My Newest Book! “God’s Grace in the Real World”
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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February 6: “Looking Forward to Our Heavenly Home”
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.
Read MoreDecember 26: “A Christian Perspective on Suffering”
Life is tough. Sometimes it can get really tough. But the Jesus-follower finds comfort in the fact that Heaven awaits us.
Read MoreSermon: “Jesus, Our Mighty God” (Isaiah 9:6)
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.
Read MoreAugust 15: “The Joys of Hard Times”
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 […]
Read MoreJuly 22: “On Suffering and Following Jesus”
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.’” […]
Read MoreJune 16: “Two Reasons to Pray for Relief from Trouble”
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 […]
Read MoreMay 20: “Praying With Honesty and Faith”
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.” […]
Read MoreMay 14: “The Benefit of Trials”
5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Numbers 23 Psalms 64-65 Isaiah 13 1 Peter 1 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “You rejoice in this, even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials so that the proven character of your faith — more valuable than gold which, though […]
Read MoreMay 9: “Casting Our Burdens Upon the Lord”
7 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Numbers 17-18 Psalms 55 Isaiah 7 James 1 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” Psalm 55:22 (CSB) Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): Psalm 55:22 is a wonderful verse, isn’t […]
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