Posts with the tag “struggle”

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." – 1 Peter 4:10 God did not create you to live for yourself. The purpose He has placed on your life is not about your success, your recognition, or your comfort. It is about something bigger. Your calling is designed to impact others, to serve, to uplift, and to make a difference beyond yourself. Too...  Read More

"Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble." – Psalm 119:165 There’s a certain kind of peace that comes from knowing you’ve done the right thing. It’s not the temporary relief of getting away with something or avoiding consequences. It’s the steady, unshakable calm that comes when your heart is right with God and your actions align with His truth. But let’s be honest,...  Read More

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” - John 8:32   When you read this title, do you know what it means? Not only does knowing Jesus mean knowing the truth, but knowing the truth means experiencing true freedom. Jesus tells us that if we want to be set free—whether from our past, our present struggles, our sin, guilt, or shame—we need to draw near to Him. Jesus is the tru...  Read More

"So now I am no longer the one doing it, but it is sin living in me." - Romans 7:17    Dietrich Bonhoeffer once wrote, “What is worse than doing evil is being evil.” This powerful statement reminds us that our actions do not have to define our identity. As believers in Christ, we face the struggle of sin daily, but it’s crucial to understand how God sees us despite our flaws. We sin, but that does...  Read More

"But Jesus said to him, 'Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?'" - Luke 22:48   In a moment where Jesus confronts Judas with the stark reality of his actions, piercing through the facade of friendship to expose the betrayal within him, we see something that is true of not just Judas but many “believers” today. Imagine the weight of Jesus' words as He looked upon Judas, one whom He h...  Read More