Jealousy

I heard a sermon today, that was primarily aimed at preachers, and it spoke about rejoicing with others in times of their success.  The Bible tells us to weep with those who weep and to rejoice with those who rejoice.  At another person’s failure, we might experience feelings of superiority, but when their successes are [...]

The Umbrella of God’s Blessing

All the Bible is God-breathed revelation, therefore, one verse is not greater than another.  On the other hand, there are some verses that are especially precious to us, because they seem to jump out at us with a special message of hope, promise, or comfort.  One such verse for me, is 2 Peter 1:3, which [...]

When You Are Depressed

Depression is a terrible malady, and it is running rampant in our society.  Depression is feeling of hopelessness and despair, than can take such a deep hold on an individual, that all kinds of other physical and emotional problems occur as a result. What’s the cure for depression?  Well, like most things, it depends on [...]

Change You Can Believe In

2 Thessalonians 5:17, “Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away, behold, all thing have become new.” Being in Christ changes eveything.  It is a lasting change, lasting not only throughout time, but for eternity.  It is being changed from the kingdom of darkness to the [...]

Give to Get

The real reason for being a giver is love and adoration to God, who so richly gives us every good and perfect gift, and for the joy that is derived from doing so. Without going into Bible verses, which are many, I will just give a word a personal testimony.  I have found that, as [...]