John 20:25 Thomas famously doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw the scars in Christ’s hands and side. But instead of Jesus being angry, He met Thomas in his doubt with compassion and grace. And invited Thomas to see and touch His wounds so Thomas would believe. Then Jesus went further, addressing Thomas' doubt with a… Continue reading March 9th – John 20:25
Tag: Doubt
February 19th – 1 John 4:18
1 John 4:18 While we know that God’s perfect love has the power to cast out all fear, that doesn’t mean we won’t have times of feeling afraid. And those times don’t make us bad Christians, or mean we’ve failed God. Instead, they mean that we’re human. And all fall short daily. But in those… Continue reading February 19th – 1 John 4:18
November 25th – 1 Peter 4:12
1 Peter 4:12 Through an intense and transformative force, fire removes impurities from precious metals. Such are the intense trials we face in life. If we let them, they have the ability to purify our hearts, strengthen our resolve, and deepen our reliance on God. But the purification process is hard, and often times painful.… Continue reading November 25th – 1 Peter 4:12
August 25th – Colossians 2:1
Colossians 2:1 “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face.” We live in a “me first” society. And when it comes to helping others, many chose to sit back and watch. Or worse… Continue reading August 25th – Colossians 2:1
June 26th – John 8:44
John 8:44 “He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” Two of the of the greatest weapons Satan has in his… Continue reading June 26th – John 8:44
September 7th – Proverbs 25:28
Proverbs 25:28 God’s gift of emotions is a double edged sword. For with one side we experience love, joy, and gratitude. Yet with the other, pain, fear, and doubt. And make no mistake. Satan wields the bitter side of that blade ferociously and without mercy. But get this. He can only attack if we let… Continue reading September 7th – Proverbs 25:28
March 26th – James 1:6
James 1:6 We all face times of trial and tribulation. And God allows these times into our lives to strengthen both our faith, and obedience. Struggles also remind us how impossible it is to navigate life on our own. But thankfully, we never have to face anything alone. That’s why James tells us to pray… Continue reading March 26th – James 1:6
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