Whether I recognize it or not, i am not the only one walking around with hurts, scars and open wounds. Anxiety can rob us of the enjoyment of life. The causes of anxiety are numerous: health, work (or lack of it), finances (debt, unpaid bills and so on) and much else besides. Pain… whether it …
When we caught in heavy traffic, we usually go to a shortcut. But sometimes shortcut is suddenly sabotage by constructions, a roadblock and then detour that leads multiple turns and end up back we started, forced to return to the traffic jam and go through it to get home. Shortcuts are always shortsighted. It will …
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will …
“I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many …
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Have there ever been times in our life when we have found ourself wondering, ‘How long, O Lord?’ How long will these struggles and disappointments last? How long will I have these difficulties? How long will these health issues persist? How long will I struggle? How long will these intense temptations last? How long will …
“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ESV “Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; …
What do we partake in, in this life that is not wholesome and good? What things do we allow into our hearts, homes, and lives that is impure? It’s so easy to make concessions in life. We rationalize everything.We are letting our guard down and start to desensitize ourselves to right and wrong. “I will …
Every day we make decisions – what to wear, what to eat and what to do. There are little decisions and big decisions. Perhaps, for most people, the biggest decisions in life are about relationships, marriage (whether to marry and whom to marry) and work. But these decisions pale into insignificance beside the great decision. …
Some people’s faces radiate love and joy. Their smile puts us at ease and cheers us up. Others may have a rather more sour expression on their face and can make us feel very uncomfortable. A smile does transform a face. It is hard to smile if life is tough. They often have nothing, but …
Many of us are like this in life. We charge off in a hurry. We don’t realise the importance of getting good directions for life. If you follow God’s directions for life, you will enjoy his blessing and bring blessing to others. When embarking on a journey the best time to get good directions is …