Adversity
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Happy Memories from Bad Experiences
Happy Memories from Bad Experiences “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God” (Philippians 1:3 NLT). I love the encouragement found in
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Finding a Way Out from Temptation
Evangelism Begins With Discernment “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind.
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Judge Others or Pray?
Judge Others or Pray? “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin” (John
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Obstacles to Joy
Obstacles to Joy “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I
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Reached the End of Your Rope?
Reached the End of Your Rope? “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of
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Confronting our Confrontations
Confronting our Confrontations “Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up” (Proverbs 12:25 NIV) Our words will invariably hurt somebody’s feelings and
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What Can Grasshoppers and Mustard Seeds Teach Us About Fear?
What Can Grasshoppers and Mustard Seeds Teach Us About Fear? “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you
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Defeating Evil
Defeating Evil ”Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ Then the devil left
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Finding Clarity in a World of Confusion
Finding Clarity in a World of Confusion “Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters—a pathway no one knew was there!” (Psalm 77:19