“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.” (Romans 5:3-4 NLT) Have you ever seen someone endure something – a sickness, heartache, trial, setback, or difficulty – and youContinue reading “Created or Revealed?”
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Who’s Waiting for You?
“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” (Psalm 27:14 NLT) Learning to wait patiently is likely among the lessons human beings take the longest to learn. Why do you think that is? Could it have anything to do with our priorities? My tendency, as I suspect yours,Continue reading “Who’s Waiting for You?”
Former Things
“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NLT) Do you believe women are part elephant? And, no, I’m not referring to the size of theirContinue reading “Former Things”
Is Jesus Coming Soon?
“Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.” (James 5:7-9Continue reading “Is Jesus Coming Soon?”
The Loudness of Patient Silence
“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”
God’s Most Loving Words
“Some people brought to Him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, ‘Be encouraged, My child! Your sins are forgiven.’” (Matthew 9:2 NLT) If you’re a Jesus follower, do you remember the first time He told you your sins were forgiven? On some levels those words haveContinue reading “God’s Most Loving Words”
Who Are You Waiting For?
“I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my fortress where I will never be shaken.” (Psalm 62:1-2 NLT) Among the most frustrating occurrences in a person’s life is to wait for someone who doesn’t show up. A few years ago I went to a doctor’sContinue reading “Who Are You Waiting For?”
The Long, Treacherous Road to Patience
“By standing firm, you will win your souls.” (Luke 21:19 NLT) Early in my walk with the Lord, an older saint reminded me to never pray for patience unless I was serious. When I asked why, they simply said: “Because He’ll answer you!” Patience is described in Strong’s Concordance as: “the characteristic of a manContinue reading “The Long, Treacherous Road to Patience”
Who’s “Broken” in Your life (Part 2)
“Our bodies are buried in brokenness, but they will be raised in glory. They are buried in weakness, but they will be raised in strength. They are buried as natural human bodies, but they will be raised as spiritual bodies. For just as there are natural bodies, there are also spiritual bodies.” (1 Corinthians 15:43-44Continue reading “Who’s “Broken” in Your life (Part 2)”
A Closer Look at Patience
“By standing firm, you will win your souls.” (Luke 21:19 NLT) Patience is one of those virtues that you really hope one day you’ll have, but you’re a bit afraid to ask the Lord to give it to you. We’re like the man who, in his frustration, shouted to the Lord: “Okay, Lord, I getContinue reading “A Closer Look at Patience”
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