*Updated! Originally posted in January of 2010. Have you ever had one of those days that absolutely nothing went right and you thought to yourself, “I should have just stayed in bed?” Perhaps you muddled on through the day responding to others with the shortest answers possible because you just knew the day wasn’t going to get any better — and you couldn’t muster up any more strength to interact in any deep conversations. It’s true that we all have bad days, but we miss the opportunity to be a blessing to others when we sulk about our own circumstances. I believe we also miss the opportunity to be thanking…
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Don’t Be the Immature Christian
We often gripe at our children for not listening to our “clear” instructions. “You’re not listening, Johnny! I SAID do it this way…” Then, we breathe out a loud, heavy sigh of frustration, and silently wonder ‘when is my child ever going to listen to me!?!’ Side note: It might be that our children are indeed listening, but taking action and doing what was instructed shows they are maturing and growing in character. Sadly, many of us are still living an immature Christian life. God has clearly instructed us in His Word the things that we ought to do, yet, we don’t follow all the instructions. We clumsily walk…
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Victory in Jesus – Still Applies Today and Forever
There seems to be so many people struggling these days with health issues (and so many other issues). Every problem is a concern that God cares about. No problem is too small to bring before our Heavenly Father. Today, I just wanted to encourage you to remember that there is VICTORY through Jesus. Praise Him; sing songs of praise to Him; rejoice in His healing power. He’s the same God today that healed the lepers of their awful disease. For those who are suffering with their health today, I chose a verse from the song of “Victory in Jesus” to encourage you. Keep looking up! Hang in there! And let’s…