A very good reminder that we are all lost and vulnerable without God. From PlaceforTruth.org………
Psalm 124: If Not for God
The Sad Christian
Despite some nonbiblical and harmful teachings abroad in the land, Christians do get sad, and some suffer terribly from depression. If you do, then you are in very good company! As one who has struggled with depression my whole life, it helps me to hear and read the experiences of others of my brothers and sisters. From Credo House……….
20 Reasons Why We Pray
I needed this encouragement today! From Crosswalk.com……..
https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/reasons-why-we-pray.html
6 Bible Verses On How to Fight Against Depression
Depression is a difficult problem to face on our own; but as believers in Christ, we don’t have to! From Bible Gateway………….
https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2022/08/6-bible-verses-on-how-to-not-be-depressed/
Why Are You Breathing? It’s Not About You
In this article, Bible scholar and author Pierce Taylor Hibbs reminds us that God is constantly giving to us so that in return we can give to others. From PierceTaylorHibbs.com……………………….
Why Are You Breathing? It’s Not about You
What was Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh? — 2 Corinthians 12
This article is derived from the ESV Expository Commentary on this chapter from 2 Corinthians. The short answer about Paul’s thorn? It’s not important exactly important what it was, but rather, the lesson to be learned in how to handle tough things God allows us to go through! From Crossway.org……
https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-was-pauls-thorn-in-the-flesh-2-corinthians-12/
Praying the Names of God: Maon — Dwelling Place
I love the tidbits of information and insight provided in these articles from author and Ann Spangler! Here is a takeaway for me: “The Hebrew Scriptures reveal a God who dwells with his people—first in a tent in the wilderness and then in the Jerusalem temple. The New Testament takes this idea of God’s dwelling place on earth a giant step further by revealing a God who wants to dwell not merely with his people but within his people. Occasionally, Scripture reverses this imagery in a wonderful way by picturing God himself as our Dwelling Place, or Maon (ma-OHN).”
Maon — Dwelling Place
Enduring Words for Unbearable Times
This article provides a few of the many. many passages in the Bible that speaks to the kindness, love and faithfullness of God. From Christian Crier……………………..
Can God Use Me: the Non-Disqualifying Grace of God
The point of this article is to argue against the idea that God only uses certain special people who are special in their temperament and skills, or live in unique situations. No, God can and does use anyone and everyone who is a part of His eternal family. From RickThomas.net………………….
Distinguishing Between Overwhelmed and Overworked and Why It Matters
2020 was, according to many and for many, a year of being completely overwhelmed. According to research by Gallup, 2020 marked a year of a twenty-year low in mental health for Americans. While peop…
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