Paul spoke in his letters in Hebrews about the need for patient endurance, in trusting that God is faithful to keep his word. He made reference to Abraham who trusted in what God had promised concerning him. “saying, “Surely I will bless you and multiply you.” And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise”… Continue reading Perfect Patience
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Does God Run Out of Patience? (1 Sam 28.6)
When Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD did not answer him, not by dreams, or by Urim, or by prophets. Background The prophet Samuel has died. It is the end of an era. The book of First Samuel is approaching its climax: a great battle against the Philistines. Previous battles have all been in… Continue reading Does God Run Out of Patience? (1 Sam 28.6)
Love is patient, love is kind.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (1 Corinthians13:4 NIV) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1 Corinthians13:4 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Love is patient,… Continue reading Love is patient, love is kind.
When Family Gets Messy
Family can get really messy over the holidays. My family growing up was one big mess on every-days. Fighting. Arguing. Yelling. Crying. And eventually, a lot of forgiving. If ever there is a place to learn about forgiveness…to practice forgiveness…to struggle with forgiveness…it is in the context of family. And interestingly, it is in the context… Continue reading When Family Gets Messy
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
Grasping the Patience of God – Serenity in Suffering
Have you ever come across a word that you thought you understood completely until, well, you didn’t? Patience is that word for me. In fact, just for fun I asked a few people for a definition of patience. No two definitions agreed. The reason for my contemplation of patience stems from considering this attribute of… Continue reading Grasping the Patience of God – Serenity in Suffering
God’s Patience With Me – Ron Edmondson
God, give me patience!!!!!! What we are really saying when we pray this is or scream this (let’s be honest) is, “God remove me from this tension that I am in. I don’t like it.” Tension is uncomfortable. Tension is vulnerable. Patience creates tension. This is part 4 of our series on the vulnerability that… Continue reading God’s Patience With Me – Ron Edmondson
Qualities of a good Christian: Long suffering and Patience
Qualities of a good Christian: Long suffering and Patience Posted on November 5, 2015 Updated on November 5, 2015 Christianity is easier said than done. You must carry the cross of Christ, and have His qualities, if you wish to be called his disciple But this man has done nothing amiss- Luke 23 vs 41 Please read Isaiah 30 vs 15; and Exodus… Continue reading Qualities of a good Christian: Long suffering and Patience
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