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One of the ways the Spirit of God ministers grace to us in times of trial is through music that is rich with biblical language and imagery. This does not necessitate the lyrics be direct quotations from Scripture, but many
Continue readingContinuing our study of the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12, which we began yesterday, we need to consider five more markers on the road to true happiness. Happiness comes to those who have integrity of heart (v.8) – Jesus said, “Blessed
Continue readingOne of the most famous portions of the Bible is Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, which begins with what have become known as The Beatitudes. Each of these snippets of divine wisdom begins with the word, “Blessed,” which actually means
Continue readingAre you willing to suffer on behalf of the spiritual progress of others? Do you believe in the power of the Word of God to change human hearts? If not, your effectiveness in biblical ministry will be less effective than
Continue readingHELP! I’m Living with Terminal Illness is a new resource from the pastoral heart of Reggie Weems. For those suffering with a terminal diagnosis and for their family and friends, this booklet conveys practical advice, spiritual consolation, and, most importantly,
Continue readingFew attributes of God bring as much comfort to us in our suffering than omniscience. Knowing that God knows everything in the past, present, and future assures us of His providential care and the wise outworking of His perfect will
Continue readingAccording to Thomas Brooks, a British Congregationalist preacher who lived 1608-1680, church history records the extent to which the early followers of Jesus suffered for their faith. Peter was crucified with his heels upward—Christ was crucified with his head upwards,
Continue readingGod’s Word clearly exhorts us to test the teachings of men (and women) because there are many false doctrines in the world and, sometimes, more commonly, in the church (1 John 4:1). Applying this exhortation includes being diligent to follow
Continue readingEach time we are overcome by the depths of our sin against God, or the suffering it brings into our own lives and the lives of others, we are graciously granted an opportunity from God to run once again into
Continue reading“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance” (James 1:2-3). Trials test how we stand in our faith before God and how we conduct ourselves before others while
Continue readingFaith is like a muscle; it gets stronger the more it is exercised and pushed to the limit. Though the nature of faith includes the element of submission (as we saw yesterday), this submission is not flawless, complete, or without
Continue readingFather, You say You are sufficient for my every need, my Strength for my every weakness. – Lord, I believe; help my unbelief. Father, You say You work all things together for good for those who love You (even feebly).
Continue readingGod is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 God is our “refuge,” which means that He is a place of shelter, a place of safety. He is the One to whom we must
Continue readingApart from the suffering of Jesus on the cross of Calvary the book of Job is the best biblical illustration of human suffering. In a few moments’ time Job, a great man of the east, lost all of his wealth
Continue readingDear suffering brother or sister in the Lord, I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately and praying the Lord will continue to strengthen and comfort you in your present trial and bless you with the eyes of childlike faith
Continue reading[The Lord has recently brought to mind a letter I had written to my congregation at the end of 2006, three days after my wife and I experienced miscarriage. A recent post, 7 Reasons to Remember an Unborn Life, made
Continue readingYesterday, I had an enjoyable and very helpful discipleship counseling session with a brother in the Lord over the lunch hour. God in His providence linked us up a few months ago because we both tend to struggle with unhealthy
Continue readingYesterday, I posted an article by this same title. It was my 1st attempt and could have done a better job. Let me try again. If some cobwebs remain in my brain from yesterday I will not mind your iron-sharpening-iron
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
