The aches and pains of this world go beyond just our physical selves, but there's something better waiting
An Upgrade from a Tent
Tents aren't terrible, but they tend to be transient
Waiting for a New Home
Do you look forward to an upgrade that you've been promised in the future?
The Scales are Unbalanced (in our Favor!)
The weight of suffering is certainly great, but there is encouragement to be found when we also look at the other side of the scale
Worn-Out Containers With a Treasure Inside
External wear and tear doesn't have to dim the light inside of us, but we'll probably need some help
What Does It Prove?
What is the value of having to go through suffering?
How You Holdin’ Up?
Rather than avoiding conflict, maybe we just need someone to back us up when it presses in on us
Good Enough to Carry the Good News?
It's a big deal to have the message of God to share with others. Are we up to the task? (Do we need to be?)
A Beautiful View Through a Smudgy Window
The greatest light can be obscured by something that gets in the way
Why, and What’s Next?
There's a good reason that followers of Jesus can take heart, even when life is difficult
Not for Profit
What can we learn from Paul the apostle's "not for profit" ministry?
What’s That Smell?
Like an enjoyable smell of food, flowers, or fragrance, our lives can be a pleasant offering to God as we share the good news about Him with others
Both Certain and Good
Rather than worrying about bad things that "might" happen, can we build our lives on something that is the exact opposite?
Yes, Indeed
God offers us a "Yes" to returning to Him in Jesus Christ, but we must not get that message mixed up with noise around us
Trip in Vain
Ever go on a journey that never reached its intended destination?
Plain Teaching
Good lessons don't always require an advanced degree to understand, but we won't benefit from them unless we put them into practice
Confident vs. Boastful
Sometimes, an objective testimony on our own behalf isn't bragging; it's necessary!
Timeless Gifts of Comfort
Sometimes, we just need our basic human needs to be met, rather than burying the solution within a history lesson
Time for a Check-Up
Learning about love is one thing, but it doesn't make a difference until we decide how to practice it
Pretty Good, or the Best?
Filling up on whatever you see first may mean you miss out on something better
Those Who Sin Differently 