Patience
What Is The Purpose Of This Life?
”If we live by the Spirit, let’s follow the Spirit as well.“ Galatians 5:25 So here we are. We open our eyes, and the pressure of the oxygen pushes that oxygen into our lungs, and we’re off. We grew up. For me, I can’t say that my upbringing was a mess, but it had its […]
Will There Ever Be Unity In The Church Before Jesus Returns? Pride Is The One Thing That Will Make It Impossible
‘Not that I have already grasped it all or have already become perfect, but I press on if I may also take hold of that for which I was even taken hold of by Christ Jesus. Brothers and sisters, I do not regard myself as having taken hold of it yet; but one thing I […]
How Are We Going To Respond When We Find Ourselves Held Captive Because Of Our Beliefs? Will We Have The Faith, Hope, And Love That Paul Exhibited?
Philippians 1:15-19 NLTIt’s true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives. They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed to defend the Good News. Those others do not have pure motives as they preach about Christ. They preach with selfish […]
What A Sensitive World We Live In, Do You Live Up To What Is Expected?
Proverbs 20:22 NLTDon’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the LORD to handle the matter. As a society, we have become very sensitive. We are bent on making sure that everyone gets what they deserve. And that they get it NOW!! But being a Christian, is that a position that our […]
Why Do We Strive Against Each Other? Is What We Need More Important Than The Other Person?
Matthew 18:21-22 NLTThen Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! So I’m in the grocery store this morning, and I go up to the meat counter looking for a cut of meat that […]
You Are Not Too Far Gone That God’s Grace Can’t Reach You, You Are In Good Company
Acts 22:3-5 NLTThen Paul said, “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, and I was brought up and educated here in Jerusalem under Gamaliel. As his student, I was carefully trained in our Jewish laws and customs. I became very zealous to honor God in everything I did, just like all […]
Sometimes The Best Thing To Do Is Wait. This Is Not A Passive Thing To Do, But One That Shows Great Strength!
Psalm 62:1-2 NLTI wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken. How are you doing with all of this coronavirus waiting? Are you cheering for those who are protesting? Or are you mad at them for getting […]
What Good Is It To Have Zeal If You Are Headed In The Wrong Direction?
Romans 10:1-4 NLTDear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with himself. Refusing to accept God’s way, […]
Don’t Fight Against The Challenges Your Face, Embrace Them As Opportunities For Great Joy!
Luke 21:33-36 NLTHeaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear. “Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware, like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth. Keep alert […]
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 […]
Sometimes We Are Confounded By God’s Wisdom, Yield Your Heart To God’s Wisdom And Win
James 3:17 NLTBut the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. ”But the wisdom from above is first of all […]
Are You Looking To Persuade Others? Let Your Example Speak Loudly
Ephesians 4:2 NLTAlways be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. ”ALWAYS be humble and gentle.” This is a command, not a suggestion. It is easy to observe others and make judgments in our minds about the spiritual growth of those around us. The […]
Do You Have The Endurance To See It Through And Be Lifted Up In Honor?
1 Peter 5:6 NLTSo humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. What a great promise… I suffer from impatience. I am reluctant to the trials that the Lord allows to happen to me. But it is a privilege to suffer for the […]