“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”
Tag Archives: trials
How Are You Known?
“A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad. You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say. A goodContinue reading “How Are You Known?”
Why Trials?
“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold – though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faithContinue reading “Why Trials?”
Doubt
“’Yes, come,’ Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’ he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. ‘You have so little faith,’ JesusContinue reading “Doubt”
Injustice
“I was living quietly until He shattered me. He took me by the neck and broke me in pieces. Then He set me up as His target, and now His archers surround me. His arrows pierce me without mercy. The ground is wet with my blood. Again and again He smashes against me, charging atContinue reading “Injustice”
No Stranger to Thorns
“The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.” (Matthew 13:22 NLT) Do you ever worry? Do Pugs love to eat? Dumb question, huh? But IContinue reading “No Stranger to Thorns”
Growing Faith
“The disciples went and woke Him up, shouting, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!’ Jesus responded, ‘Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!’ Then He got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.” (Matthew 8:25-26 NLT) Notice a few things in the verses above. First,Continue reading “Growing Faith”
The Value of Suffering
“I know, Lord, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course.” (Jeremiah 10:23 NLT) One of the most significant values of suffering of any kind is that it shows us we’re not in charge of our own life. Suffering in and of itself can be a veryContinue reading “The Value of Suffering”
In Due Time (Part 2)
“O Lord my God, I cried to You for help, and you restored my health. You brought me up from the grave, O Lord! You kept me from falling into the pit of death. Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime!Continue reading “In Due Time (Part 2)”
Created or Revealed?
“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?”
Walking With Jesus 