Faith, Family, and the Beauty of Everyday Life
“God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love — like Christ in everything” (Ephesians 4:15 The Message). God wants you to grow up: “We are not meant to remain as children” (Ephesians 4:14 Phillips).Your heavenly Father’s goal for you is to mature and develop the characteristics of Jesus Christ, living... Continue Reading →
“So get rid of your old self, which made you live as you used to — the old self that was being destroyed by its deceitful desires. Your hearts and minds must be made completely new, and you must put on the new self, which is created in God’s likeness and reveals itself in the... Continue Reading →
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns” (Philippians 1:6 NLT). It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is... Continue Reading →
We are each responsible for our own conduct” (Galatians 6:5 NLT). Your choices are far more powerful than your circumstances. You may not like how complicated your life has become. But with few exceptions, no one is forcing you to keep your life complicated.You have the power to simplify your life. In fact, God expects us... Continue Reading →
“It is better to be satisfied with what you have than to be always wanting something else” (Ecclesiastes 6:9 GNT). The first step in becoming a contented person is to stop comparing yourself to others. The problem is that comparing is America’s favorite indoor sport! We naturally do it all the time.You walk into somebody’s house,... Continue Reading →
“Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver. To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away” (Matthew 25:28-29 NLT).... Continue Reading →
Let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up” (Galatians 6:9 NLT). There are many things that work to keep us from completing our life missions. Over the years, I’ve debated whether the worst enemy is procrastination or discouragement.... Continue Reading →
“He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3 NIV). Often we’re afraid of making the wrong decision, and that creates stress.Maybe you’re facing a decision about a major issue: “Should I hold on, or should I let go?” “Should I get in, or should I get out?” “Should I get married?”... Continue Reading →
“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts” (Proverbs 4:23 GNT). God is far more interested in changing your mind than changing your circumstances.You want God to take away all of the problems, pain, sorrow, suffering, sickness, and sadness. But God wants to work on you first, because transformation won’t happen in... Continue Reading →
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2 NIV). If you want to have lasting change in your life, you need to refocus your mind. Specifically, you need to change your thought patterns away from what you don’t want to focus on and toward... Continue Reading →
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