We sing it on the good days — but it was first spoken to people who were weeping. Here’s what “the joy of the Lord is my strength” really means, and why it holds on the days your own joy runs dry.
分类: Inspirational
The Famous Bible Verses We Quote Without Hearing
Some verses we’ve heard so often they’ve gone quiet on us. Here’s why the most familiar Bible verses are usually richer than the slogan version — and a simple way to hear them again.
You’re Not Imagining the Resistance
Ever notice the days you most want to do right are the hardest? Paul says you’re not imagining it — and then tells you not to be afraid, but to get dressed.
The Peace Jesus Gives Isn’t the Peace You Expect
We usually think of peace as the absence of trouble. But Jesus offered peace on the worst night of his life — which means it can’t depend on calm circumstances.
When Anxiety Won’t Quiet Down: What Scripture Actually Offers
Paul told an anxious church not to worry — from a prison cell. Here’s what “do not be anxious about anything” really asks of us, and the strange promise attached to it.
神要我们称赞他,这是不是太自私了?
——从以弗所书1:14看一场爱的合一 有没有一种人,是你本能地有点提防的——那种总是希望被人称赞、被人围绕、需… 继续阅读神要我们称赞他,这是不是太自私了?
你信的,你认真吗?
——犹大书1:3-4:当信仰变成“差不多就行”,我们究竟在失去什么 有没有过这样的时刻—— 读了一段经文,清楚… 继续阅读你信的,你认真吗?
你的生命,也是一份见证
神用水、血与圣灵证明了祂的儿子;而我们,也被召来活出同样的三重见证 你有没有想过,信仰不是一种「感觉」,而是一… 继续阅读你的生命,也是一份见证
那条你怎么也守不住的命令,其实早有人替你赢了这场仗
从约翰一书5:1-5,看爱神、爱人、守诫命,到底是怎样连在一起的 “你们要彼此相爱”—… 继续阅读那条你怎么也守不住的命令,其实早有人替你赢了这场仗
别忘了你是谁的儿女
你最近一次被感动、心被触动,是什么时候?在哪里?因为什么事情?每个人的答案都不一样,有人几乎每天都能碰上这样的… 继续阅读别忘了你是谁的儿女