“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from Him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God – trulyContinue reading “True Happiness”
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Are You Content?
“Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For IContinue reading “Are You Content?”
Ordinary Miracles
“When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. A host always serves the best wine first,’ he said, ‘Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensiveContinue reading “Ordinary Miracles”
How Do You Respond to Life’s Challenges?
“When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside.” (2 Corinthians 7:5 NLT) My wife and I attended a marriage conference a few weeks ago and part of the process was to take a personality inventory. TheContinue reading “How Do You Respond to Life’s Challenges?”
What’s the Basis of Your Happiness?
“The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.” (Proverbs 10:28 NLT) Happiness, according to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is defined as “a state of well-being and contentment; a pleasurable satisfaction.” It’s interesting to me that the word in the verse above that is translated “expectations“ means: “theContinue reading “What’s the Basis of Your Happiness?”
The Secret of Joy
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.” (Matthew 13:44 NLT) What treasure are you seeking? Is it financial? Relational? Educational? Mental? Emotional? _________(you can fill inContinue reading “The Secret of Joy”
The Happiness Dilemma
“From now on we will call the arrogant blessed. For those who do evil get rich, and those who dare God to punish them suffer no harm.” (Malachi 3:15 NLT) It’s not uncommon for believers to feel they are caught in the proverbial “cross hairs” when it comes to wealth and material possessions. When we’reContinue reading “The Happiness Dilemma”
Happy or Holy?
“God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8 NLT) Happiness is the proverbial carrot at the end of the stick which always seems just out of reach of its pursuer. Yet, happiness is not a word foreign to the Scriptures. The verse above is from a list of “Beatitudes”Continue reading “Happy or Holy?”
Who’s “Broken” in Your Life?
“I am ignored as if I were dead, as if I were a broken pot.” (Psalm 31:12 NLT) Realizing there are lots of ways to think about brokenness, let me try to give a clearer understanding of what I mean, at least for purposes of this post. But before I do that, just to makeContinue reading “Who’s “Broken” in Your Life?”
A Closer Look at Joy
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.” (Matthew 13:44 NLT) Have you ever wanted something really badly? How did you feel when you got it? MixedContinue reading “A Closer Look at Joy”
Walking With Jesus 