Young Christians are increasingly honoring God rather than asking what He can provide for them. This shift aligns with the purpose of existence: to glorify God. Honoring God, a biblical command, deepens our relationship with Him and transforms our perspective on life’s challenges, reminding us of our eternal home.
Category: Contentment
Posted inComfort, Contentment, , Peace
Living by Faith: Embracing Serenity in a Turbulent World
Many struggle with inner conflict as their passions and emotions wage war within them. By focusing on faith and resisting external disturbances, one can experience the unique peace offered by Jesus, living as obedient children and avoiding past ignorance.
Posted inContentment, , Learning, Life, Obedience, Trust
Don’t just do something; sit there.
We need repeated times when we come to God and don’t pray our “shopping list.” We need to be still. To listen. To be aware.
Posted inContentment, Father, Foregiveness, Heart, , Music, Thankful
Don’t Let the World In
The Blues I enjoy some of Eric Clapton’s music, the Allman Brothers, Howlin’ Wolf, and B.B. King, but I cannot let myself “live the blues.” The blues is a genre of music that often expresses feelings of sadness, despair, and loneliness. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying blues music, it is important to remember […]
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Fellow Sojourners
Sojourner means, “one who stays in a place as a stranger or visitor.” The word sojourner elicits our emotions. Perhaps, for you, it brings to mind adventure, exploring, and discovery. Traveling to new places and living there for a while to be immersed in another culture. Or, you may feel just the opposite. This word […]
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An Improver
This rickety old tool has value only to me. But, when I want to see Dad’s hands, I reach for this folding ruler.
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Is It Dusty In Here?
Our story in human history will close. Nevertheless, we are much loved by God. We are offered eternal life in God’s kingdom through Jesus. And out of His love, we are given and provisioned with a role designed just for each of us.
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This is the way you should go
Nevertheless, through Jesus, we always find peace and good news. And we should remember that, in His own time, God moves rapidly.
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Soul Insulation
Just as a house or office needs insulation to keep out the extremes of weather, so we as Christians need insulation to maintain a barrier between what the Holy Spirit is working within us and what our society is attempting to stifle within us.
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Good to me
Without a relationship with Jesus we have little hope for answered prayer for we will have ignored God’s greatest gift to us, How sad my life would be without God’s goodness to me.