How Welcome do the Visitors to Your Church Feel?
Psalm 55:14- We who had sweet fellowship together Walked in the house of God in the throng. A congregation’s goal is to be able to spread the word of the Lord to as many people as they can. A part of this is being able to show new members that they are wanted and...
Abandoning Your Faith in College
James 1: 5-7 - 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed...
Spiritual Life: Someone, Not Something
In Colossians 3:23, the bible states that- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. This verse is the basis of all our human actions, whether it be working in a professional setting, tending to other people or...
Sharing Peace with Others
Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Have you ever met someone who has a special glow? You know the people who seem so at peace that you are convinced they don’t have a worry in the world? Chances are you have...
Help the Poor
Deuteronomy 15:11 – “There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.” The world is a big place filled with people who need help. While we pray for everyone to...
Using Faith to Break Out of Loneliness
Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Loneliness is the feeling of isolation from people, groups, and environments. Chances are at some point in your life you have felt lonely. Or, you feel that way right now. The first thing to know is...
Finding Patience During Difficult Times
Proverbs 14:29 – “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” Difficult times tend to lead to the feeling of anxiousness, stress, and anger. Have you ever been going through a difficult time in life and made a bad...
Forgiving Others
Luke 17:3-4 – So watch yourselves. “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.” Forgiveness is...
Expect the Unexpected
Matthew 24:1-51 – Jesus left the temple and was going away when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will...
Standing Strong in Your Faith
Ephesians 6:11 – “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” As a Christian, you are often confronted with non-believers saying things that could make you doubt your faith. Sometimes you might feel like you...