“Jesus asked, “Do you finally believe? But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when you will be scattered, each one going his own way, leaving me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is wi...  Read More

There are so many reasons to feel discouraged during this season. When we hear the news of problems in the world, when we face challenges that seem overwhelming, when we have problems that don’t seem ...  Read More

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.Psalm 62:5-6Hope is the confident expectation of what God has ...  Read More

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all thing...  Read More

“But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. I am not commandin...  Read More

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 
Philippians 4:5Gentle joy recognizes that Believers share a common hope. Regardless of our differences, our names are all written in God’s “Bo...  Read More

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:18It is God's will for us to be thankful "in all circumstances." Now Paul is not saying we should be ...  Read More

“Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eati...  Read More

In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.Philippians 4:6Life comes from the Lord, and so does daily help. We come to the Lord through prayer, and the frui...  Read More

“Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. See that no one pays back evil for evil,...  Read More

“Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of thei...  Read More

“Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we don’t really need to write you. For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like ...  Read More