Too Stubborn To Be ~

Too Stubborn To Be ~

I asked God for patience,and He sent me a trialfor He wanted to see . . .if through it I’d smile.  But instead I cried,for I was not askingto be tried nor go . . .through any testing.  I asked God for calm,and He sent me a stormfor He wanted to see . . .how I would...
Victory

Victory

Victory But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV) We all face death. We might assume that death gets the victory over us, snuffing out the feeble light of our lives. Yet if we trust in Jesus, we get to enjoy...

In Jesus’ own words: John 8:31-32: “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Obviously, if we desire to know the truth about life eternal with God, it is clear that His Word is our only secure...
Setting the Example – Part 2

Setting the Example – Part 2

Imagine taking your family to a new church. The teaching is decent, so you keep attending. You get to know some of the elders, hoping to learn from their examples and grow spiritually. Meanwhile, your kids get involved in the youth ministry, and your family becomes...