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The power of calm

Олексій • 1 year назад

We are busy people. Між роботою та домом, сім’єю та друзями, насиченими розкладами та нескінченними завданнями виникає спокуса поспішати крізь наші дні, навіть не зупиняючись, щоб підняти очі. But God, speaking through the psalmist, said: “Enough of the struggle,” He says, “know that I am your God.” I am the conqueror of nations, then I (…)

How weakness becomes strength

Олексій • 1 year назад

Think of a situation you would like to change, and imagine what the apostle Paul must have been going through in 2 Corinthians 12. Paul was suffering and therefore constantly begged God to relieve him of his pain. But God does not change Paul’s situation. Instead, God tells Paul that His grace is sufficient for (…)

The value of each other

Олексій • 1 year назад

No matter how much the world around us tries to push us toward self-reliance, God created us for each other. For the community. For life not alone. The author of Proverbs said: “A friend is always a friend, and a brother is born to share misfortune.” Proverbs 17:17 UMT We all face hard times—sometimes when (…)

A heart that follows God

Олексій • 1 year назад

When we plant an apple tree seed, we expect the apple tree to grow. It is the seeds and roots that decide which tree grows in the soil. Similarly, when we belong to God, we expect goodness and righteousness to increase in our lives. It is the fruit of our actions that tells us what (…)

See your “tomorrow”

Олексій • 1 year назад

Because we walk by faith, not by sight. — 2 Corinthians 5:7 I like to admire the cloudless blue sky. The sky is one of the masterpieces of our great Creator, given to us for joy. Pilots use different expressions to describe the best sky conditions for flying. But I like the next one the (…)

A gift worth receiving

Олексій • 1 year назад

After Jesus healed a man who had been paralyzed for nearly four decades, the religious Jews became angry with Him. It may seem strange because healing is a good thing, but Jesus performed this miracle on the Sabbath, a day of rest. In the Old Testament, God gave believers a long list of rules to (…)

The power of thinking

Олексій • 1 year назад

Did you know that thoughts can actually make you more anxious, happy, scared, or satisfied? And what you spend time thinking about can affect your emotions, your actions, and ultimately your character? Your thoughts are some of the most powerful things about you. The Scriptures can tell us a lot about our thoughts because God (…)

Leaning on Jesus

Олексій • 1 year назад

At the table, at Jesus’ bosom, there was one of His disciples whom Jesus loved. — John 13:23 Sometimes, when I lay my head on the pillow at night and pray, I imagine leaning on Jesus. As I do this, I always remember what the Word of God tells us about the apostle John. The (…)

The good, the bad and the terrible

Олексій • 1 year назад

I will not leave you, nor will I retreat from you! — Hebrews 13:5 A dear friend of mine sent me the following message: “I’m so glad we can tell each other the good things, the bad things, and the terrible things!” We have been friends for many years and have learned to share both (…)

A worthy guide

Олексій • 1 year назад

Is it possible to live a life that honors God? Is it possible to train our minds and bodies to do what we know is right instead of feeling powerless in the face of temptation? Paul’s letter to the churches in Galatia is a guide to the following questions: “But I say to you, let (…)