Page 51 of 59

When faith falters

Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” -Mark‬ ‭9‬:‭24‬ (NIV) There are times when your faith is steadfast. Bulletproof. Fireproof. And not…

You are redeemed

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to…

Prayer frees you from the weight of sin

Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. -Psalm 68:19 (NIV) Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you. -1…

Retreat into Him, not hardheartedness

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. -Psalm 91:1 (NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say…

Joy runs deep, happiness is circumstantial

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work,…

Forgiveness and enabling are not the same thing

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. -Galatians 6:1 Like a city whose walls…

Give quietly and joyfully

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret….

Clothe yourself in compassion and light

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. -Colossians 3:12 You never know how complex the lives are…

Down, but never out

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. -2 Corinthians 4:8-9 There…

Pray persistently, and without ceasing

On persevering prayer: “I look at a stone cutter hammering away at a rock a hundred times without so much as a crack showing in it. Yet at…