Not everything that is good for us seems like a positive thing in the short run, but the long-term payoff can be amazing
Tag: Hope
When It’s OK to Boast
While we shouldn't be obnoxious about our own achievements, maybe there are things others have done that we should boast about
How Great is This Hope?
It's can be fun to receive what we have hoped for, but there's something even better waiting for you if you accept it.
More Than a Little Bug
If your problem is too big for you to handle on your own, there's someone else who can squash it for you.
Too Much Light?
While we may worry about light pollution in the physical world, the spiritual condition of many people is extremely dark, and they need some light (along with some love).
Who’s Getting Blessed?, Part 2
Let's consider how we can relate our behavior and our blessings.
Who’s Getting Blessed?, Part 1
Maybe whether or not we are blessed isn't measured the way that we thought it was.
All People for Jesus
Until everyone has gotten a fair chance to understand and decide whether or not they will accept Jesus, the work of the church is not yet done.
I Don’t Belong Here
Ever feel like you just don't quite fit in here on earth? Turns out, that's actually OK - you can still be on the right path, even when it looks different from those around you.
You Know It’s Going to be a Bad Day When…
When the bad days turn to even worse days, there's not always a simple solution, but there is hope.
Carried on His Shoulders
It's much easier to cross the finish line if we let someone else carry us.
Why Does God Have Plans for Us?
When God's plans don't match our own, what is He working to accomplish?
Look Towards the Wilderness
Where can we look when we are in imminent danger of losing hope?
One-Line Prayer List
Sometimes, the Bible already contains the prayers that we need to pray for others.
Read the Bible, Be the Church, and Pray, Part 1
What do we do when a source of strength is no longer available?
Worn Out
What can we call upon when we are out of our own resources?
You Don’t Know Me
When we all have our own junk cluttering up our hearts, is there any truth and hope that applies to us all?
Stuck Indoors
Do we sometimes feel like we should be doing more, but are stuck in a situation where we can't support the Kingdom of God as much as we want?
Really Living
If more money, more power, or more popularity doesn't guarantee happiness, then what will?
Not What You Think It Means
Have you ever found out that you were using a word completely different from its definition?
Those Who Sin Differently 