Joy or Despair. The enemy, Satan, wants to use all of the evil going on in the world to bring each one of us into despair. God wants to use all of the good in the world to bring us joy. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever …
Grace for a Theif. The repentant thief on the cross is a powerful example of grace. On a Roman cross, there was nothing the thief could do to earn his way to be in Paradise with Jesus. But because of his faith in Christ, grace was freely extended to the criminal. “Then he said, “Jesus, …
Friends. My morning was productive. I talked to three good friends. “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”(Ecclesiastes 4:9-10) “Walking with a friend …
Friends. My morning was productive. I talked to three good friends. “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”(Ecclesiastes 4:9-10) “Walking with a friend …
Life Changing. We spend too much of our lives on things that will soon flee like snow in the spring. The words “life changing” are tossed around a lot. I’ve heard those words used with a new diet, a car, and even a new brand of jeans. I’m reminding myself of this truth…true life changing …
God’s Faithfulness. It is His faithfulness to us, and not merely our faithfulness to Him, that will ultimately keep us. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”(John 15:13) “The glory of God’s faithfulness is that no sin of ours has ever made Him unfaithful.”(Charles Spurgeon) Keith MadisonSCORE …
Encouragement. Encouragement is one of the greatest gifts you can give to someone. By encouraging someone, you are saying: The Apostle Paul says: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for BUILDING OTHERS UP according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Emphasis …
Empathy. We all give in to sin at some point. Jesus never did, but yet He understands you. “For we do not have a high priest (Jesus) who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” (Parentheses …
Faith and Humility. When men and women in leadership positions exude humility and have faith, amazing things happen. “The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.” (Matthew 8:8) “Humility is not a character trait to develop, it’s …
The Carpenter’s Son. When Jesus went back to His very small hometown of Nazareth, they were intrigued by His gracious words and His wisdom, but they asked, How can this be? Isn’t this Joseph’s son? The people of Nazareth were too familiar with Jesus. They would not allow themselves to worship Him with awe. Do …