Faith, Family, and the Beauty of Everyday Life
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15 ESV). When you see God providing for others, you can choose to respond with either joy or resentment.In some ways, the second half of today’s verse is much easier to do than the first half. It’s easy to weep with those who weep. But... Continue Reading →
“Isn’t everything you have and everything you are sheer gifts from God? So what’s the point of all this comparing and competing? You already have all you need” (1 Corinthians 4:7-8 The Message). Instead of focusing on what you don’t have and what didn’t happen, you can choose to be grateful for what you do have... Continue Reading →
“A word of encouragement does wonders!” (Proverbs 12:25 TLB). If someone came to you today and said, “Let’s go have some coffee; I want to point out all the areas in your life that need changing,” you probably wouldn’t be thrilled to have that conversation. You might think, “Who do you think you are?” You might... Continue Reading →
Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God’s hand for that person. Never tell your neighbors to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now” (Proverbs 3:27-28 The Message/GNT). Love is something you do. Love doesn’t just say, “I feel sorry for what happened to that guy. Isn’t it a shame?... Continue Reading →
“If you feed those who are hungry and take care of the needs of those who are troubled, then your light will shine in the darkness . . . The LORD will always lead you. He will satisfy your needs in dry lands” (Isaiah 58:10-11 NCV). Looking out for the needs of others will always require... Continue Reading →
“Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had” (Philippians 2:4-5 NLT). When you meet someone to resolve a conflict, you first have to confess your part of the problem. Then, you need to listen for the other person’s hurt... Continue Reading →
“Why do you notice the little piece of dust in your friend’s eye, but you don’t notice the big piece of wood in your own eye? . . . You hypocrite! First, take the wood out of your own eye. Then you will see clearly to take the dust out of your friend’s eye” (Matthew 7:3,... Continue Reading →
“We refuse to wear masks and play games. We don’t maneuver and manipulate behind the scenes. And we don’t twist God’s Word to suit ourselves. Rather, we keep everything we do and say out in the open” (2 Corinthians 4:2 The Message). Integrity demands that every area of your life be treated with the same intensity.... Continue Reading →
“Be humble when you correct people who oppose you . . . They have been trapped by the devil, and he makes them obey him, but God may help them escape” (2 Timothy 2:25-26 CEV). When you face opposition because of your faith, you need to recognize the source of the opposition. It’s not other people.... Continue Reading →
"It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name!” (1 Peter 4:16 NLT). Never be embarrassed for standing for the truth and doing what’s right. The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:16, “It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for... Continue Reading →
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