Ramblings of a Jesus-follower, husband, father, pastor, adjunct professor, writer, and someone who really needs to exercise more
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.”
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It is easy to develop a negative attitude if we simply look at all of the difficulties and injustices around us. It is when we look to our God and our eternal reward that we can gain a positive perspective.
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To handle the bad things that come our way in life, we must focus on the good things. Instead of dwelling on the storm clouds, we must focus on the silver lining of God’s grace.
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For too many Christians are far too comfortable with life on earth and don’t desire to be with Jesus in Heaven. We should allow difficulties to cause us to lose our taste for earth and crave to be with Him.
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Life is tough. Sometimes it can get really tough. But the Jesus-follower finds comfort in the fact that Heaven awaits us.
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Sometimes life can get really tough. This sermon focuses on Jesus, as our Mighty God, and how He can help us in our time of need.
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8 Minute Read + Scripture readings (If you want to listen to an audio version of today’s blog post, simply go to https://anchor.fm/mattellis1997, or search for “Reflections on Truth” by Matt Ellis wherever you download your favorite podcasts.) Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 5-6Romans 5Jeremiah 43Psalms 19 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Romans 5:3–5 (CSB): “And not […]
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6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Judges 5Acts 9Jeremiah 18Mark 4 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Acts 9:15–16 (CSB): “But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for this man is my chosen instrument to take my name to Gentiles, kings, and Israelites. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.’” […]
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8 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 21Psalms 108-109Isaiah 48Revelation 18 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Psalm 109:21-24 (CSB): “But you, Lord, my Lord, deal kindly with me for our name’s sake; because your faithful love is good, rescue me. For I am suffering and needy; my heart is wounded within me. I fade away […]
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5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Numbers 29 Psalms 73 Isaiah 21 2 Peter 2 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “Who do I have in heaven but you? And I desire nothing on earth but you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, my portion forever.” […]
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