ARE YOU AN ENCOURAGER OR DISCOURAGER? BIBLE PASSAGE: One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend. (Proverbs 22:11) MEDITATION: Words could be the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively (with words of encouragement), or destructively (using words … Continue reading
ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE ARE VITAL TO EVERY PERSON BIBLE PASSAGE: “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” (Romans 15:4) MEDITATION: The scriptures are God’s Words to mankind. Through the reading of the Bible, we learn … Continue reading
DOES YOUR LIFE ENCOURAGE OR DISCOURAGE OTHER BELIEVERS? BIBLE PASSAGE: But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see … Continue reading
ARE YOU AN ENCOURAGER OR DISCOURAGER? BIBLE PASSAGE: Moses said to the Gadites and Reubenites, “Should your fellow Israelites go to war while you sit here? Why do you discourage the Israelites from crossing over into the land the Lord has given them? (Numbers 32:6-7) MEDITATION: “Looking out for number one” is an old saying, … Continue reading
FINDING ENCOURAGEMENT DURING THE TRIALS OF LIFE BIBLE PASSAGE: “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” (1 Peter 4:12) MEDITATION: Has something bad ever happened to you that caused you to think something like this: … Continue reading
SATAN ATTACKS AND DISCOURAGES / GOD FORGIVES AND ENCOURAGES! As followers of Jesus, we have an opportunity to prove to ourselves that we are becoming ‘less selfish’ and ‘more selfless’. We need to consider how much attention and effort we give to encouraging others. When we read God’s Word, we can see many instances of … Continue reading
LOVE IS AN ACTION WORD BIBLE PASSAGE: Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth. (1 John 3:18) MEDITATION: How would you describe love? Chances are, if you asked five people to describe love, you would get five different descriptions. Some would say love is a commitment. … Continue reading
Study of Galatians (Part-7) Question: Would you say that most Christians commit sins? Question: Would you say all Christians commit sins? Question: What difference do you notice between the sins of Christians, and non-Christians? – Christians tend to hide their sins more than non-Christians? Question: How do you think some Christians feel toward other … Continue reading
Study of Galatians (Part-6) Question: The Holy Spirit changes the lifestyles of those who allow the Spirit to lead them. Agree or disagree? Why? Question: How are the lifestyles of people changed by the Holy Spirit? Question: Do you know anyone who has made a dramatic change as a result of the Holy Spirit’s activity … Continue reading
ARE PAST FAILURES DRAGGING YOU DOWN? BIBLE PASSAGE: I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.” (Isaiah 44:22) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about why we have a memory? Some would say that our memory of previous failures is what … Continue reading