What does the Bible say about life and death? The first thing we are told in Genesis 2:7 is that God gave us life. The life God gave to us was meant to be eternal. However, man later sinned against God (Genesis 3:6), and death came because of sin (Romans 5:12). Sin and death posed a problem for Man that Man could not solve. But God...
Read MoreHow can I deal with difficult people? There are a multitude of ways to deal with difficult people. However, dealing with them in a way that honors the Lord is where it takes great character and strength. Jesus spoke to this in Matthew 5. The instructions given to us here require a deep and growing relationship with Jesus. Let’s look at what He says.
Read MoreThere are many ways to experience joyful living. However, do not confuse happiness with joy. Happiness is solely based upon your immediate circumstances. If things are going well, you’re happy and if things are not going well, you're not happy. Yet, with joy, your world could be crashing down around you and you could still experience it. Why? Because joy is NOT based upon circumstances; joy is based upon the Savior and a growing relationship with Him. Let’s look at seven ways to experience joyful living:
Read MoreFor Christians, living a victorious life has more to do with the attitude of the heart than it does with the circumstances around us. Paul asks the question in Romans 8:31, “...If God is for us, who can be against us?” Now we may feel at times that everything is coming against us. However, we need to remember that we have a Heavenly Father who steps between us and those people or things that would seek to harm us. He has called us His son or daughter! He has called us to be conquerors! How? How do we live victoriously and how do we act as conquering children of God?
Read MoreTrue happiness is found in Jesus alone. Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Read MoreWhen you are stressed, take a few minutes to pause, be still, and be quiet. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and then pray and ask God to lead and guide you.
Read MoreOur purpose is to do what God created us to do. Living your purpose is the only real success that matters.
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