Tag: hope
Updated on February 6, 2015
Perspective on Pain
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. – 1 Peter 1:10 Approximately six years ago,… Read More
Updated on February 2, 2015
Have You Assumed Incorrectly What God’s Gift Is?
“Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly” (John 7:24). Way back a long time ago, I was at a party. Something happened that has stuck with me all these years. I’d like to tell you about… Read More
Updated on January 31, 2015
Am I Willing to Lose So That I Can Win?
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ” (Galatians… Read More
Updated on January 29, 2015
Where I Belong
And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and… Read More
Updated on January 27, 2015
Of Ancient Trees
For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. – Hebrews 12:3 Ok, so I know this is going to sound a lot like my… Read More
Updated on May 13, 2016
The Exchange
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? – Matthew 16:26 This Sunday I was blessed to be… Read More
Updated on January 16, 2015
Recommendation Saturday: Shine Bright Like a Diamond
Because of that experience, we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place—until the… Read More
Updated on January 15, 2015
Mountains and Valleys
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; Though its waters roar and… Read More
Updated on December 14, 2014
A Prayer for Perspective
And because of Abraham’s faith, God counted him as righteous. And when God counted him as righteous, it wasn’t just for Abraham’s benefit. It was recorded for our benefit, too, assuring us that God will also count us… Read More
