Monthly Archives: January 2020

Just as pressure turns coal into a beautiful diamond, adversity can be the catalyst for God’s miraculous work in our lives. Through it, He transforms our hearts, changes our attitudes, teaches us what it means to trust Him, and helps us walk in true victory. However, to make sure we don’t grow embittered or distrustful of the Lord, we must look beyond our present struggles and recognize this: adversity is God’s choice tool for building character, deepening our relationship with…..

Read more

There will always be someone in your life who will irritate you in the most frustrating manner -effectively pushing the buttons that lead to aggravation, fear, and anger. You will be tempted to despise that person and, perhaps, even seek revenge. However, today’s verse should serve as a strong warning for you. Friend, this person is not your foe. Rather, this individual has been allowed into your life so that God can grow godliness within you and strengthen your faith……

Read more

Have you ever made a mistake and been harshly judged by other believers? Experiencing someone’s self-righteous condemnation can be absolutely disheartening, if not downright painful. Many people caught in sin have turned away from Christ as a result of being cruelly attacked by other believers when they could have – and should have – been restored by godly, loving discipline. Sadly, some believers miss the fact that the discipline is always directed toward a specific behavior and is rooted in…..

Read more

Everyone wants the good things in life. But God’s idea of blessings is often much different from our own. Whereas some may pursue material gain or relationships for their happiness and are left disappointed, our heavenly Father understands that real contentment originates elsewhere. In fact, Psalm 34:10 promises, “Those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.” Those who pursue God daily find a fulfillment that transcends what this world has to offer. The more you understand your…..

Read more