24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. (Mark 11:24) Yesterday I wrote about being thankful in difficulty. I know that can be a tall order. Asking you to be thankful in difficult times. But why should it be any different … Read more
18 give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 CSB) I write often about the stress and anxiety that seems to be ever present in our lives. But there is another way to live. Many studies have proven how much a positive attitude makes us not only happier, … Read more
10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10 CSB) Scripture challenges me at every turn. Today’s is no exception. I struggle in taking pleasure in weakness. In fact I am just the opposite. I take … Read more
2 He lets me lie down in green pastures;he leads me beside quiet waters.3 He renews my life;he leads me along the right paths[a]for his name’s sake. (Psalm 23:2-3 CSB) Gaining peace and comfort in this life can be a difficult task at times. The crush of our responsibilities and demands of life can leave us … Read more
15 For it is God’s will that you silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good. 16 Submit as free people, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but as God’s slaves. (1 Peter 2:15-16 CSB) It can be difficult to remain steadfastly good in light of how others treat us. But our freedom in Christ does not … Read more