Tag: perspective

Be Fully His

When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of his experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their… Read More

A Blessing or a Curse?

The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.” – Job 1:8 I often… 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

Do You Feel Shipwrecked?

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 As Christians, we get to live a new life. So exciting!… Read More

Sometimes, It’s Not Going to Get Better

Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the… Read More

Why Loss is a Lie

And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? – Matthew 16:26 Loss is just a word. A scary word, and don’t think the… Read More

When the Flesh Demands Better

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. – John 10:10 How can we believe that this scripture is true, when we live with constant… Read More

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

The Beauty and the Ashes

To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord… Read More

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