Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2 NIV) There is continual stress that we conform to the concepts of the world around us. In … Read more

For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. (2 Timothy 4:3 NIV) If we do not believe in something we will fall for anything. … Read more

But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. (2 Timothy 4:5 NIV) Each of us have many roles to fill in this life. Each has a duty to discharge that may require enduring hardship causing us to struggle to fulfill. … Read more

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. 8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. (Proverbs 3:7-8 NIV) The link between our mental state and how we feel is well documented. This extends to how we see (perceive) ourselves in our eyes … Read more

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. (1 Peter 4:12 NIV) We are going to face trials and ordeals on this earth. This is simply the way it is. However, there is great comfort and wisdom … Read more