18 Feb 2023 0 Comment

Love Celebrates God’s Goodness to Others

The Bible tells you to “rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15 ESV). Have you noticed that the second part of that sentence is easy, but the first part can be really tough? When somebody’s having a...
17 Feb 2023 0 Comment

Comparing Is the Root of Envy

Comparing is the root of all envy. If you can get rid of comparing in your life, you can get rid of envy in your life. Here’s the problem: Comparing is our favorite indoor sport. We compare everything. We compare our size, our shape,...
16 Feb 2023 0 Comment

Four Ways Envy Damages Your Life

The number one thing that holds you back from God’s purpose and mission for your life is a very subtle sin. It’s not lust, pride, or anger. It’s not worry, fear, or discouragement. In fact, you probably would never even think of it....
15 Feb 2023 0 Comment

Four Reasons God Wants You to Show Mercy

Have you ever noticed that if you’re critical with others, they’re critical with you? If you’re kind to others, they’re kind to you? Or if you’re generous with others, then they’re generous with you? Whatever you give in life,...
14 Feb 2023 0 Comment

This Is How Much God Loves You

Everything in life changes—relationships, jobs, health, finances. But there’s one thing in the universe that will never change: God’s love. God loves you, no matter what. Your failures, your brokenness, and your sin can never...
13 Feb 2023 0 Comment

The Best Family Reunion Ever

When I was young, I didn't really think about heaven that much. First, it seemed so boring—at least the way the world describes it. Second, it seemed like a long way off. And third, I didn't have anybody there that I knew. But I know a...
12 Feb 2023 0 Comment

Why You Can Face the Future Without Fear

Someday your life on Earth is going to end, but that’s not going to be the end of you. You’re going to live forever in one of two places: heaven or hell. Your body is going to die, but you’re not going to die, because you were made...
11 Feb 2023 0 Comment

God’s Love Is Pursuing You

Yesterday we looked at how God’s goodness follows you in life. In the same verse, King David says God’s unfailing love also pursues you. Picture a parent following a little kid around and picking up after the child. When you’re...
10 Feb 2023 0 Comment

God Is Working for Your Good

Even in the middle of your hurts, habits, and hang-ups, God is watching over you. King David says to God in Psalm 23:6, “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life” (NLT). When David says,...
9 Feb 2023 0 Comment

Seven Characteristics of Mercy

Mercy is like a diamond; it is multifaceted. Today we’re going to look at seven facets of mercy. And I guarantee that learning how to be an agent of mercy will transform your relationships. 1. Mercy means being patient with people’s...