Courage
God Does Not Want Us To Be Fearful, He Commands Us To Be Strong And Courageous
Deuteronomy 31:6 NLTSo be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” If you proclaim you are a Christian to those around you, they will be watching. Moses wrote his final […]
No Pain, No Gain: Don’t Short Circuit True Spiritual Growth in Your Life
Matthew 24:8 NLTBut all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come. All growth takes pain. We’ve all heard the saying, “no pain, no gain” as this was used about bodybuilding, it is a biblical principle. For Christians, the pain we must suffer from growing is dying to ourselves, daily. […]
Spiritual Growth is Only Possible Through Surrender During Your Troubles
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 […]
God’s Word Is the Key to Successful Living
The key to successful living is not a formula. It is a life shaped by God’s Word. Psalm 119 calls us to hope in Scripture, love God and neighbor, and remain in Christ. If the Bible feels hard, keep reading. The Spirit gives understanding when the heart is ready.