Learning Contentment
Where do peace and contentment come from? Is it from people, from circumstances, or from somewhere else? Let's examine how we can grow to have peace and contentment regardless of…
But Even if Not
God is powerful, and He cares about us. Let's believe that God can and God will take care of us during this difficult time. And no matter how hard it…
New Ways of Faith
In this passage, we see a transition in the way that Peter practices his faith: from being based on his personality, to one where he's following Jesus. We have such…
The Example of Jesus
It is not a sign of spiritual weakness to be troubled during difficult times: Jesus was troubled. It's okay for us to ask for deliverance from difficulties, but when such…
Foundations of Life
Difficult times tend to show how solid our foundation of life is. If such times reveal that your foundation is shaky, don't panic. Instead, let's see what Jesus says will…
Our Foundation
Jesus spoke about the great rock upon which he is building his church. This foundation is not church activities, nor the apostle Peter, but his recognition of Jesus as the…
Valued Perspectives
During challenging times, people respond in different ways. It's okay for your approach to be different than that of those around you, but be careful: don't take a "hardline" approach,…
Peace, Calm, and Precautions
In times of crisis, there's a temptation among some people of faith to avoid precautions and presume God will automatically protect them. This is a trick; let's not put God…
A Little Spirituality
People respond in different ways during difficult times, and that's okay. What's important is to keep a little spirituality in the midst of our activities: prayer, kindness, hope, generosity, and…