John Clark
Do You Wonder Why You Face The Same Challenges Over And Over Again? Get Out Of The Rut And Learn You Lesson!
1 Peter 1:6-7 NLTSo be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith […]
Embrace The Challenges That You Face, Turn To God And Persevere!
James 5:7-9 NLTDear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near. […]
The Trials We Face Are To Build Us Up, Not Tear Us Down. Welcome The Trials, They Will End In Joy!
James 4:7-10 NLTSo humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Let there be tears for what you have done. Let […]
Are You Willing To Suffer Temporary Hardship For Permanent Joy-filled Gain?
James 1:2-4 NLTDear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing […]
We Are Made To Encourage And To Be Encouraged. What Do You Need More Of?
Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Am I balanced with regards to my spiritual needs? Am I steeped in my problems, or do I experience deep hope in the power of my Lord? I love this verse! In […]
“We Achieve Victory Through Our Faith!”
1 John 5:1-5 NLTEveryone 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. Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. For every […]
Things Are Not Always What They Seem, Things Are Always Working To Glorify God
Acts 28:3-6 NLTAs Paul gathered an armful of sticks and was laying them on the fire, a poisonous snake, driven out by the heat, bit him on the hand. The people of the island saw it hanging from his hand and said to each other, “A murderer, no doubt! Though he escaped the sea, justice […]
When You Submit Your Heart To Jesus, Your Life Will Change In Miraculous Ways
1 John 2:6 NLTThose who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. Is my life a reflection of the way Jesus Christ lived? Am I focused on the needs of others above my own? Am I encouraging others around me by my words and my example? The key indicator of […]
Is My Life Being Lived In Faithfulness To My Belief In Jesus Christ?
Luke 12:29-31 NLT“And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. Where is […]
What Promise Are Your Building Your Life Upon? There Is Only One Promise That Matters!
2 Peter 3:9-10 NLTThe Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass […]
“Can All Your Worries Add A Single Moment To Your Life?”
Luke 12:22-26 NLTThen, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store […]
“Stand Firm Against him, And Be Strong in Your Faith!”
1 Peter 5:8-9 NLTStay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are. […]
Are You Suffering From Poor Results In Your Life? It May Be Time To Check Your Thoughts
Luke 11:3 NLTGive us each day the food we need, *Special Note: I wrote this at the beginning of the Covid19 pandemic, for reference to my thinking. Where is my faith? Have I been out in the stores stocking up just in case? God’s people have faced many situations where food was scarce, but God […]
You Can Be The Blessing That Someone Else Needs, Be There For Them
Luke 11:2 NLTJesus said, “This is how you should pray: “Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. As a follower of Jesus Christ, my hope should be for His return. If my desire is for this life to drag on because I like what this world offers, my heart is […]
When The Going Gets Tough, The Chosen Get Witnessing With The Faith In Jesus Christ
1 Peter 4:4-6 NLTOf course, your former friends are surprised when you no longer plunge into the flood of wild and destructive things they do. So they slander you. But remember that they will have to face God, who stands ready to judge everyone, both the living and the dead. That is why the Good […]