“And this is the testimony God has given us eternal life, and his life is his son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life” – 1 John 5:11 (NIV) Doubting our faith even for believers is the
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” – Philippians 1:21 (NIV) In much of life we are governed by the belief that one must win at someone’s loss. For example, during elections, there is always one candidate who wins above all, and becomes a representative
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – I Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Accepting defeat can be one of the most difficult things to accept. In the last US elections (2020) it is evidently clear that one presidential candidate is not about to
“Do everything in love” – 1 Corinthians 16:14 (NIV). There was once a young man who was admitted from a village school to an elite college. Once at the top of his class there he met star performers in almost every subject and even more in extracurricular activities where he
“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you” – Romans 12:3 (NIV) The fall of
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms” – 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) Once a certain person was passed a basket while in church to make a donation. He did not take this entreaty kindly.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace” – 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV). There is a saying as clockwork as a human body. In its pure form the body is a majestic creation by the eternal God made up
“Go to the ant you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise; it has no commander nor overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provision in summer and gathers its food at harvest” – Prov 6:6-8 (NIV) Every life will have its moments of up and down, just as all
“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever” – Psalm 30:11-12 (NIV). According to the English Cambridge dictionary, “a disappointment is something that is not
“He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord” – Psalm 40:3 (NIV) When David wrote, “May all who want to take my life be
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