Category: 1 Corinthians

Seek First Project: Does the Worry Drive You? (Day 72)

We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. – 1 Corinthians 4:8 I’m ashamed to say that, despite what I feel are my good intentions,… Read More

But My Story Isn’t Shiny…

Sometimes it feels like we should keep silent… those of us whose stories aren’t flowery and full of rainbows. Those of us who needed Jesus with a desperation that most will never know. Those of us whose struggles… Read More

For the Ones Who Feel Left Out

He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. – Ephesians 4:16… Read More

Why We Have to Keep Fighting

Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price…. Read More

Are You a Double Agent?

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and… Read More

The Other Side of the Expiration Date

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. – 1 Corinthians 13:7 Recently I wrote a post about having an expiration date. Well, a really wonderful friend helped me to change… Read More

Shadowboxing

So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. – 1 Corinthians 9:26 When I came across this verse last week, it really struck me.  What is shadowboxing?  The dictionary defines it as“to make the motions of attack and defense, as in boxing, as a training or conditioning procedure”… Read More

How to Be an Overcomer

The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” – Mark 9:24 This verse is so me. Am I the only one? I believe. I want to believe. I want to be an… Read More

How Can I Be a Temple When I’m Chronically Ill?

Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price…. Read More

Did Jesus Really Come to Change the World?

“For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” – Luke 19:10 The other day I was watching a popular mini-series that came out depicting scripture. Supposedly. It was entertaining, I suppose. And… Read More