"This letter is from Paul, a prisoner for preaching the Good News about Christ Jesus." --Philemon 1:1 excerpt (New Living Translation) Do you feel imprisoned today? Maybe you feel bound to a habit, or a lifestyle. In order to help set you free from these bonds, I want to look at three words, for these [...]
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, [...]
"Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones." --Proverbs 15:30 You may have just found this article by chance, and you're probably wondering what that verse has to do with you. Or you may be having a bad week, and wondering the same thing. Whatever [...]
"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." --1 Timothy 2:1-2 There are plenty of people on Earth that we can ask for help when we need it. [...]
“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” --John 8:12 (New Living Translation) Many times, for whatever reason, life calls us to leave our comfort zones. [...]
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." James 1:2-3 I have always admired people who can find joy in everyday situations. Kids have taught their parents to have fun splashing around for a few minutes in the rain. [...]