We urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. — 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Jesus acted with great compassion toward many people. With the masses of people, Jesus showed great love and concern. Even at those times when He went away for…
Spiritual Growth – God Uses Problems to Shape You
We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. – Romans 5:3 Tell the truth. When you run into problems, what is your first and most common response: complaining? crying? yelling? denial? pouting? rejoicing? Unless you’re highly unusual (or slightly dishonest) you probably didn’t answer “rejoicing.” Let’s face it – it…
God Makes You Secure
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10 Question: Who among us never struggles with insecurity? Answer: No one. Insecurity is a universal phenomenon that paralyzes some…
God Promises Good Plans For Your Life
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.” — Jeremiah 29:11-12 These powerful words are part of…
God Gives You a New Heart
I will plant a new heart and new spirit inside of you. I will take out your stubborn, stony heart and give you a willing, tender heart of flesh. And I will put My Spirit inside of you and inspire you to live by My statutes and follow My laws. — Ezekiel 36:26-27 When we’re born, our parents take care of us,…
Faith That Moves Mountains
[Jesus] replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” — Matthew 17:20 (NKJV) In this verse Jesus wasn’t pointing to a measurement…
God Blesses Those Who Choose Wise Company
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on His law day and night. — Psalm 1:1-2 Who is your oldest, long-term friend?…