"The typical view of the Christian life is that it means being delivered from all adversity. But it actually means being delivered in adversity, which is something very different." "God does not give us overcoming life— He gives us life as we overcome." "Our...
"You have tested my heart; You have examined me at night. You have tried me and found nothing evil; I have determined that my mouth will not sin."Psalm 17:3 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) Sadly, we know that David's will was not sufficient to keep him from sinning...
Sympathy says, “I'm sorry you're hurt,” and it stops there. Empathy is a deeper commitment that says, “I hurt with you." But compassion says, “I will do anything it takes to stop your hurt." (Rick Warren) Growing toward compassion is growing toward The Abundant...
The full Scripture is:"I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me." John 17:23 Most Bible commentaries focus on the unity of the Church of God. I focus...
Worshiping God is not a task to be done or a chore to be completed and checked off. It is a must-do, not for God but for ourselves. There is no other way to remain whole and experience the abundant life.
That's the full message. So keep praying and keep churning. It's how we find the Abundant Life.