Jesus tells me to expect hardship, but he warns me to keep a right perspective. When facing the fire, I am not there merely to suffer: I am there to shine brightly for my King! ================= Scripture Mark 13:9 “Be on your guard. For they will deliver you...
God’s blessings are not limited by his capacity to give, but rather by my capacity handle what he gives me. He knows my heart and my capacity, and so I must trust his sovereignty and his love for me when he defines the boundary of my blessing....
There are seasons and storms that I’ve faced, and felt completely alone. There are waves that have crashed on top of me, and I didn’t see anyone else next to me. But the truth is that I never have (and never will) face life’s storms...
Paul tackled conflict head-on in a Christ-like way, with the result that people around him came to know Christ. ================== Scripture Acts 28:17 “After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to...
The shepherd’s love causes me to rest, and also to move. He causes me to lie down in the pasture, and urges me forward on the path in spite of my reluctance. He knows the limits of my strength, and he knows the path ahead. ============ Scripture Psalm...
Whether in boldness or restraint, Paul’s objective was that people experience more of God–and he didn’t let his own ego and desire to be ‘right’, derail what God was wanting to accomplish. ================================ Scripture Acts...
