How quickly do you give or take offense when someone says or does something you dislike? What would happen if we offered patience and grace when our feelings are hurt and we’re offended? Let’s talk…
You’ve heard people say… “You can’t love others unless you love yourself.” While there’s a morsel of truth in those words, they’ve also been exaggerated and abused. Let’s talk the whole truth…
The Bible says, “Accept other believers who have weak faith, and don’t argue with them.” Let’s talk about what that means and what the Bible says we should do instead. A hint: it includes patience.
The Bible says, “This is urgent! Time is running out. Wake up!” God is not being slow, He is being gracious. Jesus said, we won’t know the day or hour of His return. So get ready and trust His love!
Would you agree that … love fulfills the law! Jesus summed God’s Law up with these words… “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37–39 And He said… “Do not…
On the average day, how well do you balance your faith and politics? For some, it’s easy. They focus solely on one and ignore the other. For others, the tension of conflicting ideas is just part of life. Some believe it’s better to avoid anything related to the government. They don’t vote, serve in the…
What do you do when God tells you to do the impossible and pray for the person who caused your pain and persecution to be blessed? You trust Him to keep His promise to give you amazing strength. As I read today’s verses, the first words that came to mind were, “That’s impossible! I don’t…
What is “genuine love?” How do you know? Paul wrote… Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:9–10 And Jesus told His followers… Love each other. Just as I have loved…
When was the last time you assessed your strengths and weaknesses? It’s easy for us to fall into routines that are so busy they don’t allow time for self-evaluation. We spend our days hurriedly fulfilling expectations and end up surviving with our weaknesses rather than thriving through our strengths. But we have God-given gifts. Strengths…
How’s your self-image? What goes through your mind when you look in the mirror? Think about your career? Or evaluate how you spend your time? So, would you say you have a vibrant self-image? Rev used to ask our Bible Class, “Who do you think about more than anyone else?” Some would say their children….
What is the truth when it comes to love and God’s commands? There’s pressure placed on churches and the people who attend them to conform to an ever-changing culture. It’s the “loving” thing to do, right? Speaking about sin is considered judgmental, and some would say, hypocritical. Talking about obedience is oppressive. Jesus showed us…
My Pastor encouraged us to ask “why” questions. He invited us to lean into our doubts by SEEKing the TRUTH and he believed in God’s ability to increase our faith when we took our questions to Him.
As I scroll through social media or watch the news, the world seems to be getting even more divided. Jew vs. non-Jew. Protestant vs. Catholic. Denomination vs. Denomination. Nation vs. Nation. And on and on. What happened to “speak the truth in love”? What happened to “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything…
God made covenants with Abraham, Moses, and all Israel … unfailing promises that if they trusted and obeyed Him, He would bless them. But like us, they were inconsistent. Some trusted. Some didn’t. And no one obeyed perfectly. So, God sent His Son and gave a New Covenant through Jesus. He promised that through faith…
Most religions have a list of rules and instructions that define “good works.” Christianity alone says that we are unable to earn God’s favor. Here’s what Christians believe makes you right with God.
What makes having faith so important? Do you think all Christians believe having faith is important? I did a little research… An article at Christian Post states that more than fifty percent of Christians in the United States believe good works that will get them to heaven. And in another article … “Nearly seventy percent…
Have you ever wondered why God created the world the way He did? Have you ever questioned His choices for you? Is it hard to trust God consistently when there’s a list of things you wish He’d done differently? Have you ever looked in the mirror and complained about the way God made you? Your…
We make promises and sign contracts, but do we still make covenants? God’s covenants were binding agreements He made with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David. David wrote… The Lord always keeps His promises; He is gracious in all He does. Psalm 145:13 The Bible teaches us that God’s Old Covenant was God’s promise to bless and protect the…
Have you ever been so filled with fear and worry that you’ve questioned God’s love? Does watching the news make you anxious about the future? Jesus said that before He returned, “there would be wars and rumors of war.” (Matthew 24:6) Although there have always been wars, it feels like there is an excessive amount…
What difference would it make if you knew that you could rely on the Best Advocate to plead your case faithfully? The Dictionary defines an Advocate as: Jesus said… I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that…
I remember the last weeks of my pregnancies like it was yesterday. Each time our days were filled with hope and love. With our firstborn, we moved, remodeled, and redecorated our first house during the last two months. And with our second, well, I never got used to the astonished look on people’s faces as…
