on when Satan comes to you and asks, “Did God really say?”

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I am who God says I am

Posted on December 1, 2024 by billbushauthor

Positive/Biblical thoughts help us live healthy, godly lives while negative/unbiblical thoughts create stress and lead to the majority of our mental, physical, and behavioral health problems. Some estimates range from 75 to 90 percent of our illnesses come from our thought life.

As you think, it is important to make a distinction between who you truly are—the real, multifaceted, unique you—and the person you have become through toxic choices.

Isaiah 43:1b says, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!”

Ephesians 1:4 says, “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.”

One way to think godly is to believe the truth that you are who God says you are. No matter what you’ve done, no matter what others have said about you, and no matter what negative thoughts you have about yourself, God says He chose you before He created the world, He called you by name, and you are His.

Believe it!

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Whatever You Think

Posted on November 24, 2024 by billbushauthor

What we say and do are based on what we have already built into our minds.

Scientists can measure brain activity in our subconscious 7 to 10 seconds before we make a decision. This is an indicator that often we are not making a choice based on our conscious thinking. That’s important because it means that whatever we put into our mind days, weeks, and years prior to making a decision will influence and maybe even dictate our actions.

Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

This is another example of how technological advances support what Scripture says.

If you want to live your best life, if you want to think and act like God wants you to, then following the prescription of Philippians 4:8 is your tool to wire your brain for success.

Because what we say and what we do are based on what we have already built into our minds.

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