Faith, Family, and the Beauty of Everyday Life
“All of you together are Christ’s body, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT). One reason you need to be connected to a church family is to fulfill your calling to serve other believers in practical ways. The Bible says, “All of you together are Christ’s body,... Continue Reading →
“I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” (Psalm 23:6 NIV). Of all the benefits of God’s goodness, only one lasts beyond your life on Earth. The final verse of Psalm 23 expresses the ultimate example of God’s goodness: “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” (Psalm 23:6 NIV).That means you don’t... Continue Reading →
“My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:10-11 TLB). Sheep are essentially defenseless animals, so a shepherd uses a few tools to care for and protect his sheep. He uses a rod for guarding and protecting and... Continue Reading →
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” (Psalm 23:4 NIV). In Israel, on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, there’s a canyon called the Valley of the Shadow of Death. In his day, King David probably traveled through it many times. Some of the canyons... Continue Reading →
“God’s Word warns us of danger and directs us to hidden treasure. Otherwise how will we find our way? Or know when we play the fool?” (Psalm 19:11-12 The Message). Most of God’s will is already revealed. The principles are there! When you open your Bible, God opens his mouth and starts talking. Are you waiting... Continue Reading →
“You may think you are on the right road and still end up dead” (Proverbs 14:12 CEV). Every emotion is temporary, whether it’s good or bad. You can be delighted at Disneyland, but it will not last. You can be elated after winning a game, but it will not last. You can even be exhilarated at... Continue Reading →
“Don’t copy the behavior or values of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect” (Romans 12:2 NLT). There are two verses in the Bible that are written by the... Continue Reading →
“He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3 NIV). Life is composed of starts and stops.When I took a couple guys from our staff for a hike one day, I noticed that we had both starts and stops along the way. We stopped to look at something on the side of... Continue Reading →
“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28 NIV). We’re all broken people. We’re all imperfect. Sometimes we hurt each other intentionally or unintentionally. Life isn’t fair. Innocent people suffer. Everyone has experienced unfair or prejudicial treatment in... Continue Reading →
“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:12-13 NIV). Contentment does not come naturally to human beings. By nature, we are restless sheep. Yet we can... Continue Reading →
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