“And again I say, Rejoice” (Phil. 4:4). It is a good thing to rejoice in the Lord. Perhaps you have tried this, and the first time seemed to fail. Never mind, keep right on and when you cannot feel any joy, when there is no spring, and no seeming comfort and encouragement, still rejoice, and… Continue reading Rejoice Evermore
Category: Devotionals
Billy Graham: How to Be Thankful in All Things
Are you thankful no matter what? Look at the story of a man who had every right to be bitter—but wasn’t. The next footsteps in the corridor, he knew, might be those of the guards taking him away to his execution. His only bed was the hard, cold stone floor of the dank, cramped prison… Continue reading Billy Graham: How to Be Thankful in All Things
You are more than yourself!
You are more than yourself! Be careful with this expression and understand it wisely! On the one hand, we have a negative selfishness, over-estimate ourselves, consider our own interests first. Then we need to call ourselves to humility and remind ourselves that we are servants and give our lives for others. On the other hand,… Continue reading You are more than yourself!
The Blessing of Inner Beauty
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 PETER 3:3-4 In our world today, people often… Continue reading The Blessing of Inner Beauty
Faith Without Limits
“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” GENESIS 12:2-3 Some things in the Christian… Continue reading Faith Without Limits
God Delights in Those Who Fear Him – Ps. 147:10-11
We seem to be most impressed with the strong and powerful, the talented, and the physically beautiful. They receive more attention and have more influence than other people do. But what we find attractive and appealing in people is not the same as what God is looking for. God delights in those who fear him… Continue reading God Delights in Those Who Fear Him – Ps. 147:10-11
God, a Father that Provides (Jehovah Jireh)
The Lord provides! As Abraham declared echoed in a place where he almost sacrificed his beloved son, Isaac. As Abraham followed the command of the Lord, painful he must’ve felt to offer his son, the Lord provided a ram instead. What a relief it was for Abraham, as he exclaimed and declared that the Lord… Continue reading God, a Father that Provides (Jehovah Jireh)
Destined for Glory
“Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.” 1 JOHN 3:2 Isn’t it amazing how the Lord has plans for you long before you were… Continue reading Destined for Glory
The NO’s In Our Lives Can Lead Us to Worship
“I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me… Continue reading The NO’s In Our Lives Can Lead Us to Worship
Your NO Can Become a Victorious Story
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 One of the most beautiful purposes of our suffering is that God intervenes to it and turn it as a wonderful story to tell to others that others may be encouraged by how we stumbled, fell, trusted God’s… Continue reading Your NO Can Become a Victorious Story