The quick answer? YES. We all want to be happy and to enjoy life! And the Bible tells us that this is a good thing. God promises his people joy: it is part of the Holy Spirit’s fruit in a believer’s life (Galatians 5:22) and Jesus promises his disciples multiple times that they will have complete … Continue reading Is it okay to want joy?
"But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink; deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep waters. Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up … Continue reading Prayer during suffering in Psalm 69
A household "spring cleaning" allows you to clean the dust and dirt that hides away in unnoticed spots - behind the refrigerator, on top of the kitchen cabinets, or under the beds. We can ignore those hidden spots, but that doesn't make the dust go away. The same is true of the dust and dirt … Continue reading Spiritual Spring Cleaning
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24 It is an exciting thing … Continue reading The attitude of your minds, in Ephesians
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others…. Do everything without grumbling or arguing. Philippians 2:3-4, 14 These words in Paul’s letter to the Philippians certainly still catch our attention today. “Don’t be … Continue reading Humility in Philippians
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. These first two verses from Psalm 1 give us great insight into how to surround … Continue reading Surround yourself well