Biopsies and Bravery
A biopsy reminds us that there may not be a tomorrow for us to enjoy with friends and family. But biopsies also remind us that God is in control and can see every detail of our bodies from the inside out. . .
The Antidote for Complaining
No one likes a complainer. The antidote for complaining is praising. Praise is the language of Christians. When we are praising, we are focusing not on ourselves but on Christ and His glory. . .
Rest in the Assurance
Those who are following Christ can rest in the assurance that everything (the good and the bad) fits together in the pattern He has laid out for them. . .
What Is Filling Your Ears?
What is filling your ears, penetrating your heart, and affecting your mood? Challenge yourself this month to increase the amount of time you spend listening to Christian music. . .
He Will Enable You
If God has placed a dream in your heart, if it involves your gifts and talents, if it’s going to help others, if it will glorify Him as you shine in the glory He has given you, He will enable you. . .
The Truth Is in Plain Sight
In the original Greek language, the word for truth in John 8:32 means that the truth is in plain sight; it’s obvious. It’s truth that is right before your eyes. . .
The Fear of Others
In the original Hebrew language, the word snare in Proverbs 29:25 is the word mokashe, and it means “trap.” No one wants to fall into a trap, but that is exactly what the fear of others will cause us to do. . .
But God
Some people believe God set the world in motion, then stepped back just to watch it spin without intervening. A simple search for the phrase “but God” in scripture shows otherwise. . .
A Light Unto Your Path
Scripture says that God’s Word is a light unto your path. It doesn’t shine like you’re in broad daylight. Instead, the Lord—and His Word—will give you just enough light for the step you’re on. . .
God Is Bigger
It can be tough to forgive. It presses us to the edge of ourselves where we are forced to acknowledge that God is greater than the wrong that has been done to us. . .