Posted in comfort on Aug 26th, 2017
There’s a good reason that God desires to provide comforting strength and encouragement to believers when they’re experiencing tough times.
It’s so that those believers can do the same for people in their lives who are experiencing tough times.
It really is true that we’ve been called to be vessels not only of truth and love but […]
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Posted in peace on Apr 25th, 2017
Some people wonder why dedicated Christians are so loyal to their faith. Here’s a passage from Psalm 94:18-19 that speaks to that question:
“I cried out, ‘I am slipping!’ but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.
“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.”
We all know […]
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Posted in Patience on Jan 7th, 2015
God is incredibly gracious.
As in gracious far beyond what you and I could imagine.
If anyone ever tells you that they doubt His grace, please sit down with them and discuss Genesis 16-17.
Genesis 16 describes an incredibly foolish and faithless decision by Abram (Abraham before God changed his name) and his wife Sarai (Sarah before […]
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Posted in encouragement on Nov 11th, 2014
Your day will be more productive if you’ll make the decision to specifically encourage your family members and co-workers.
And if you think of ways to affirm the volunteer efforts of several members of your congregation — whether by text message, email or phone call — your day just might be a motivational […]
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Posted in encouragement on Sep 10th, 2014
Having an intercessory, shepherd’s heart is not just for the Christian apostles of the 1st Century.
It’s something that every Christian is called to have.
Even if we’re shepherding just one person.
Here’s what the Apostle Paul wrote regarding his shepherd’s heart:
“I have the daily burden of my concern for all the churches. Who is weak without my […]
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