Tag: faith

Leave Room for the Wrath: Hold Fast to Patience – Lin Wilder

Leave room for the wrath Bless those who persecute[you], bless and do notcurse them. If possible, on your part, live at peace withall. Beloved, do not look for revenge but leave room forthe wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I willrepay, says the Lord.” Rather, “if your enemy is hungry,feed him; if he… Continue reading Leave Room for the Wrath: Hold Fast to Patience – Lin Wilder

God’s Patience With Me – Ron Edmondson

I love this passage in The Message Version: 1 Timothy 1:12-16 I’m so grateful to Christ Jesus for making me adequate to do this work. He went out on a limb, you know, in trusting me with this ministry. The only credentials I brought to it were invective and witch hunts and arrogance. But I… Continue reading God’s Patience With Me – Ron Edmondson

Fruit Of The Spirit Affirmations— Patience

Continuing on in our look at each of the fruits of the Holy Spirit and how affirming them cultivates intentional mindfulness within us. Affirmations are a statement intended to provide encouragement, emotional support, or motivation,  In Philippians 4:8, Paul gives us instructions on what we should think or meditate about.  “And now, dear brothers and sisters,… Continue reading Fruit Of The Spirit Affirmations— Patience

Giving up: Signs you should surrender to God’s plan

In life, there are moments when you find yourself tirelessly pursuing a dream, only to stumble again and again. It’s akin to pursuing a mirage. Each effort feels like grasping at fleeting shadows. In this case, you hang on to the encouraging quote, “One day, you will thank yourself for not giving up.”  Yet, in… Continue reading Giving up: Signs you should surrender to God’s plan

Attending church: Why is it a must for believers

In daily life, amidst the hustle and bustle, the thought of attending church may seem like just another item on your to-do list. However, reflect the essence of gathering, the power of shared faith, and the communal heartbeat that resonates within the walls of a church.  A church is not merely a building. It is… Continue reading Attending church: Why is it a must for believers

Counting Other People’s Blessings

Blinded by Emotion There is a sort of tunnel vision that occurs when we get envious or jealous. Everything in our life darkens. Soon, our awareness of God’s blessings fades away, blurred out by a grey fog of discontent. Thankfulness is a choice. So’s envy and jealousy. When I count other people’s blessings I lose… Continue reading Counting Other People’s Blessings

The story of Gideon: Overcoming self-doubt and empowering others in today’s challenges

An image of Gideon on a donkey. (Photo from FreeBibleimages) We often see a Bible in the guest room of a hotel. Picking it up, we can see the words Gideons International. The organization was founded in 1899 in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA, by two traveling businessmen, John H. Nicholson and Samuel E. Hill.  The primary… Continue reading The story of Gideon: Overcoming self-doubt and empowering others in today’s challenges

50 Inspiring quotes to believe in a miracle

Golden Hour. (Photo by Mat Brown from Pexels)Have you ever felt like you needed a little extra faith to see the extraordinary in the everyday? In our lives, moments come when hope seems distant, and the possibility of miracles feels far away. Yet, history and faith tell us that miracles are not just tales of… Continue reading 50 Inspiring quotes to believe in a miracle

Divine Love of the Father – Matthew 22:35-39

Matthew 22:35-39 Matthew 22:35-39 depicts the scene, where Jesus encapsulates the essence of the divine imperative by emphasizing the greatest commandment: to love God with the entirety of one’s being—heart, soul and mind. This commandment forms the fulcrum of Christian theology, emphasizing the primacy of love in understanding God’s redemptive plan toward the universe. Love,… Continue reading Divine Love of the Father – Matthew 22:35-39