Understanding the Power of Staying Connected to Jesus Through Every Season of Life Bible Verse: John 15:5 (KJV) “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” The Importance of Staying Connected to Christ Every living thing needs the right conditions to grow. A tree requires healthy roots, nourishing…
Understanding Spiritual Strength, Protecting Your Heart and Mind, and Learning to Stand Firm in God's Truth Key Bible Verse: Ephesians 6:11 (KJV) “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Strength Beyond What the Eyes Can See Every person experiences struggles that require strength, courage, and perseverance. Some challenges are visible to ever…
Understanding God's Spiritual Protection and Learning to Face Life's Battles With Faith, Truth, and Prayer Key Bible Verse: Ephesians 6:11 (KJV) “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Every Battle Requires the Right Strength Life brings many kinds of battles. Some are visible to everyone, while others take place quietly within our hearts and…
Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:3 (KJV) “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” Planning for Tomorrow While Trusting God Today Every person carries hopes for the future. We make plans for our families, careers, education, finances, relationships, and personal growth. We imagine the kind of life we want to build, the responsibilities we hope to fulfil, and the goals we wa…
Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” Introduction: When You Feel You Are Not Strong Enough There are moments in life when we reach the limits of our own strength. We may try our best to solve a…
Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” When Life Does Not Move at the Pace You Expect One of the most difficult experiences in life is waiting for something that matters deeply to us. We may be waiting for an answer to a prayer, an…
Bible Verse: James 1:5 (KJV) “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” When You Do Not Know What to Do Next Life regularly places us in situations where we must make decisions without knowing exactly what the future holds. Sometimes the choices are small, such as deciding how to respond to a difficult conversa…
Bible Verse: Romans 12:2 (KJV) “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” The Thoughts You Choose Can Shape the Life You Live Every day, our minds are influenced by countless messages, experiences, conversations, expectations, and memories. Some of these influences encoura…
Bible Verse: John 10:11 (KJV) “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” You Do Not Have to Find Your Way Alone Life often feels like a journey through unfamiliar places. We make decisions about our families, careers, relationships, responsibilities, and future, hoping that the choices we make will lead us toward a meaningful life. Sometimes the path seems clear, a…
The Power of Forgiveness: Letting Go of Hurt and Choosing Love Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:32, King James Version “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.” Why Forgiveness Matters in Our Lives Every person experiences moments when someone else's words or actions cause pain. A friend may betray our trust, a family member ma…
