“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1
Faith would be foolish if what we hope for does not have basis in reality, but God offers us all the reality we need, all the truth necessary to make an intelligent decision to follow Him. The very character of God cries out for such trust and, in addition, He sent His Son Jesus to display that character in the flesh and to provide the way to God.
Millions of people through the ages have risked all to believe that God is love and can be trusted. The Bible says, “This is what the ancients were commended for.” It does take faith to believe God and His Word, but we have the promise of Jesus, “whoever comes to me I will never drive away.”
Kindness is Contagious
“Be kind and compassionate to one another . . .” Ephesians 4:32
“Be Kind and compassionate one to another”, the Bible tells us. Why not today? It doesn’t have to be a meal—it could be a smile, opening the door for someone, or offering to baby sit, weed someone’s garden—the Lord will open your eyes to where you can pass on an act of kindness. Someone will see it and in turn be kind to someone else.
Words Count
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18
Maybe these verses underscore the obvious, but so often we treat words like computer bytes — weightless and dimensionless, and therefore harmless. Perhaps we have accepted the lie that sticks and stones break bones, but words cannot hurt us.
God, You brought this world together by speaking it into existence, and like You I may create universes of care, love, and encouragement in people around me. Help me choose nourishing, soul-growing things to say to people around me.
Keys to wise living:
1 Timothy 1:3-7
Teach -
Teach only sound, thoroughly biblical doctrine. Do not attempt to teach what you not fully understand.
Operate from a motive of love, faith, and good conscience in all you do.
Faith would be foolish if what we hope for does not have basis in reality, but God offers us all the reality we need, all the truth necessary to make an intelligent decision to follow Him. The very character of God cries out for such trust and, in addition, He sent His Son Jesus to display that character in the flesh and to provide the way to God.
Millions of people through the ages have risked all to believe that God is love and can be trusted. The Bible says, “This is what the ancients were commended for.” It does take faith to believe God and His Word, but we have the promise of Jesus, “whoever comes to me I will never drive away.”
Kindness is Contagious
“Be kind and compassionate to one another . . .” Ephesians 4:32
“Be Kind and compassionate one to another”, the Bible tells us. Why not today? It doesn’t have to be a meal—it could be a smile, opening the door for someone, or offering to baby sit, weed someone’s garden—the Lord will open your eyes to where you can pass on an act of kindness. Someone will see it and in turn be kind to someone else.
Words Count
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18
Maybe these verses underscore the obvious, but so often we treat words like computer bytes — weightless and dimensionless, and therefore harmless. Perhaps we have accepted the lie that sticks and stones break bones, but words cannot hurt us.
God, You brought this world together by speaking it into existence, and like You I may create universes of care, love, and encouragement in people around me. Help me choose nourishing, soul-growing things to say to people around me.
Keys to wise living:
1 Timothy 1:3-7
Teach -
Teach only sound, thoroughly biblical doctrine. Do not attempt to teach what you not fully understand.
Operate from a motive of love, faith, and good conscience in all you do.
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