August 3, 2020
Unshakable Peace
Jesus said to seek peace in Him because He has overcome this troublesome world (John 16:33)). Let’s shift our focus from our vexing problem to God and ask for His peace to surround us today.
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July 28, 2020
The Causes of Insecurity
Comparison. People sometimes become preoccupied with those who seem smarter, wealthier, nicer-looking, more successful, and so on. This makes individuals feel overshadowed and creates doubt in their own ability to achieve.
Read more..July 13, 2020
Content
We're often discontent even when all is going well. Consequently, we wonder how it's possible to be truly content during our most difficult trials, especially when there's no end in sight. So what is genuine contentment?
Read more..July 7, 2020
Strength for the Lonely
Loneliness is a painful emotion that many people fear. Paul knew what it felt like, so his life and letters can offer us encouragement when we’re lonely.
Read more..June 29, 2020
Why Does God Allow Storms in Our Life?
No one likes turbulent times, but until we reach heaven, they will be a part of our life. No matter what the apparent source is, God ultimately directs every situation, because His sovereignty rules over all.
Read more..June 19, 2020
Grace to Keep Going
We readily attribute our salvation to God’s grace, but what does “this grace in which we stand” mean to us now ? How does it work out in everyday life?
Read more..June 12, 2020
The Storms of Life
Will our trust in the Lord increase as we watch Him use our suffering to make us more Christlike, or will we become bitter and resentful toward Him? In other words, will we rage against God or humbly submit?
Read more..May 28, 2020
Praying in a Crisis
“the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16
Read more..May 15, 2020
Relying on God in Times of Trouble
If we give in to self-reliance and fear, we’ll find ourselves going down wrong paths: We may vacillate and become weaker instead of growing stronger in the storm. Oftentimes, in desperation, we’ll ask other people for guidance instead of going to our Father.
Read more..May 4, 2020
Overwhelmed by Problems
“God has not given us a spirit of timidity but of power and love and discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7). The path to spiritual revival is found in the very things we are sometimes reluctant to do—praying and reading the Word.
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