The book of Nahum has a message current for our current context. It concerns the character of God and His relationship to the nations of this world. It is a message of a just God and His indictment on the city of Ninevah, along with a message of hope for the people of God.
Luke 18:15–30 (NLT) 15 One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But when the disciples saw this, they scolded the parents for bothering him. 16 Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them!…
Confident living in uncertain times has more to do who we are ‘in Christ’ than how we are situated in our world. How can you and I live confidently when life is so unsettled? Paul, in writing to his friends at Ephesus, reminds us of how we can live with great confidence, even though our…
This series is about how we can reorient the rhythms of life in order to have a missional impact on the world in which we live. And it begins with considering what missional living looks like. Colossians 4:2-6 (NLT) 2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. 3 Pray for…
Mark 2:1-12 (ESV) 1 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a…
10:36 For you have need of endurance,…”
10:39 But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.
Research tell us that resilient people live longer, live healthier, and have healthier relationships. Resilience is our capacity to adjust to changes and challenges in our life, as well as the ability to “spring back” after dealing with a difficult and stressful time. (The American Psychological Association). It is the ability to cope under pressure.