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 […]
Effects of Random Acts of Kindness
Effects of Random Acts of Kindness Have you ever experienced a random act of kindness from a stranger? One day, I was driving along a busy highway, surrounded by large trucks and fast-moving cars. As I drove, a massive truck appeared in my rearview mirror. The driver kept flashing his lights. Naturally, I assumed something was wrong, maybe with his truck, so I pulled over to let him pass. He passed but didn’t go far. To my surprise, the truck stopped in the middle of the road. The driver got out and walked towards me, holding up traffic behind him. […]
God’s Love
God’s Love has always manifested around us. Since creation, the invisible attributes are clearly seen by everyone. Believers and unbelievers alike.
Why can we trust God?
Why can we trust God? God’s perfect will for us is for our own good and for His glory. We can trust that. Trust is the assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something
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.
Wait on the Lord
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint. – Isaiah 40:31 Patience is listed as one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. This implies that on our own, we may not fully embrace this virtue. It is a virtue that when fully integrated into someone’s life can lead them to have a better relationship with God. Our prayers and requests to God may take long to be answered in our human eyes. However, we should […]
God is Faithful
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God Romans 3:23 We live in a world where we face daily temptations and challenges. Sometimes we fall into these pitfalls and go against God’s will. This is not a new occurrence to mankind but has been in existence since the fall of man as described in Genesis 3. Sin is described as the transgression of the law (1 John 3:4 ). Throughout man’s existence, human beings have committed sin. What is however constant, is God’s presence. He is always near us and ready to help us overcome whatever circumstances […]
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