There are moments in life of deep sorrow, Hard times when it seems no flower will ever bloom again There are days when hope seems lost, When you reach out, longing to grasp some sense of security Yet, when there seems to be nothing left to hold onto, There is a Holy Hand that can…
Tag: Jesus
Humility doesn’t come naturally
“It’s not easy to keep your character pure in the times in which we live and it never has been. Our society encourages us to focus on self now more than ever. We are reminded daily that we need to cultivate a perfect exterior- be it the perfect body, or house, or Facebook page. It…
It’s Jesus
Know this: when you do good to anyone, you do it to the beloved Lord Himself, O Christian. Whatever you do with a heart that gives, Jesus receives your offering with joy. It is His own radiant Face that is imprinted upon the soul you help. Jesus is the lonely man on the street who…
Forgiveness is the key that unlocks many doors.
“Forgiveness is such an important practice in everyday life. It keeps our hearts free of bitterness and resentment and maintains a good relationship between us and God. If we forgive others, we will be forgiven by God but if we don’t- God will withhold forgiveness from us! There might be seasons in our lives when…
God is greater than the fire.
There are moments in life when the pain threatens to crush you. You fear that if you took one more step- your body, mind, and heart would give way under the unrelenting pressure. It’s in those critical moments that we feel we have been abandoned by everyone and especially by God. I can tell you…
How do we die to ourselves practically?
“A life lived denying yourself is one where you choose to die to yourself daily. It actually goes deeper than being just a choice, it’s a constant yielding of ourselves to God. We can never do this in our own strength, but by the power of His Spirit we receive both the desire and the…
