“in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Most of us would admit that we struggle with giving thanks in everything. That’s why thankfulness in the midst of adversity is a sign of spiritual maturity. It’s not about being thankful for[...]
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 We often read this verse and hear, “be happy about everything.” But that’s not what it says. So how do we follow this command to rejoice always? Well, it’s important to understand the difference between happiness and[...]
“Men, you ought to have followed my advice and not to have set sail from Crete” Acts 27:21 We often find ourselves in a storm because someone else made a bad decision. That’s because every choice has a ripple effect. It can be especially frustrating when your advice and warnings[...]
“Cease striving and know that I am God…I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Some of life’s troubles are harder to deal with than others. At times, it seems like the world is collapsing in on us. And our response can actually intensify the adversity. We act[...]
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” Psalm 46:1 It’s easy to raise our hands and praise the Lord when all is well, but what about in times of trouble? What you believe about God is directly linked to your sense of security. Today’s[...]
“And He said to them, ‘Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?’” Mark 4:40 When was the last time you experienced fear, worry, or anxiety? It’s probably more recent and more often than most of us care to admit. When life’s troubles disrupt our peace, we need to consider the[...]
“And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.” Matthew 7:25 The storms of life often come without warning. These are situations that disturb us physically, financially, or emotionally. And because[...]
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24 No one else can live the life you’re building and you can’t live the life anyone else is building; but we’re all building. The[...]
“I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.” 2 Timothy 1:12 Many people today are unashamed for doing wrong, while shaming Christians for doing right. Why does the world play the[...]