The Bible teaches us that God's essence is love. This means that love defines who God is. In 1 John 4:8 and 4:16, it says that "God is love." This verse shows us that everything God does is because of His love for us. The phrase "God is love" means that love is not just...
Everything always boils down to this: Jesus’ suffering, death and rising from the grave is what matters most. Period. It is ours to set our minds on the things of God. To set our minds to filter everything through the lens of the Gospel. It starts with a thought that this world is...
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Not that we’re shielded from every difficulty in this life. God hasn’t promised to prevent all trouble. But heisthe One who can provide complete coverage no matter what we face, including the security of eternal life and blessings in themidstof trouble. When God is our Hiding Place, he...
What to hang my hope on when everything around looks bleak. If we drift from reading God’s word, our faith will wane, our prayer life will wane, our joy will wane and our hope will wane. So let’s read God’s word, grab on to his promises, then say in the face of ...
If our view of the Bible does not align with the character of God then most likely we are wrong in our interpretation of the Bible or our definition of love/goodness. Some view love as agreeing on everything, no consequences for their actions, and approval-that is not the same as love...
Simple Morning Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of a new day. I offer this day to you. May everything I do today be done with love and for your glory. Guide my thoughts, words, and actions, and help me to be a source of kindness and encouragement to others. Amen. ...
Everything else is a choice. Take the smallest bill you have and focus on paying it off first. Even if you have to work overtime or take a second job for a while. After that bill is paid do not look at the money as extra income. Instead apply it to the next smallest bill and ...
The Lord Jesus Christ is now in charge of my life, He owns me! The Lord Jesus Christ is still walking upon this earth because He is walking in my body! I am just a branch growing and getting nourishment from the Vine that was my old body but is now the Body of Christ. ...
Turn [your] eyes toward Jesus and everything shines— even the tough spots morph into excitement. . . How is he going to solve my problem this time? . . . When I am consciously aware of him, life fills with wonder and wonder brings joy[9]. ...