“I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I amContinue reading “What If?”
Tag Archives: Hope
Accomplishing the Impossible!
“So they brought the boy. But when the evil spirit saw Jesus, it threw the child into a violent convulsion, and he fell to the ground, writhing and foaming at the mouth. ‘How long has this been happening?’ Jesus asked the boy’s father. He replied, ‘Since he was a little boy. The spirit often throwsContinue reading “Accomplishing the Impossible!”
How Important Is Your Past?
“Where is another God like You, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of His special people? You will not stay angry with Your people forever, because You delight in showing unfailing love. Once again you will have compassion on us. You will trample our sins under Your feet and throw themContinue reading “How Important Is Your Past?”
Mental Health and Christian Hope
By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D. Padgett *This enlightening article on mental health, especially among young people, while being very frightening, is also encouraging and informative. Please read and share with someone. Blessings, Ed 😊 Back in April, a Psychology Today article noted how some people today, especially younger people, are finding identity in their psychological struggles. For those who do, the point is not overcoming their struggles or achievingContinue reading “Mental Health and Christian Hope”
Natural Disasters and the Will of God
“The Roman officer and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by the earthquake and all that had happened. They said, ‘This man truly was the Son of God!’” (Matthew 27:54 NLT) In the last year alone there have been nearly 51,000 earthquakes worldwide. While there are positive effects brought about by the often-catastrophicContinue reading “Natural Disasters and the Will of God”
Struggles
“This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.” (1 Timothy 4:10 NLT) A few points of clarification before we continue. First, Paul’s struggle wasn’t to gain hope or to meet the demands ofContinue reading “Struggles”
Jesus: Healer and Hope
“Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And He healed every kind of disease and illness. News about Him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to Him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or ifContinue reading “Jesus: Healer and Hope”
The Opposite of Joy
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13 NLT) What first comes to mind when you think of joy? If the first word that came toContinue reading “The Opposite of Joy”
Hope: What It is and Why It Matters
By: John Stonestreet and Andrew Carico *Without hope we are crippled on levels that can leave us debilitated and helpless. I found this article particularly insightful, practical and helpful. May it bless and help you as it did me. Blessings, Ed 😊 How long can a civilization endure when detached from its roots, most importantly,Continue reading “Hope: What It is and Why It Matters”
It’s Even Better Than You Thought
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.”Continue reading “It’s Even Better Than You Thought”
