"Why are we so keen to have families and yet not give them the priorities given in scripture?" There is a danger, where parents are too busy for their children, that it can have effects on the family and on the society both present and future.
Read more..It’s an un-ordinary challenge to consider trials pure joy! It seems unreasonable. “Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Read more..Hatred will sour your outlook and break your back. The load of bitterness is simply too heavy. Your knees will buckle under the strain, and your heart will break beneath the weight.
Read more..We are in the business of welcoming sons and daughters of the King, and that includes everyon - even those we'd rather not have in our family.
Read more..It can be challenging to live in a calm way when all around us things often feel unsettled. God knows every detail of our lives.
Read more..Being honest with God is good practice for being honest with others
Read more..'The problem with you two is that you never ask for my help"! said my seven year old son.
Read more..Love those who irritate you; it's loving God. Overlook offenses, guard your words, and let patience prevail. Following Christ's example leads to peace.
Read more..Have you ever seen some phenomenon in nature that could have been put there just for you?
Read more..By faith I believed and salvation was my gift. By faith and hope I know what I believe. I believe in God, His love, His grace,His Son, His plan for my life.
Read more..Be of good courage today knowing that God is not surprised by anything that you are facing right now. In fact, He is with You to strengthen, settle, and establish you in the direction that He has for you to go.
Read more..Are you waiting for others to reach out to you? How about reaching out to them? Maybe you should take the first step. You are not the only one who is Lonely.
Read more..Just as regular maintenance keeps machines working, regular spiritual self-assessments would keep you aware of “loose bolts”.
Read more..Matthew 25:40 I believe these verses are talking about helping people in need — or refusing to help them.
Read more..God assumes responsibility for accomplishing what concerns you in times of trouble. Your job is to believe that the Lord will fulfill His purpose,
Read more..Dear Father, you promise in your word to prune branches that don’t bear fruit. I ask you to humbly search me and see if there are barren branches. I give you permission to do whatever is necessary that I may bear lasting fruit for your glory. Amen.
Read more..I am to be whom God has made me: fragile, fallible and dependent on Him in the mess and muck of life but not sucked in by it.
Read more..Sometimes the right path is not so difficult to find, we just need to know where to begin our search
Read more..Every choice we make takes us down a certain path. Either to a person that is in harmony with God...
Read more..“Ma’am your son has been arrested for shoplifting.” My whole world came to a standstill. The pain was excruciating, the shame unbearable, the isolation overwhelming.
Read more..I have noticed broken glass on the tarmac where I ride my bike. I guess it is from broken fizzy drink bottles, or wine and beer glasses all of which have been discarded by revelers.
Read more..Thank You, God, that You grow me in my capacity and strength to face the challenges of every day. I bring my lions to You right now.
Read more..The love of God needs no because. He does not give his love because of something that you’ve done.
Read more..This journey of life was meant to be traveled with Jesus. He wants to direct our footsteps. He desires to share our journey and travel through each season with us. As life crowds in, and the worries of the world bombard us, we often forget that Jesus is right there beside us.
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