Biblical Joy and Happiness
Joy comes from God. It is in his presence, the relationship that draws us into obedience, and the worship we offer him for who he is that lifts us up when we are in difficulty. The Lord draws us nearer to him in these ways, giving us cause to find joy in all circumstances.
Present: The Gift of Grace, More than Salvation
The present that we receive when we grasp grace of salvation does so much more than saving. That grace works in us to grow us into the Christlike character that builds others up and gifts others with the Godliness that he has bestowed upon us.
What does the Bible say about fear and Fearing the Lord?
God is worthy of all honor and glory, this is the awe that ‘fear of the Lord’ is referencing. We revere the Lord; we call him valuable and precious. Considering the parable from Matthew, we can see how the ‘fear of the Lord’ also drives out all fear.
Present in the Chaos
Present has been about shutting out the noise and being there. The noise and busy-ness could easily set my schedule if I don’t make the choice to do what I do. God is of order.
Envy – How I’m dealing with it biblically
Of itself, jealousy or envy are signals that we need to understand what is going on and how God would remind us to address it. They are just signals, not sin. They can become sinful when we dwell on them, and they begin to encompass discontentment and bitterness sets in.
‘Present’ - 2023 Word of the Year
I’ll start with the basics of ‘PRESENT’ this month: define the word, see what the Bible has to say as an introduction, and then see what I can do to keep present as a focus through the year. This word has a few definitions, so I am keen to see how God unfolds it.
How to deal with regret biblically: 3 steps
Dealing with regret isn’t easy, but God can redeem them. We can regain possession of the losses or gain something greater for our disappointments by trusting in God to make the old new.
Breaking Trust: God forgives and takes me back
Be reminded of his full forgiveness and acceptance following sin. The weight that lifts, the pain that can be soothed only by the Holy Spirit.
Trusting God Leads to Fruitfulness
God takes the adversity of our lives, the struggles, and the challenges, and he uses them to make us fruitful. He tests our faith and that makes it stronger, not weaker.
Trust in God Even When Life is Hard
When all seems lost or a spiritual crisis hits, trust in God. Trust, not asking God to do what we want or to bless what we are doing but seeking his will and doing that. Trust by being well with whatever lot comes your way and his peace will accompany you, attend your way. His love drives his actions toward you, meaning that they will be good.
Complete in Christ - Colossians 2:8-23
Paul says that we need not be distracted or deceived by such things because we are complete in Christ, who is the fullness of God. Colossians 2
To Trust and Obey a Loving God
Why is it easier to obey God than to trust him? Is that even true?
Preaching Christ like the Colossians
In some way, it seems we can preach Christ with our lives. While we live Christ, our lives teach or preach who we believe in. The challenge is to ensure our preaching is consistently Christ.
Trust in God’s Timing
God is faithful and trustworthy; we have nothing to fear. He shows up, in time, every time.
Spiritual Growth Like the Colossians
Paul explains to the Colossians what spiritual maturity looks like in four aspects. Colossians 1:1-14