When the black dirt gets smaller, it leaves deep cracks in the ground. All of the grass turns yellow, then brown, and then dies. A …
What do you smell like today? Is that too close to home? No way, God! Paul says that we are like warriors who have just …
Are we really winners despite “trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword”? Yes! That is the best assurance a …
Paul’s life is almost over, and he is being persecuted in a terrible prison. Many of the young men he mentored have stopped believing or …
When was the last time you met a new Christian brother or sister and told them all the things you liked about them? Don’t you …
Dear friend of Jesus, be patient with those around you who are not yet what God wants them to be. Remember that none of us …
Do you live your life with an end goal in mind? Paul had at least these two: “I don’t want to be ashamed, but brave,” …
Near the end of his life, Paul was in a lot of trouble, so many of the people he had led to Christ left him. …
This short, clear passage can be read in two ways: First, we are blessed when we do simple things to help God’s children. Second, we …
God is faithful! Scripture declares it. We’ve been through it. In fact, we treasure this promise from God, especially when things don’t go the way …
