We all go through periods of feeling like the entire world is ganging up on us. Nothing goes right–nothing at all. It’s exhausting and depressing. We wish that someone would take over and deal with everything so we can take a nap. Chances are, that’s not going to happen. Chances are, you’re going to have to get through it on your own. Well, not really. Continue reading
Where the presence of God is, there is righteousness peace, and joy. (Rom 14:17) In His presence, there is healing, comfort, salvation, and grace. There are no bad things in God. So, why doesn’t everyone feel that? Continue reading
You have it in you to be a discipler.
Everyone is called to be used in the kingdom of God. Jesus said, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations. (Mat 28:20) That doesn’t mean just people who are gifted in evangelizing, it means everyone is responsible for making disciples of other people. Continue reading
Hatred stirs up strife but love covers all sins. (Pro 10:12) Sometimes we’re offended if justice isn’t served. If someone has been in the wrong, we expect them to act contritely and feel badly about what they did. But what if they don’t? Continue reading
God is always talking to you.
You know those times when your prayers hit the ceiling and bounce back on your head? You look up and go, Hey, you used to hear me! It feels like heaven has gone quiet right when you need Him the most. Continue reading
A humble heart repents quickly.
I love reading about David. I’m a big fan of his. When Nathan went to David and confronted him with his sin, David wasn’t offended. He wasn’t defensive. He humbled himself immediately. Continue reading
Is healing possible? You might as well ask if God is good. Jesus’s primary ministry was healing people. God loves to heal and deliver us out of pain and suffering. He’s good at that. In fact, He’s great at that. Continue reading
The Spirit of Wisdom is waiting to be asked.
Don’t we all wish we could go back in time and change some bad decisions we made? Some of us would make minor adjustments and others would make huge changes. Thankfully, God knows all about us and our past and He still loves us wildly. Continue reading
Paul chose to be a bondservant.
There once was a son who rebelled against his father. No matter what the father said or did, the son never understood how much he was loved. Continue reading
Some people have very sweet tempers and kindness is easy for them. Then you have the rowdy ones who need to be reigned back with some loving discipline Kindness is not the first response for many people. Continue reading