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Find relief in the ultimate Comforter, Jesus Christ. Because we live in a fallen world, there will always be trials we must bear. They come in various forms—financial problems, health issues, family relationships, troubles at work, abuse, past regrets and sins, physical ailments, or the death of loved ones. They may make us feel burdenedContinue reading “Everyday Burdens”

The Spirit of God dwells within us, and He is reflected in what we think, say, and do. We tend to separate our spiritual life from our physical life, but that’s not what God intended. He who carefully crafted each of us places high value on our physical being (Psalm 139:13). The human form isContinue reading “A Living Sacrifice”

The Lord is not absent during our times of trouble. His purpose is steadfast. The story of Joseph illustrates how God’s sovereign hand guides His children when they go through a season of darkness. Joseph was rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned. But in the midst of those terrible times,Continue reading “God Is Present Even in Dark Times”

With so much deception in the world, every believer needs spiritual discernment. Although we have access to GOD’S wisdom, it’s not something we automatically possess. Rather, it must be diligently sought. And HIS WORD is the place to start, because spiritual discernment comes only when we know the TRUTH and can think scripturally about everyContinue reading “The Mind of CHRIST”

The body of CHRIST is made up of all people who worship HIM, no matter where they are. The HEAD of this body of believers is JESUS CHRIST, WHOM Paul described as “the BEGINNING, the FIRST-BORN from the dead” (Col. 1:18). At salvation, you become a part of the body—regardless of what the membership rulesContinue reading “We Are An Extension of GOD!”

For those who believe in GOD and follow the teachings of JESUS CHRIST, love takes on a whole new meaning. The best Bible verses about GOD’S love prove that — even in your darkest hour, when it may seem like you’re on your own or that you’ve lost everyone and everything you’ve ever cared aboutContinue reading “GOD’S LOVE”

How do we know if we really love Jesus? The Bible’s answer might surprise you. We know if we love Jesus by what we consistently (not perfectly) do and don’t do. We know this because Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). And the apostle John echoed Jesus whenContinue reading “How Do You Know If I Really Love Jesus?”

God gives us the community we need, not necessarily the one we want. A plate of freshly baked cookies sat neatly in the middle of the coffee table. Warm light from several lamps filled the room with a cozy glow. My wife and I sat there on the couch, looking out the bay window, awaitingContinue reading “Friends With the “Wrong” People”

The return of JESUS CHRIST is a vital part of GOD’S redemptive plan for humanity. That’s why the event was foretold by prophets, proclaimed by angels, and taught by JESUS and the apostles. In fact, more Old Testament passages are devoted to CHRIST’S second coming than to HIS first. And in the New Testament, theContinue reading “Are You Excited?”