Faith, Family, and the Beauty of Everyday Life
God wired us to need accountability. We need each other to break free from our hurts, habits, and hang-ups. So, if you’re serious about breaking free from temptation, you will need the support of others. In fact, once you understand that you can’t change on your own, you’ll be free to see how God is... Continue Reading →
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:11-12 (NIV) When we follow Jesus, we will face... Continue Reading →
“After this, Jesus knew that everything had been done. So that the Scripture would come true, he said, ‘I am thirsty’ . . . When Jesus tasted the vinegar, he said, ‘It is finished.’ Then he bowed his head and died.” John 19:28, 30 (NCV) The only person ever to finish everything he had on... Continue Reading →
It's been a week since the lockdown began. We're still good on our food supply and vitamins. We're healthy and pretty much okay, following a strict compliance of this enhanced community quarantine. It's true, having a comfortable house, enough food and vitamins, a little entertainment while on lockdown, it's safer to be in the house.... Continue Reading →
“He never grows tired or weary . . . He strengthens those who are weak and tired . . . those who trust in the LORD for help will find their strength renewed.” (Isaiah 40:28-31 GNT) The worst times of life exhaust and drain you. When the roof of your life is falling in, you... Continue Reading →
“This is the reason why we never collapse . . . These little troubles (which are really so transitory) are winning for us a permanent, glorious and solid reward out of all proportion to our pain.” (2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Phillips) “Why me?” If you’ve never asked that question, just wait. When life becomes really hard,... Continue Reading →
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT) Think about your typical week. How many times do you get caught up in feeling pressured by other people—by their lifestyles, their needs, the things they’re... Continue Reading →
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV) Everyone who is alive will be hurt, many times over. Sometimes you will be hurt intentionally. Other times... Continue Reading →
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32 NIV) In John 14:6, Jesus says that he is the way, the truth, and the life. Several chapters earlier, in John 8:32, he says, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (NIV). For the next few... Continue Reading →
“Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.” (Ephesians 5:2 The Message) I’ve been on this earth for a while... Continue Reading →
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