Jesus experienced balanced growth as a child, and His life offers a template for how we can grow as Christians today. Luke 2:52 says, “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” In following His example, we will grow in wisdom (intellectually), in stature (physically), in favor with God (spiritually), and in favor with men (socially). Let’s explore practical ways to cultivate growth in these areas. Intellectual Growth (Growing in Wisdom) Intellectual development refers to the growth and changes in a person’s ability to think, reason, relate, judge, and form concepts through experience and […]
4 Eternal Benefits of Following Christ
There’s a Hemphills song1 that I love. It begins in the first verse with these words: “I guess we should pity the man in this world, who must use the earth for a bit. And I guess we should pity the man who must toil, from dawn to dusk for his bread. But these can be rich if they have contentment, and share in God’s salvation plan.” It opens by prompting us to reflect on what is truly valuable in life, contrasting the daily toil of those who strive for material gain with the deeper riches found in contentment and […]
20 Inspiring and Uplifting Bible Verses about Faith
Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. As Christians, our safety in this world lies in ever-increasing reliance and trust in our Heavenly Father. He’s our sustainer, comforter, and provider. The challenges of this world can push us to the wall and cause us to doubt God’s love for us but we should hold up to our faith and believe that regardless of the situation God is still in control and cares deeply for us, His Children.
O wretched man that I am!
Being a Christian is hard unless we accept by faith the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We have the whole Trinity on our side as we fight the evil one. Our God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble (Psalms 46:1). Jesus, who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes we were healed (1 Peter 2:24), is also with us. The Holy Spirit is our comforter and is there to teach us and direct us into all truth. (John 16:13).
Our Identity in Christ
As we look at Christ as our perfect example we are to solely rely on His merits and guidance to go by each day. We can do all through the strength that He gives us. (Philippians 4:13). We are to avoid dwelling on past negative experiences, have a positive outlook on life, feel confident in ourselves, see our overall strengths and weaknesses, and accept them.
What does the Bible say about anxiety, worry, and stress?
Are you feeling stressed, worried, and anxious? I’m right here with you Philippians 4:6-7 is often quoted when the term anxiety comes up. It says that “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”. Read More and learn how to make it applicable in your life.