There is no failure in your life that stops God from loving you. All that you need to know God’s compassion is to seek him with all your heart. This is the core message that God gave his people who were thoroughly defeated, humiliated and plundered by their enemies.
Such disasters happened because God’s … Read the rest
The Psalmist is thirsting for God. He desires to meet him. But now his mood is not one of enthusiasm. There is darkness in his soul. He is down in spirit and discouraged in his soul.
You might have seen good times in life when along with others you found joy in worshipping God. … Read the rest
The preaching of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing (1 Corinthians 1:18). Therefore many believers try to make the gospel acceptable to others by preaching a gospel without the cross. It cannot make an impact on souls crushed under the burden of sin and its guilt and shame.
Along with Paul let
When the struggles in our life stretch into days, weeks, months and years; it is likely that we grow disheartened. We long for deliverance; but it seems that it will never come.
It is then that there is the cry from our hearts, “How long, O LORD? Will you forget me for ever” (Psalm 13:1).
Hear the Lord’s message to you today: “I am with you.”
He is with you because he has chosen you.
He is with you because he loves you.
He is with you because you are his child.
He is with you and he is mighty to save.
Therefore you need not fear. Go out to
Dear child of God, are you in darkness today? Have you lost hope? Before you give up; read on.
Possibly you are licking your wounds because you have failed in some area of life. In spite of all your efforts every trouble seems to have intensified. Others are mocking you and might have written you
The truth is that believers pass through times of doubt and despair in spite of their faith and trust in God. It has become difficult to hold on to faith in such experiences of darkness because everywhere we hear preachers who talk of “always smiling happy victorious life.”
The Bible is different as it speaks
The comforting truth about God’s promises is that they are set against the backdrop of human sin and failure.
Therefore the promises of God can certainly be believed. For God is not talking about fulfilling these promises to a perfect people; but he is talking about doing good things for those who have sinned,
When Jesus was born he was placed in a manger; the place where the cattle fed. It clearly tells you and me he is willing to be part of our lives however lowly a station in life we occupy. His humble birth was the beginning of several gestures of God’s grace towards you.
#1. The
Life often throws unexpected twists and turns at us that might hurt us real bad. During such moments it is easy to complain, become bitter and depressed. Yet there is a better way.
It is to rely on God’s grace. We need to accept that certain things in life cannot be changed. But this acceptance
There is a sadness when a fire dies. Till then it was licking flames. It was brilliant. It gave light and warmth. But as you watch, slowly the glow fades. But then you suddenly shudder. It is not the fire outside. But it is in … Read the rest
You have hope. You are not a failure in God’s eyes because you are struggling with the habit of masturbation!
You’re probably reading this article because you are longing to find victory over this sinful habit. You have struggled to overcome this habit for so many years; but have failed. Each time you failed, you … Read the rest
The word depression immediately brings thoughts of darkness. Yes, depression can be described as absence of light. It can also be absence of joy.
When all the world seems happy and asks us to be like them we simply can’t. The sadness is increased when nobody understands what we are passing through.
They come out … Read the rest
The hurts of life are painful.
And the agony of some life-experiences are like volcanic lava that boil and occasionally erupt under great pressure.
The suffering is real.
And words of comfort or care from your dearest may not wipe away those tears.
The question is: Can God?
The first thing to note is that, … Read the rest
There is great danger in living in the past. If you have a problem in this area of life, then you ought to remember that there is an empty tomb in the land of Israel. Only one of its kind exists in the world. This empty tomb is the symbol of your hope for the … Read the rest
| Mercy is an attitude of kindness and forgiveness shown where none is expected. Certainly we have no grounds to expect God’s mercy. Sin in us is so repulsive to God that it draws a line of separation between us and God that cannot be crossed. Yet God shows mercy to us through His Son Jesus |
Salvation is a joyous affair. Its sounds of joy echo in the heavens above where there is joy in the presence of angels when one sinner repents. God is made glad when one is saved. This joy is so huge that Jesus was willing to endure the shame of the cross. He is so full … Read the rest
Open doors in life mean opportunity, progress and promotion. But unexpectedly certain open doors close. It leaves you desperate. Then you cry out, “O my God, where are you? Is it all over for me? Open one door for me. Give me a sign of your goodness.1”
This cry comes from desperation. … Read the rest
We have a God who encourages us. He is One who “knows how we are formed,” and “remembers that we are dust” (Psalm 103:14 NIV). Therefore He has compassion on us. He makes His compassion known by giving us encouragement. It comes in a variety of ways. A timely word, a needed financial help, a … Read the rest
Evil is on the increase everyday. Whether you like it or not, you are constantly being exposed to evil influences.
The different kinds of evil influences that surround you are deadly. For example, the many advertisements that you see constantly make your mind a battlefield. The colorful sights and seductive sounds that abound around you … Read the rest
STOP. Do not take your life. Help is on the way.
God is watching over you. He loves you unconditionally. He loves you in this moment of your trouble. He loves you just as you are.
Do you think that you are so dirty inside out that even you hate yourself? Even here and now, … Read the rest
1, 2, 3 … 100 … 1000 … 10000 … million … trillion … zillion … infinity!
As the numbers grow big we stop counting. We assign them names. And when we lose count totally, we say “infinity!”
But, as usual, let us start with “One!” You are one among many. You have a name. … Read the rest
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16 NIV Bible).
Sin
There is something in our lives that separates us from a holy God. It is sin. Sin present in us is what makes us … Read the rest
God Loves You!
You are unique. There is no one else like you on earth. There never was one like you, nor will there be one again. This fact itself tells you that you are special!
You are special because of a more important reason too. You have been created in the image and likeness … Read the rest
