Wouldn’t you prefer to be “tenderhearted, forgiving one another”? Decide what you need to forgive. Be specific. Narrow it down to the identifiable offense. The question is, Are you going to let the hurt harden you?
Read more..Learning to give preference to others is one of the true marks of a Christian because it is so contrary to human nature.
Read more..Lord Jesus, I don’t know why you loved me enough to give your life and sacrifice your relationship with your Father to save me and reconcile me to God. I am so grateful that through your obedience you were not only restored to your Father, but you also rescued me. With the hymn writer, I proclaim your amazing love today! Amen.
Read more..As Christians, we need to be sure, both in and out of the church, by whom or what we are influenced. Like Paul, Jesus calls us to be influenced by and emulate Him.
Read more..Question: How has your Bible reading been lately? Is it time to begin to re-read it with “new eyes?”
Read more..Take Action: The next time you are in a conflict situation, look for ways to defuse the situation through apology, listening, or walking away
Read more..Jesus violates expectations. Jesus is not subject to our expectation of Him; we are subject to His expectation of us.
Read more..With His own pierced hands, Jesus created a pasture for the soul. He pried loose the huge boulders of sin. In their place He planted seeds of grace and dug ponds of mercy.
Read more..Whenever someone hurts or frustrates us, we can decide whether to react in a godly or worldly fashion.
Read more..We are called to be part of God's orchard. And as we stay on track with His desire & design we will be fruitful. And of course He prunes us & waters us too
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