Sufferings
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with […]
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with […]
You’ve heard the Good News of Jesus. You’ve believed and “given your life to Christ.” Is that it? Are we done here? I do not cease to give thanks for
He lived with the stigma of illegitimacy. Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?”
Jesus—the man’s touch Read More »
There’s far more to this life than trusting in Christ. There’s also suffering for him. And the suffering is as much a gift as the trusting. (Phil. 1:29 MSG)
A new look at Philippians 1:29 Read More »
For even young people tire and drop out,young folk in their prime stumble and fall.But those who wait upon GOD get fresh strength.They spread their wings and soar like eagles,They
Soaring—Isaiah 40:30-31 Read More »
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works
She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he
Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.
She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet. She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. (Proverbs 31:19-20)