“May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.” (Romans 5:5 NLT) One of the first times I drove alone was when I was about 11. Of course, my dad was close by and gave me strict instructions –Continue reading “The Loudness of Patient Silence”
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A Deep Sadness
“I am dying from grief; my years are shortened by sadness. Sin has drained my strength; I am wasting away from within.” (Psalm 31:10 NLT) Grief can be a debilitating disease of the soul. While grief can be healthy and helpful, it can also drive us to a destructive self-analysis that can be crippling. IfContinue reading “A Deep Sadness”
Was It Your Fault?
“Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.” (Romans 14:12-13 NLT) If you’ve ever been in an auto accident, among the first things that the police andContinue reading “Was It Your Fault?”
The Only Question You Need To Ask
“’To whom will you compare Me? Who is My equal?’ asks the Holy One.” (Isaiah 40:25 NLT) *The world in which we live can be confusing and discouraging. The essential element of maintaining peace and harmony in our own spirit is keeping our focus on the one true God of the Bible. Sylvia Gunter hasContinue reading “The Only Question You Need To Ask”
The Brightness of Your Shining Life
“You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deedsContinue reading “The Brightness of Your Shining Life”
Whose Voice Is the Loudest?
“Look at My Servant, whom I have chosen. He is My Beloved, who pleases Me. I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not fight or shout or raise His voice in public. He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle.Continue reading “Whose Voice Is the Loudest?”
The Most Loving Thing We Can Ever Do
“Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.” (2 Timothy 2:1-2 NLT) One of theContinue reading “The Most Loving Thing We Can Ever Do”
The Thirst Only Jesus Can Satisfy
“Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turns the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a spring of water.” (Psalm 114:7-8 ESV) Thirst is a fickle friend who offers us periods of desperate longing, but at other times is pretty muchContinue reading “The Thirst Only Jesus Can Satisfy”
The Glory of Garbage
“For the Lord is high above the nations; His glory is higher than the heavens. Who can be compared with the Lord our God, who is enthroned on high? He stoops to look down on heaven and on earth. He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He setsContinue reading “The Glory of Garbage”
The Joy of Cross-Bearing
“We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now He is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.” (Hebrew 12:2 NLT) Have you ever done something you don’t like to doContinue reading “The Joy of Cross-Bearing”
Walking With Jesus 