For we know that if the earthly tent [our physical body] which is our house is torn down [through death], we have a building from God, a… Read more “Grief, Faith, and the Promise of Eternity”
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The Challenge of Faithful Obedience in Tough Times
Hebrews 11:13-16 All these died in faith [guided and sustained by it], without receiving the [tangible fulfillment of God’s] promises, only having seen (anticipated) them and having welcomed… Read more “The Challenge of Faithful Obedience in Tough Times”
The Good News: Salvation and Joy in Every Circumstance.
Philippians 1:9-11 And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight… While shackled in… Read more “The Good News: Salvation and Joy in Every Circumstance.”
The Biblical Call to Good Deeds and Generosity
Titus 3:14 Our people must learn to do good deeds to meet necessary demands [whatever the occasion may require] so that they will not be unproductive. Imagine if… Read more “The Biblical Call to Good Deeds and Generosity”
True Righteousness in Christ: What Believers Must Understand
Philippians 3:8-10 But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply… Read more “True Righteousness in Christ: What Believers Must Understand”
Understanding Healthy vs. Destructive Fear
II Corinthians 7:5-6 For even when we arrived in Macedonia our bodies had no rest, but we were oppressed at every turn—conflicts and disputes without, fears and dread within. But God, who comforts and encourages… Read more “Understanding Healthy vs. Destructive Fear”
Embracing Challenges with Supernatural Grace
Peter 4:12-14 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith],… Read more “Embracing Challenges with Supernatural Grace”
Shifting Perspective: Embracing Hope Over Despair
II Corinthians 4:8-11;15-18 We are pressured in every way [hedged in], but not crushed; perplexed [unsure of finding a way out], but not driven to despair; hunted down and persecuted, but… Read more “Shifting Perspective: Embracing Hope Over Despair”
God is Light: Embracing His Truth in a Dark World
I John 1:5 This is the message [of God’s promised revelation] which we have heard from Him and now announce to you, that God is Light [He is… Read more “God is Light: Embracing His Truth in a Dark World”
How to Identify Your Spiritual Gifts in Community
-I Corinthians 12:4-7- Now there are [distinctive] varieties of spiritual gifts [special abilities given by the grace and extraordinary power of the Holy Spirit operating in believers], but it is… Read more “How to Identify Your Spiritual Gifts in Community”
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