1 THESSALONIANS 5:18 I do not know about you, but Paul’s instruction to the Thessalonians challenges me. Is it possible to give thanks in all circumstances? Some things do not exactly induce gratitude. However, practicing daily gratitude can boost happiness, and creativity. Being thankful is not something we should do once in a while. Being thankful … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 11:1 The ant is a unique creature. It goes about everyday, carrying food to store for the rainy day. Majority of ants have a eyesight of about 1 – 2 feet. This is a small range because unlike us, ants do not use much of their eyes to look around. The ant cannot see what … [Read more…]
1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 As the end of another year approaches, I am reminded we are to recognize the blessings in our life each day. Prayerfulness and thankfulness are not seasonal novelties. They are not to be put on once or twice a year like our special occasion clothing! We need to daily cultivate hearts of prayer … [Read more…]
LAMENTATIONS 3:31-33 Have you ever struggled with events or circumstances in your life or someone else’s life because of disobedience to God? It is time to stop fighting and start talking to your Father. Things may have gone wrong, but He can make them right again. He is never happy to see us suffer. Photo: John Silliman/Unsplash … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 4:6 Today we face monumental challenges around the world. But as men of old in the scriptures did in the midst of their trials, we must also take time to seek wisdom and guidance from our Heavenly Father and to thank Him for His blessings. Thanksgiving is an important part of the Christian life. It … [Read more…]
2 TIMOTHY I:7 The truth about life is that there are millions of ways we can die. If we focus on all the sicknesses, viruses, and diseases we or our friends and family can contract; if we remember all the ills that can befall us, we will be crippled by fear everyday. But thank God that … [Read more…]
1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-14 Thanatophobia is commonly referred to as the fear of death. More specifically, it can be a fear of death or a fear of the dying process. Christians are instructed to live “not as those with no hope.” None of us can escape physical death, but we can choose to live in eternal life … [Read more…]
PSALM 9:1-2 God loves to hear us. He takes great pleasure in receiving our thanks and our love. He cares so deeply about everything that affects our lives. He feels grieved when we do not stop and show a grateful heart for all He does for us each day. He wants us to be thankful. We … [Read more…]
2 TIMOTHY 2:1-3 A mentor is an experienced and trusted adviser. That he/she is experienced does not mean being beyond mistakes. We must not wait until we feel perfectly qualified, before we begin to mentor others. If we do that, we will never mentor. Those who influence the most feel the least qualified. They are vulnerable … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 41:10 Everybody fears, and fear holds the best opportunities for growth. When we succeed without any fear, our experience may be narrow. So if we find ourselves caught in the web of fear, we should remember that God is holding each of us in His hand. He offers each of us the needed courage in … [Read more…]
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