Who are we trusting? Ourselves? God?
What happens when we trust our own resources to solve the problem? We solve the problem but we don’t see …
Tag Archives: 2 Corinthians 1
What is joy? Why is it important?
It is easy to forget about joy. It is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus …
Compassion — A Vital Character Requirement in the Followers of Jesus
Compassion is an attitude of care and concern, grounded in pity and sympathy towards others, given to me by Jesus. …
Hope — It Can be Placed in God in the Face of Difficulty or Trial
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …
“I try to be as true to my word as God is to his.” ~Apostle Paul
Oh my goodness. Am I as true to my word as God is to His? God doesn’t flip flop when …
“When we suffer for Jesus, it works out for your healing and salvation.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a suffering that is for a great reason. It is a suffering for Jesus and it leads to …
“We want you to be as proud of us as we are of you when we stand together before our Master Jesus.” ~~Apostle Paul
Will I be proud when I stand before Jesus? That is a stunning question. Think about it. Will I? Do …
“We’re writing hoping that you’ll now see the whole picture as well as you’ve seen some of the details.” ~~Apostle Paul
We hear a lot about seeing the “big picture”. The Apostle Paul clearly got that. He realized it is easy …
“Don’t try to read between the lines or look for hidden meanings in this letter.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul is clear about Jesus. His writing is clear about God. God’s word is clear. There is no “I wonder …
“We can face you with our heads held high.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a certain kind of honor that is worth having. False pride, in doing it “my way” is useless. …
“Instead of trusting in our own wits to get out of it, we were forced to trust God totally” ~Apostle Paul
What happens when we trust our own resources to solve the problem? We solve the problem but we don’t see …
