Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. (John 16:33, NLT) ______________________________ I recently heard a man tell how his father used to put a piece of meat before their dog and then say, “No.” The dog knew he must not touch it. So, … Continue reading
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Take heart!
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. (John 16:33, NLT) ____________________________ If someone insisted that you describe the Christian faith in one simple sentence, I can think of few … Continue reading
People problems
“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” _Jesus, (John 16:33) ____________________________________ When Jesus informed us that “here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows” he was not informing us it was “us” against “them.” (Those mean ole bad sinners or Christians … Continue reading
It’ll be different “over there”
“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” _Jesus, (John 16:33) _________________________________ You must not lose sight of the fact that “where you are now” is not the only place which has trials and sorrows. We are all prone to be infected with “destination … Continue reading
Here in the Dakotas
John 16:33 (NLT) I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. Since moving to North Dakota, my family and friends regularly ask me how things are “here in the Dakotas.” … Continue reading
Max Lucado in his book, Grace for the Moment, describes how one of the early Reformers, Ulrich Zwingli, managed to be a positive influence on some strong-willed leaders during a crucial time in the Church’s history. Lucado writes, speaking of Zwingli: At one point he found himself at odds with Martin Luther. Zwingli did not … Continue reading
God doesn’t waste words
John 16:33 (NLT) I have told you all this so that… I am so thankful that God doesn’t waste words. Anytime He speaks (through His word, His ministers, His creation, His providence, and His Spirit) we can be assured that there is a “so that…” involved. In other words, your life is not held hostage … Continue reading
