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
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
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
God wants to change us from the inside out. He wants to rewire our priorities. He wants us to realize that when we give, we don’t lose anything. Continue reading
Too many people look in the mirror and hate what they see. More often, they avoid the mirror completely. There’s always something to not like. Continue reading
Give your heart to Him and He will meet every need in your life.
The love of God is so complete, that nothing is ever left out. When we fall into His arms, He takes care of us completely. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. (Mat 6:33) Our job, our housing, our family, our future–all are safe in His hands. Continue reading
The love of God is transformational. It will literally make you into a new person. You do not have to continue in a legacy of poverty, struggle, sickness, and hopelessness. Continue reading
You are the light of the world.
Jesus is the light of the world. When we accept Him into our heart, He puts His light in us, and He expects it to shine. Continue reading
Being faithful in the simple things
Some time ago, a friend told me how convicted she got while driving over the speed limit. At first I thought, Well, that’s for you. But God told her to be faithful in the small things. If He can’t trust us with the small things, how can He trust us with big things? Continue reading