Do you agree that people in today’s society are just as confused about love as the Corinthians were in their time? Love is the greatest of all human qualities, but we struggle to show love because of our sinful nature. Love is absolutely necessary. It is the essence of God himself (1 John 4:8). Love involves unselfish service to others. When we understand how God loves, we are free to love completely. Love is Essential…
The loving touch of Jesus is just what you need when you feel confused, afraid, and without hope. If you are in the midst of a crisis right now you are most likely feeling overwhelmed by the situation. You may be desperately searching for answers and solutions. You have hope in the midst of your crisis. That hope is found in Jesus. The Loving Touch of Jesus: Hope in Times of Trouble In Jesus, you…
When you choose to focus on God’s perspective of your problems instead of your view of the negative situations you find yourself in, you will see that you gain a different perspective that gives you hope. God seems so far away…If only I could see him or hear him. Have you ever felt this way? Maybe you are struggling with something, burdened by hopelessness, riddled with guilt, or overwhelmed by problems? When you go to…
When we build or buy a home, we make sure that the foundation of that home is solid so that the house stands firm on that foundation. We do not want the house to crumble down when it is hit by storms. As believers, the foundation of the Church is Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 (NIV). With Jesus as our foundation for how we live and who we are, He will use the storms we…
Where do you go when you are sick? You go to the store to pick up medicine or you go to doctor hoping that (s)he will write a prescription for medicine that will heal whatever illness you are suffering from. Just as you go to the doctor to heal your body, you go to God, the Great Physician, when your soul is wounded and hurting emotionally. The word of God brings healing to your mind…
When you choose to become of follower of Jesus Christ, He will shift your mind from a self-centered focus to a Christ-centered focus. When you meet Jesus, you choose to follow him in your heart. The gift of salvation is free by the grace of God, you can’t earn His love by anything you try to do. You choose to accept it with thankfulness and praise. You choose to walk by faith in God and…
Where are you in life currently? Do you look at where you are now and wonder about an uncertain future? Maybe it’s a relationship with a loved one or pain that you are suffering? I know what this feels like. You feel weary and downtrodden. Your upbeat, positive mindset and personality seem so distant. You miss the joy you once had. My friend, God loves you and values you! You are worthy in God’s eyes.…
So you’re fresh on your path to Christianity. Congratulations! You’ve already planted the seed. Whether you’re returning or just beginning it’s important that you know how to nurture it so that it will continue to grow in time. “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 KJV Reading and Studying the Bible. One of the…