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Help for recovering from traumatic suffering

Posted on January 8, 2022 by admin — No Comments ↓

The God of peace can see your traumatic circumstance, and provide a way of escape that you may be able to bear it

Traumatic suffering usually causes a kind of tunnel vision that magnifies the trauma and keeps from revealing the path to recovery. But there is a way through the peace of God from the God of peace. He has gone through this traumatic path before you, so he can lead the way for you. These thoughts and verses were compiled over Continue reading Help for recovering from traumatic suffering→

How I learned to love people who curse in God’s name

Posted on December 27, 2021 by admin — No Comments ↓

People who curse in God’s name: If you don't believe there is a God, why do you blame that non-existent God for bad things? If you don't believe there is a God, why do you use his name as the final answer? If you don't believe in an afterlife, why is that non-existent place your ultimate threat?

I used to not understand why unbelievers curse in God’s name or blame God for things going wrong in their lives. If you don’t believe there is a God, why do you blame that non-existent God for bad things? If you don’t believe there is a God, why do you use his name as the final answer? If you don’t Continue reading How I learned to love people who curse in God’s name→

Joy to the world

Posted on December 17, 2021 by admin — No Comments ↓

The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

It might be hard to have joy this season. Epic plagues ravage the world. Natural disasters are destroying cities and killing scores. Governments threaten global and civil war in every country. Corporations and organizations have the power to steal and kill and destroy. Families are at war with each other, dragging up past hurts, and fighting over current events. How Continue reading Joy to the world→

Pursue a life of love as your highest priority

Posted on December 7, 2021 by admin — No Comments ↓

When the Apostle Paul wrote to a defiled, divided, and proud-of-it church in Corinth, he first rebuked their sins, and then he encouraged them to become a mature, loving, working church. Right in the middle of this encouragement, he told them, “Make love your highest priority!” Most churches need this same rebuke and encouragement today. A new commandment I give Continue reading Pursue a life of love as your highest priority→

The sin of bitterness

Posted on November 27, 2021 by admin — No Comments ↓

What is the sin of bitterness? Just as happiness is a choice, bitterness is a choice. Choose the joy of happiness and receive peace and contentment. Choose the sin of bitterness and receive pain that hurts everyone around. How does it start? Where does it end? What is the cure? Bitterness starts in the heart Consider Simon the Sorcerer, who Continue reading The sin of bitterness→

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don't want them to be hindered.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

What Happens Next? by Max Lucado – An optimistic, accessible, and nonsensational guide to what the Bible says about heaven's time line that will empower you to face the future with faith. Max takes you on a well-researched overview of what God's Word says, exploring the following four big ideas that provide a solid foundation for understanding God's eternal plan:
- We were made to reign with Christ.
- God has made and will keep his promises.
- Heaven has a time line.
- A golden era-the millennium-awaits God's children.

The Titus Ten by J.Josh Smith – This book is a manual for becoming the kind of man God intends for you to be, and leading other men to do the same. Taking ten qualities from the Apostle Paul's short letter to his mentee Titus, The Titus Ten will help you grow in your understanding of the gospel, your identity, your character, your doctrine, and more