Decrying the immorality in our culture is not the same as loving the sinner. As Christians we need to do both.
Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s the ability to do what we should, in spite of our fears. Joyce Meyer’s advice? “Do it afraid.”
“If you want God’s blessing, He must be the architect of the vision.” An architect first creates the building on paper. He’s the source.
The presence of fear does not mean you have no faith. Fear visits everyone. But make your fear a visitor and not a resident. (Max Lucado)
Become a worry-slapper. Treat frets like mosquitoes. Do you procrastinate when a bloodsucking bug lights on your skin? Of course you don’t!
“Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, despise our persons, but they are helpless against our prayers.”
Living life Jesus’ way works. After all, He’s our Creator. So it’s no surprise following Christ’s commands helps us live better lives.
In Moses’ time, God created holy fear in unbelieving hearts, through His supernatural acts of judgment. But fear of the Lord is different.
The gifts of the Magi weren’t random. I believe they were divinely inspired. Because each gift is symbolic of Christ’s unique identity.
This mother prayed the most dangerous prayer over her children I’ve ever heard of. Yet her boldness must have delighted the Lord’s heart.