There is some wisdom to be found in this article from Theolatte when you find yourself stuck on a problem passage that is causing you some doubts or concerns……………
FIVE STEPS FOR GETTING UNSTUCK WITH DIFFICULT BIBLE PASSAGES
“Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit, for Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” (Matthew 5:3)
Here is a helpful commentary on part of the Beatitudes in the Gospel of Matthew that believers need to apply in their places of work. Rather than fight with others to be seated at the “preferred seats at the head of the table at the banquet,” we should content ourselves to sit at the end of the table and wait for the Lord to make room for us at the head of the table in His time and in His way. From the Theology of Work Project…………………
Scriptures on Peace
Here, author Frank Viola presents a nice collection of Bible verses that speak of God’s peace. From The Deeper Journey………………
The Christian faith is a mystery
I really like this short devotional that touches on mystery in the Christian faith. We in the West have forgotten or neglected the importance of mystery, although it remains an important part of Eastern Orthodoxy, as well as being a topic that was addressed by all of the Reformers. From Telling the Truth……………
MATTHEW HENRY’S “METHOD FOR PRAYER”
Pray for Grace to Instruct you in the Things of God
Petition 3.14 | NIV
What is common grace (and why should we care?)
Those answers are provided in this very helpful article from Southern Equip……………
3 Reasons it’s hard to trust people
Sometimes because of past experiences or unrealistic expectations, we can find it hard to trust others. But Jesus is with us to walk us through our trust issues! From TrueFace………………..
https://www.trueface.org/blog/2021/2/12/3-reasons-its-hard-to-trust-people?__s=v2v3x83lgsotyrg4oc3q
How Much Money Is Enough? (and Other Wisdom From Proverbs)
Recent research by T. Rowe Price reveals that parents who are “trying to keep up with the Joneses” are more reluctant to talk to their kids about money, and 40% of parents are uncomfortable having …
Source: How Much Money Is Enough? (and Other Wisdom From Proverbs)
What Does 2 Timothy 1:7 Mean?
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.—2 Timothy 1:7
This article breaks down this oft-quoted verse, showing what is provided for believers through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. From Croosway……………………
https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-does-2-timothy-17-mean/
Encouragement for Those Who Feel They Have Lost Hope
Hope is often hard to find in this world, and for Christians, that is the point! Our hope lies not in the things in and of this world, but our hope is in the Lord. I invite you to click the link and watch the accompanying video from Randy Alcorn and Eternal Perspectives Ministries……………
https://www.epm.org/blog/2021/Mar/1/encouragement-feel-lost-hope
