The depressed often sit around in isolation, wrapped up in themselves and wallow in self-pity. How do we encourage them to get back in the mainstream of life? In the last 3 parts we have learned how to minister to their physical needs, their emotional needs and provide them with fresh new perspectives. Let us...
The story of Jacob shows us that God knows us better than we know ourselves. Our identity is secure in Him and we can trust in His ways and purposes for our life.
On one occasion, 10 lepers approached Jesus outside a village, and keeping their distance as required by law, called out in a loud voice for pity. Without exception, all lepers desire to be healed so they can be restored to society. So, one can imagine how grateful they must have been when they realized they...
God may appear silent, but He is never absent. Evil may be prevalent, but God is still the one with the final say. May we be encouraged to live faithfully for Him regardless of the circumstances we face – knowing that God’s quiet, abounding grace is more than enough to carry us through every day.
Some of the cruellest people are religious people. Look at the torture devices invented by the Spanish Inquisition and you’ll know what I mean. The torture devices were applied on people whose ideology differed from the political and religious authorities of the day. The “heretics” were viewed as enemies of the state. Today, you don’t...
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ...
