“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 1:6 The book of Philippians is the book that follows after the book of Galatians. In Galatians, Apostle Paul teaches about the freedom that has been granted to… Continue reading He who began will also carry it on to completion – Philippians 1:6
Tag: hope
The One Thing You Need
When life kicks you in the gut, and the darkness of your hard path feels suffocating, though you long for the comfort of a loved one or friend, what is the one thing you need most? This isn’t a trick question, but the thing you need most is often the thing you lose first: HOPE. Sometimes… Continue reading The One Thing You Need
Hope for Grace — Carol McLeod Ministries
When I was growing up, one of my dad’s favorite ways to encourage me to do something I didn’t want to do like clean my room, eat my vegetables, or be nice to my brother, was to tell me, “It’ll put hair on your chest!” I did not then, nor do I now, want hair… Continue reading Hope for Grace — Carol McLeod Ministries
In him was Life
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. (John1:4,NIV) In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. (John1:4,NIV)
Biblical Hope When It’s Time to Consider Residential Care
The reminders show up as soon as I hit the front stoop. The door is always locked. A doorbell summons a nurse who wants to know why I’m there. I sign in on a sheet of paper permanently posted by the door. I don’t have a fever. Check. I haven’t knowingly been exposed to a… Continue reading Biblical Hope When It’s Time to Consider Residential Care
Don’t be Afraid
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (2 Kings6:16 NIV) “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (2 Kings6:16 NIV) Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Don’t… Continue reading Don’t be Afraid
Hold onto hope: Good is coming! – Divorce Minister
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. –Romans 8:28, NIV Well-meaning yet hurtful Christians quote this verse at the traumatized faithful spouse as a means to manipulate them away from divorcing an unrepentant cheater. I am sorry if… Continue reading Hold onto hope: Good is coming! – Divorce Minister
“What’s the Next Best Thing?”
My generation, Gen Z, is known for moving around a lot. If we don’t like a job, we leave. According to an article from Business Insider, “70% of Gen Zers who say they’re ‘loyal’ to their employers are either actively or passively seeking a new job.” The article goes on to say that many Gen Zers… Continue reading “What’s the Next Best Thing?”
The Value of a Single Word — Carol McLeod Ministries
I love words. Ever since I was a little girl … sitting in Mrs. Dombrowski’s first grade classroom … I have loved words. I might have been just a wisp of a girl with blonde ringlets cascading down my back … but I instantly realized the power of words one day when she placed “Little House… Continue reading The Value of a Single Word — Carol McLeod Ministries
Why is there suffering in the world if God is good?
Man looking outside by the window. (Photo by Andrik Langfield from Unsplash) Have you ever paused in the midst of life’s chaos and pondered, “If God is good, why is there so much suffering in the world?” This is a question that has echoed through the ages, crossing generations and cultures alike. Indeed, it is… Continue reading Why is there suffering in the world if God is good?