Month: May 2020

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) You must try to keep your problems in perspective. You’ve probably heard the saying: “I grumbled because I had no shoes, then I met…

“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you.”  (Matthew 18:15) Being isolated and quarantined for so long has created tensions, stress, anxieties, and violence of varying degrees. And, as we go back to a new way of living with one another these emotions spill out…

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.” (Psalms 28:7) You must identify the real problem. Sometimes a doctor can cure you, other times he or she prescribes medication that enables you…

“They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; …” (Numbers 21:4) To reach the Promised Land the Israelites had to “go around the land of Edom” (v. 4). This made their journey much longer, and “the people became very discouraged on…

“When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave.” (1 Kings 19:13) Connections are very important to most people. And when we lose those connections whether in marriage, family, friendship, work, church, death, etc..we experience loneliness and a sense of loss. But…

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 Statistics are now coming out about the results of COVID19 quarantines; domestic violence leading to family breakup. Maybe you know of someone who is experiencing this and you may offer Godly counsel. When…

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your…

“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices …” Colossians 3:9 Try to answer the following questions honestly. Would you lie in order to get yourself out of a jam? Impress someone? Avoid dealing with the consequences of your actions? Well, how did you do? In…

“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’” (Mark 6:31) Why did Jesus take time out to rest? So that when He worked, He’d be at His…