HOPE When You Least Expect It
The world we live in says hope is the desire for some good in the future and the wish that it might come true. That means it’s all based on a combination of circumstances and good luck. Scripture says hope is the desire for God’s goodness and will for my future and the expectation that He will fulfill it. That means it’s all based on the character and promises of God. Hope believes in God's eternal YES when our present circumstances say NO.
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- Dec 1, 2019HOPE When You Least Expect It
HOPE When You Least Expect ItThe world we live in says hope is the desire for some good in the future and the wish that it might come true. That means it’s all based on a combination of circumstances and good luck. Scripture says hope is the desire for God’s goodness and will for my future and the expectation that He will fulfill it. That means it’s all based on the character and promises of God. Hope believes in God's eternal YES when our present circumstances say NO.
- Nov 24, 2019Serving in the Midst of Conflict
Serving in the Midst of ConflictClimbing the ladder of power, prestige, position or popularity is normal. Descending the ladder is weird. True greatness is not in reaching the top of the ladder but in descending the ladder to serve others.
- Nov 17, 2019When Believers Disagree
When Believers Disagree
- Nov 10, 2019Fake Tolerance or Radical Acceptance
Fake Tolerance or Radical AcceptanceHow do you live in peace with someone whose views deeply offend you and whose values are radically different from yours? The tolerance promoted in our culture is normal, but it's really false and doesn't work. However, the radical acceptance Jesus calls us to may look weird in our world, but only it can transform lives forever.
- Nov 3, 2019From False Peace to True Peace
From False Peace to True PeaceSome Christians falsely believe that if two people are not openly fighting, that means peace. However, that is a false peace that isn't really peace at all. Only the supernatural power of Jesus can remove the barb of unforgiveness and bitterness in us and lead us to a true peace with others.
- Oct 28, 2019Jesus’ Way of Resolution
Jesus’ Way of ResolutionThis should be the world's perspective on us: That Christians get into conflict? NORMAL. That they actually resolve them? WEIRD.
- Oct 20, 2019There’s No Such Thing as Personal Holiness Without Social Holiness
There’s No Such Thing as Personal Holiness Without Social HolinessHoly to be Wholly His Whenever there is injustice or evil anywhere in the world, it should matter to the people of God. Jesus' gift of holiness gives us a heart to fight for it to be visible anywhere in the world where you can't see it yet.
- Oct 13, 2019True Holiness Cannot Remain with You
True Holiness Cannot Remain with YouGod made you holy to be wholly His, but that holiness never stays with you! It always overflows from you to others. Because he has changed your heart, you definitely are not the same and you definitely cannot be silent.
- Oct 6, 2019Overcoming the Hard Times
Overcoming the Hard TimesSuffering comes in all shapes, sizes and duration. It is horrible and can even be overwhelming. It isn’t fair and it's unavoidable. But it doesn’t have to be the last word. Suffering can be used by God as a powerful tool in our fight to take on the holiness of Jesus.
- Sep 29, 2019The Beauty of a Relationship Rehab
The Beauty of a Relationship RehabAs Rebecca Manley Pippert said, "Holiness, from God’s perspective, is intimately connected to how we treat people. Holiness is rooted in relationship." That is why one of the most important fruits of holiness in our lives is shalom, peace with God and peace with others.
