The christian life is not a bed of roses. Thorns of persecution, affliction and temptations will meet us on the way, but what matters are not the mountains we encountered but what they made of us. Will the trials of life make us fall? Will temptations overwhelm us? Will afflictions weaken our faith? If you... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we become so comfortable with certain things and people that we stop approaching them with the attention or respect they deserve. We assume we know and understand them, and conclude nothing has changed.
I’ve seen pipes, different types of pipes. If you have ever seen a pipe that hasn’t been used or maintained for a while, you’ll notice how easily it gets blocked.
Jesus didn’t stumble into being betrayed or crucified. He walked into it knowing exactly what it would cost Him—the pain, the shame, the separation. He knew, because none of it was hidden from Him, yet He chose obedience anyway.
Today's book tells a tale of God's unending and unreserved mercy and it reminds us of this verse of scripture;ook tells a tale of God's unending and unreserved mercy and it reminds us of this verse of scripture; He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill,... Continue Reading →
