Too often we see ourselves only as ordinary junk. Perhaps we have not grown up with affirmation or, much worse, we have been abused and heard shouts that we are nothing but junk. We compare ourselves to those who possess more, who have attained more, who appear more beautiful or handsome. We s
Read more..Are you a bruised reed? Were you bruised by harsh words, a friend’s anger, a spouse’s betrayal, religion’s rigidity, or your own failure.
Read more..Temptations will lose their power when we keep ourselves in the love of Christ (Jude 21).
Read more..I don't know your story and you don't know mine, but we share a common theme. We are driven by the search for true identity,
Read more..Your faith will grow stronger as you focus on your identity in Christ (Galatians 2). What this means is that you abandon any image of yourself that is not from God.
Read more..God wants us to face our problem situations and work them out. With His personal presence in our lives, and His wonderful promises of help and encouragement, we will begin to see His hand at work in our lives,
Read more.."...spread the Gospel like a sweet perfume" 2 Corinthians 2:14 We can certainly learn a lesson from the apostle Paul. He frequently begins a chapter or a verse with a note of praise.
Read more..So the next time you have one of those days, try this. Instead of wondering “why”, with Job you can say, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” Not only when good comes your way ... but also when you have “one of those days.”
Read more..I have experienced weakness and I have cried out for help in desperate situations. I have needed to be told over and over again by the Lord to not be afraid. I have needed his reassurance. He is our God. He is Sovereign. He has ultimate power and authority.
Read more..“The Christian life is a battle,” our pastor reminded us. “Don’t let anyone tell you
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