Problems don’t automatically produce what God intends. Many people become bitter, rather than better, and never grow up. I am usually like that person, become bitter and never grow up. Remember that God’s plan is good. God knows what is best for you and has your best interests at heart. God told Jeremiah, “The plans
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 CORINTHIANS 4:17 (NIV) God has a purpose behind every problem. He uses circumstances to develop our character.The reason is obvious: You face circumstances twenty-four hours a day. Jesus warned us that we would have problems in
Maybe we have experienced some other loss in our life, something of value, something that is important to us, something that has meaning to us. If so, it is okay to grieve! It’s okay TO WEEP! God has wired us to be emotional beings. We are not robots. It is right for loss to affect
FRIENDS!!! What is a friend? What kind of friend are you? Are we genuine? Are we authentic? Are we true? Are we real? Are we sincere? Are we supportive? Are we stretching the truth in order to protect a friend? Do we have courage to tell the truth but show respect and honesty towards our
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. MARK 12:30 (NIV) God wants all of us. God doesn’t want a part of our life. He asks for all our heart, all our soul, all our mind, and all our
Our church April series “Habitudes”. It includes our worship, word of God, witness and walk with God. The habit that i will explain comes from the Latin “habitus” meaning “condition or appearance”. According to’ Webster dictionary a “habit” is: : a usual way of behaving :something that a person does often in a regular and
The power of choice is one of the greatest gifts God has given us as His image-bearers. People controlled by shame often feel that they don’t have that power—that their lives are limited by the circumstances of their past, or the control or scrutiny of others. Therefore, they often feel that their future is completely
The marathon runner perseveres in her training in order to someday finish a race. The hesitant child presses on through eating her vegetables because she knows there is chocolate ice cream sitting in the freezer. I have made many mistakes in life. Running a marathon without training is not a wise thing to do.
Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again–my Savior and my God! ( Psalm 42:5 ) Do we feel discouraged when we see our love one in pain but find it difficult to save them? Their pain can be an
Life is filled with challenges that test our determination and our faith in God. Whether we’re faced with the impending threat of evil or with everyday hassles, or with health problems, the quality of our character is sure to be tested on a regular basis. It would be a great mistake to overlook the fact