When adversity comes, we are forced to face problems and pressures that are too great for us to resolve. In this way, God gets our attention.

The operational definition of loyalty is “using difficult times to demonstrate my commitment to God and to those He has called me to serve.” Being loyal is easy when everything is going well. But what …

Contentment does not come naturally to the selfish heart of man. Neither did it come naturally to the Apostle Paul. In a letter to the Philippians, he testified that it was through hardships and adversity …

Apr 20, 2023 · The operational definition of compassion is “investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others.” When you see someone in pain, can you imagine how they are feeling, especially if …

We all have dreams of what our ideal family life would be. Sometimes these are prompted by “model” families that we have seen, or perhaps they are the dreams we had of what our own family should be …

Understanding different levels of friendship can be very helpful in our interactions with others. Every friendship we have involves specific freedoms and responsibilities, depending on the closeness of …

The operational definition of endurance is “the inward strength to withstand stress to accomplish God’s best.” While your physical strength allows you to do heavy lifting and labor for the strenuous tasks …

Are you stressed? Read Psalm 25 and encourage yourself by focusing on God’s attributes as David did. Also, focus on who you are in Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. For example, if you are born of the …

Throughout the Bible we find a unity of purpose that unites the Godhead. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit each accomplishes different aspects of our redemption and our …

Awareness of how God is working through the people and events in my life to produce the character of Christ in me