“Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua1:9). As God-lovers we have been given courage, because we believe our Mighty God will not fail or forsake us. This God given courage will guide us toward fulfillment of the plans and purposes God has for our lives. Courage gives us the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by…..
We have experienced many unprecedented challenges in 2020! As Christians, we have been given God’s grace and numerous opportunities to grow and press forward in faith! In our humanness, we are easily pulled into fear and all the negative emotions attached to the unknown! First, the Logos tells us to “be happy {in your faith] and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually(always).” Through the ups and downs of life, the zenith of Christian maturity is to walk in Love, Joy, Peace,…..
Many television networks, cable news broadcast, and various social media platforms would be out of business if they were required to report truthful, hopeful, optimistic, and positive messages. We discover ourselves feeling overwhelmed, and easily pulled in to the gloom, distrust, hopeless, and cynical worldviews that dominate our society. We are bombarded with negativism on every side- it is no wonder we struggle to stay in truth, positive hope, and faith! Yet God has given us guidelines that will help…..