Our reading in 1 Thessalonians 2:17 opens with Paul writing to the Thessalonians that he had been “torn away…” from them even though he made every effort to stay in Thessalonica and be there with his church family. When I read these words, I picture a war like scene where
As you grow in your faith and share your love for God with others, some will make fun of your faith. Not everyone believes in the truth that God is good and in the hope that Jesus is coming back. But God knew you would feel embarrassed sometimes. He knew
Before I was a mom, I used to think I was going to be a pretty terrific one. I mean, I read all the right books, babysat as a teenager, earned my degree in elementary education AND had the experience of teaching for a few years. From my naive perspective,
(Our James study has been translated into 17 languages!) We want to encounter God in a new and fresh way every time we visit Scripture. And we want to make friends along the way- real friends who will help us celebrate the smallest win and tell us the toughest truth.
I love this time of year. January is a month for new beginnings, restarts, new goals, and yearly resolutions…which, if I’m honest, I always struggle to keep. It’s a time for looking over the previous year and reflecting on the good, the bad and yes…even the ugly. A time to
When you read the book of James in the New Testament, you’re reading something that was written by the half-brother of Jesus. How amazing to be able to read words written by a man who grew up in the same home as our Lord. James is never listed as one
God multiplies our big leaps of faith into wide tides for His kingdom, pulling more into His embrace. God does not show us the full picture when we say yes to Him, but His promises never fail to come to fruition. And they come bearing multitudes of fruit. Helen PQuadros
“Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name…” – Philippians 2:9 The story of redemption begins in the first book of the Bible. In the early part of Genesis, after Adam and Eve had disobeyed God through the temptation of
(Our upcoming study: His Name Is..has been translated into 13 languages, one of them being Polish!) We want to encounter God in a new and fresh way every time we visit Scripture. And we want to make friends along the way- real friends who will help us celebrate the smallest
This is a lesson I’ve had to learn the hard way. And if I’m completely honest with you, it’s a lesson that I’m still learning. What you think about matters. I recently came home from a long day of meetings, various kid pickups and drop-offs, basketball practice, and deadlines… and