Numbers 5:6,7 These verses are a summary of most of the laws God gave his people, Israel, and it is a reminder to us that the way we treat people matters to God, a lot. Just think how different the world would be if each of us took this instruction and applied it as ifContinue reading “Make it Right”
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What are you known for?
Galatians 5:22-23 There are many things Christians are accused off – intolerance, arrogance, ignorance, hypocrisy and being judgmental to name a few. Compare those observations to the characteristics we are actually supposed to be known for which are detailed in today’s verse. What we believe may be misconstrued or misunderstood but how we approach lifeContinue reading “What are you known for?”
Family issues
1 John 4:21 The people closest to us are often the ones that hurt us most deeply. Those closest to us are often the ones that let us down, aggravate us with their annoying habits, take advantage of us and disagree with us. After all, we cannot choose our family, whether it be our bloodContinue reading “Family issues”
In the dark
Psalm 23:4 Let’s face it – life can get pretty dark sometimes. It can feel like we are in a hole with no way out. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one or overwhelmed with the breakdown of a relationship or buried under the stress of your job or overcome by fearContinue reading “In the dark”
Anger alert
Ephesians 4:26-27 When we see our kids doing things we know are not good for them and that will hurt them we tend to get angry if they don’t listen to our wisdom. While our intentions are good the anger, when not identified and controlled, can lead to us doing things that hurt our relationshipContinue reading “Anger alert”
Who are you living for?
2 Corinthians 5:15 None of us want to feel left out, unimportant or as if we are being used for someone else’s benefit. Even more so if we had given up everything for them. The more we put into a relationship the more we expect to be included, trusted, thanked, valued and loved. Often peopleContinue reading “Who are you living for?”
Showing and Sharing
Matthew 28:19 I know I get caught up in the busyness of life and tend to forget that my purpose as a follower of Jesus is to introduce him to those around me. It is not about pushing my religion, it is not about increasing numbers at church, it is not about changing a politicalContinue reading “Showing and Sharing”
All it takes
1 John 1:9 When we hurt or offend someone whom we love the effect can be devastating and can impact the relationship for a long time. There are trust issues and there is pain. Even if we didn’t mean it or did but then regretted it there is no taking back what we have done.Continue reading “All it takes”
Under attack
Isaiah 54:17 When bad things happen to us or when we are accused of things we haven’t done we feel a desire to seek revenge or at the very least retribution. Our feelings are subjective because the pain we feel is real to us and from our view it certainly looks like the infliction hasContinue reading “Under attack”
The Bible
2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible is a big book full of stories, poems, proverbs, parables biographies, letters and more. Most of it is easy to read and understand while some parts are difficult to make sense of. The Bible points people to God and helps those who decide to serve and follow Jesus. There areContinue reading “The Bible”
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