Waiting in Grief

Do you like waiting? What if you are waiting in grief? What if all your hopes had just been dashed? What if you feel as though your dreams were just crushed? Do you look for something to put your hope in? Is the waiting excruciating in one of these situations? Our culture has conditioned usContinue reading “Waiting in Grief”

The Known Future

Do you want to know the future? Do you wish you knew how your life would turn out? Do you simply want to know what’s ahead of you for the next week, month, or year? Would you like to know when your last day on this earth is? How do you think Jesus felt asContinue reading “The Known Future”

Do Not Be Troubled

Is your heart troubled? Are you yearning for peace? Do you long for relief and rest? Are you looking for someone or something to put your trust in? Do you need your confidence boosted? Have you put your faith in God and in Jesus Christ? Will you trust the One who will return? We mayContinue reading “Do Not Be Troubled”

Our Healer

Do you see your favorite doctor when you are sick? Have you gone to a doctor who was not very good, in your opinion? Have you gone to a different doctor to receive a different or to confirm a diagnosis? Do you ask people you know for recommendations regarding which doctor to see? Medical diagnosisContinue reading “Our Healer”

False Justification

Do you justify yourself? Do you justify your actions? How do you justify your actions? Do you justify them according to worldly thinking? Does that worldly thinking include justifying yourself with the almighty dollar? How far will that get you in eternity? We justify our actions in a variety of ways. We make excuses forContinue reading “False Justification”

Tempted in Weakness

Have you been tempted? Have you been sorely tempted when you were at a weak point in your life? Was it after you had gone through a horrendous accident? Was it after you had a relationship fall apart? Was it while you were recovering from an extensive surgery? It often seems as though the mostContinue reading “Tempted in Weakness”

Reward for Suffering

Are you being tested in your faith? Do you pass tests of your faith well? Or do you often fail those tests? Do you view those tests as being part of the body of Christ? Do you rejoice in being tested? Do you remind yourself that suffering through those tests will bring joy? Most ofContinue reading “Reward for Suffering”

Cross Over

Have you heard statements that you believe are too good to be true? Have you heard someone make a statement that you think, “That is unbelievable?” What credibility does that person need for you to believe them? Do you believe what Jesus has said? We may hear something said that just seems to be outrageous.Continue reading “Cross Over”

Jesus Prays for You

Have you been in a trial and needed strength to get through it? Where did you look to gain the strength you need? Did you turn to a friend? Family? Co-worker? Did you turn to the One who can give you the strength you need at any time? Did you ask God for strength? AtContinue reading “Jesus Prays for You”

Choose the Cornerstone

How well do you make the right choice? Do you fall for making a bad choice often? Or are you able to stand strong in the power of God and make the right choice? Are you willing to stand on the foundation God has laid? Do you know the cornerstone of the building God isContinue reading “Choose the Cornerstone”