“Pray for wisdom to deal with whatever is worrying you. Pray that God will act to change the circumstances according to His will. He doesn’t always do what we want Him to – but He knows what’s best for us, and He can be trusted.” Billy Graham. Matthew 7:11 NLT So if you sinful people … Continue reading God Has a Plan!
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Jesus Christ: Our Friend
A Friend when other friendships cease,A Friend when others fail,A Friend who gives me joy and peace,A Friend when foes assail. (Friendship with Jesus). Proverbs 18:24 CEV Some friends don't help,but a true friend is closer than your own family. John 15:12-13 NLT This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved … Continue reading Jesus Christ: Our Friend
Jesus: Bread of Life!
Bread is a significant element of meals across numerous cultures worldwide. It is present in homes of all economic backgrounds. And so, we break bread together; it is a symbol of fellowship and shows unity. In Genesis, Abraham had visitors, he welcomed them and invited them to stay for a meal. So Abraham ran back … Continue reading Jesus: Bread of Life!
Strength in the Valley
“For the God on the mountain, is still God in the valley.When things go wrong, He'll make them right.And the God of the good times, is still God in the bad times.The God of the day, is still God in the night.The God of the day, is still God in the night.” (God on the … Continue reading Strength in the Valley
Choosing Friendship and Integrity
Have you ever seen a son that reminds you of his father? We are inclined to say. “Like father, like son.” Sometimes it’s true and sometimes it’s the opposite, father and son are completely different. With Saul and his son, Jonathan, the latter is true; they were different. King Saul faced a dilemma; God rejected … Continue reading Choosing Friendship and Integrity
Focus on Loving Others!
"Don't set your mind on things you don't possess…but count the blessings you actually possess." Marcus Aurelius.1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NLTLove 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. Philippians 2:2-3 … Continue reading Focus on Loving Others!
The Truth About Jealousy
The cure for the sin of envy and jealousy is to find our contentment in God. Jerry Bridges. Galatians 5:19-21 NLT When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and … Continue reading The Truth About Jealousy
The Proud!
Revenge, lust, ambition, pride, and self-will are too often exalted as the gods of man's idolatry; while holiness, peace, contentment, and humility are viewed as unworthy of a serious thought. Charles Spurgeon. Proverbs 16:18 NLT Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Proverbs 16:5 NLT The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished. Romans 12:16 … Continue reading The Proud!
The Pitfall of Self-Righteousness
The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation. Charles Spurgeon. Matthew 6:1 GW Be careful not to do your good works in public in order to attract attention. If you do, your Father in heaven will not reward you. Matthew 23:27-28 NLT “What sorrow awaits … Continue reading The Pitfall of Self-Righteousness
Living the Kindness Lifestyle
Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can. John Wesley.Ephesians 4: 31-32 NLTGet rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, … Continue reading Living the Kindness Lifestyle