Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. (Romans 12:15 NIV) There will always be those who would rather mourn than rejoice with you. Those who would rather offer their condolences than their congratulations. Don’t take it personally. People can’t give what they don’t have. Those who lack joy can’t rejoice with you.ContinueContinue reading “Rejoice”
Category Archives: New Testament
Rejoice in the Lord!
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NIV) From his prison cell, Paul penned the well-known verse, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” In fact, Philippians has come to be known as the epistle of joy because of its repeated emphasis on joy. IfContinueContinue reading “Rejoice in the Lord!”
Walk the Talk
“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?”’ (Luke 6:46 NLT) Jesus’ followers still face a similar problem today. While giving Him the supreme title of “Lord,” we struggle with putting His words into practice. That’s why in his letter, the apostle James addressed this problem. HeContinueContinue reading “Walk the Talk”
Hush, Little Baby
But for right now, friends, I’m completely frustrated by your unspiritual dealings with each other and with God. You’re acting like infants in relation to Christ, capable of nothing much more than nursing at the breast. Well, then, I’ll nurse you since you don’t seem capable of anything more. As long as you grab forContinueContinue reading “Hush, Little Baby”
The Power of the Word
What God has said isn’t only alive and active! It is sharper than any double-edged sword. His word can cut through our spirits and souls and through our joints and marrow, until it discovers the desires and thoughts of our hearts. (Hebrews 4:12 CEV) To counter bullying, little children were mistakenly taught to quote andContinueContinue reading “The Power of the Word”
Handle With Care
Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. (Psalm 127:3 NIV) God loves and cares very much about children. Jesus lovingly welcomed the little children that came to Him, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”ContinueContinue reading “Handle With Care”
A Lesson From a Little Child
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me! Don’t try to stop them. People who are like these little children belong to the kingdom of God. I promise you that you cannot get into God’s kingdom, unless you accept it the way a child does.”(Mark 10:14-15 CEV) When I first started teaching Sunday school, IContinueContinue reading “A Lesson From a Little Child”
God Values Young People
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. (1 Timothy 4:12 NLT) While society sees young people as incompetent and immature, God sees great potential. In fact, almost everyContinueContinue reading “God Values Young People”
Who Do You Say He Is?
Jesus and his disciples went to the villages near the town of Caesarea Philippi. As they were walking along, he asked them, “What do people say about me?” The disciples answered, “Some say you are John the Baptist or maybe Elijah. Others say you are one of the prophets.” Then Jesus asked them, “But whoContinueContinue reading “Who Do You Say He Is?”
Just Say the WORD
In Matthew 8, a centurion, whose servant was sick at home, came to Jesus asking for help. When Jesus agreed to go and heal the servant, He was astonished to hear the centurion say: “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant willContinueContinue reading “Just Say the WORD”
Rising with the Son 