Strength

Where to Find Peace of Mind This Christmas

*Please be blessed and inspired by this powerful message by Pastor Rick Warren. “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him.” (Romans 15:13 NLT) Where do you go for peace if you don’t have God in your life? Where do you findContinue reading “Where to Find Peace of Mind This Christmas”

The Point of Grace

“When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom. But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now youContinue reading “The Point of Grace”

Before the Outcome is Known

“Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT) While we can debate Paul’s “weakness,” my sense is it had to do with hisContinue reading “Before the Outcome is Known”

Faith

“So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” (Romans 10:17 NLT) How would you describe your faith? How is your life different since you’ve placed your trust in Jesus? What does having faith in Christ mean to you in practical terms? Is it a creed or conviction upon which yourContinue reading “Faith”

Feeling Powerless?

“Jesus knew what they were thinking, so He asked them, ‘Why do you have such evil thoughts in your hearts? Is it easier to say “Your sins are forgiven,” or “Stand up and walk”? So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then JesusContinue reading “Feeling Powerless?”

Weakness

“Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT) Every human being has weakness in some area or avenue of their life. We canContinue reading “Weakness”

Weak or Strong?

“Then He returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, ‘Couldn’t you watch with Me even one hour? Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!’” (Matthew 26:40-41 NLT) The word “weak” is used only twoContinue reading “Weak or Strong?”

“Jesus replied, ‘The most important commandment is this: “Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.”’” (Mark 12:29-30 NLT) Strength is a gift we often overlook until weContinue reading “Strength”

A Light Momentary Affliction

“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that areContinue reading “A Light Momentary Affliction”

Power

“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes – the Jew first and also the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16 NLT) What first comes to your mind when you think of power? Ashamedly, I must admit, the power of God wasn’t firstContinue reading “Power”