Consider it pure joy by faith, not by sight.

It is to the benefit of the church that she experiences the same trials as the world whether it’s physical … More

The sweet will of God, Christ in us.

“I don’t want to disappoint God. Therefore, I’m going to do everything in my power to make sure I do … More

Forgiveness relieves both the offender and the victim.

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? … More

Do not worry.

Though you do not will to say the wrong thing or do the wrong thing, it will happen. Those are … More

The church is to move like a lifeboat, not like an aircraft carrier.

The church can sometimes seem like an aircraft carrier. Changes in direction may seem hard to come by. A lifeboat, … More

A law to rejoice? on hard liquor?

Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, … More

Relax, rejoice, rest.

“for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.” (Hebrews 4:10) One … More

I had tried to lose my religion on my own, but couldn’t.

I had tried to lose my religion before. I was single then living with my brother. Just the two of … More