“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 NIV When you look at Romans 12:21 in context, the section talks a lot about loving our enemy. There are a few things which we should do our best to avoid. We are taught to avoid cursing people and are instead called […]
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Learning Patience
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7, New Living Translation Dear brothers and sisters, I know how frustrating it can be to see wicked people prospering. I know how disheartening it is […]
Facing the Pit of Despair
Dear brothers and sisters, there may be times where we find ourselves within a pit of despair. It is nothing to be ashamed of admitting. Life is challenging at times, and we sometimes get trapped by our circumstances, choices, or both. Psalm 40:1-3 states that God turns to us when we cry out to Him. […]
Wisely Choosing Friendships
Dear brothers and sisters, our heavenly Father was correct when he stated that it was not good for us to be alone. I have tried to walk in this life alone, and I have to say it is unfulfilling, and the isolation can be draining. It is important to have close friends so that we […]
Whom Do You Serve?
Whom do you serve? “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 (ESV). Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I wanted to encourage you to dedicate yourselves to the Lord. Dedication is a hard thing in our day and age. It is easy to break commitments when something better comes […]
1 Corinthians 6:19
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;” 1 Corinthians 6:19 NIV https://1corinthians.bible/1-corinthians-6-19 Jesus walked the Earth as the perfect example of what a Christian should be. An example He showed us was when He […]
First Steps in Building a Relationship with God: My Testimony
1. Building Hunger for God The interesting thing about my coming to God story is that I didn’t start out in a place of need. A pastor I recently had the pleasure to listen to, said that America isn’t hungry for God any more. Those words resonated so heavily with me, and they should resonate […]
Brief Introduction
It has always been my experience that starting a new chapter in life is accompanied by thrill and apprehension. Sometimes it can feel like we are walking completely in the darkness; unsure what will be around the next corner. For someone like me who enjoys the comfort of routine, major life changes often take a […]