“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:” Philippians 2:5 The Ultimate Perspective Over the past five days, we’ve talked about changing the way we see life. We’ve learned that the enemy works to distort our perspective. We’ve seen that God renews our minds through His Word. We’ve learned to see people with greater compassion and …
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.” Genesis 50:20 When Life Doesn’t Make Sense Have you ever looked at a situation and wondered, “God, what are You doing?” Maybe you’ve experienced disappointment. A broken relationship. A difficult diagnosis. …
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 Looking Beyond the Surface If you’re like me, you’ve probably walked into a room and immediately started making observations. Someone seems frustrated. Someone else looks distracted. Someone appears unfriendly. We naturally notice what people do. Jesus looked deeper. He saw why they …
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2 God Doesn’t Always Change the Road Have you ever found yourself praying something like this? “Lord, change my situation. Fix this relationship. Take away this burden. …
“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said…?” Genesis 3:1 A Battle You Can’t See Yesterday we discovered that God wants to renew the way we think. Today, let’s answer another question: Why does that matter so much? Because every …
Yesterday Was Just the Beginning Thank you for taking the next step. Yesterday we talked about something that affects every area of our lives—our perspective. The truth is, two people can walk through the exact same circumstances and come away with completely different conclusions. One sees an obstacle. Another sees an opportunity. One sees defeat. Another sees God’s faithfulness. What …
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”Ephesians 3:20–21 Today’s Thought Our missions team is on its way to Costa Rica. Doing the work of the …
“Then they gladly received the word: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls… And they, continuing daily with one accord… praising God, and having favour with all the people.”Acts 2:41, 46–47 Today’s Thought Every journey eventually comes home. The suitcases are unpacked. The stories are shared. The pictures are posted. Life slowly returns to …
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”Isaiah 40:31 Today’s Thought The excitement of beginning something new is often the easiest part. The first day of a mission trip is filled with anticipation. The first …
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) Today’s Thought As we have prayed over these past six days, we’ve asked God to prepare hearts, strengthen faith, unite our teams, open doors, give boldness, and provide protection. Each of those prayers is …