Posts with the tag “hope”

“Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” - Revelation 2:4   Jesus’ message to the church at Ephesus is an important reminder of the importance of remembering our first love. When we first encountered God’s love, it transformed us. There was a time when our hearts burned with passion for Jesus, and His presence was the center of our lives.  Think back to those ear...  Read More

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” – Romans 12:9-12 As we continue our journey through the secrets of sacrifice, we arrive at the fourth flesh hook: Fellowship....  Read More

"So I hated life, because what is done under the sun was grievous to me, for all is vanity and a striving after wind." - Ecclesiastes 2:17   Have you ever felt like you're constantly chasing after something just out of reach? Maybe it's success, wealth, or the perfect relationship. Whatever it is, you're not alone in this pursuit. Just look at Solomon, the wise and wealthy King of Israel. In his q...  Read More

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more.” – Revelation 21:4Ever heard the skeptics’ question, “If God can eradicate evil and suffering, why hasn’t He done it?” Here’s the scoop: just because He hasn’t done it yet doesn’t mean He won’t. The Bible holds a promise, a day etched in the fabric of eternity, when sickness...  Read More