Purpose Driven Life20 How to connect with people How to connect with people "A sweet friendship refreshes the soul." Proverbs 27:9 One of the deepest needs we have in life is the need to be understood. We all desperately need to feel that somebody can feel what we're feeling and understand what we're thinking. We all need people who connect with us. A study by the California Department of Health Mental found that if you're disconnected from o.. 2010. 3. 1. There Are No Shortcuts to Maturity There Are No Shortcuts to Maturity “I am sure that God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in His grace until His task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns” (Philippians 1:6). It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is true for the fruit of the Spirit. Th.. 2010. 1. 10. Renew your faith at Christmas Renew your faith at Christmas But the angel said to them, "... I bring you good news of greatjoy that will be for all the people." Luke 2:10 Knowing that Christmastime is God's chosen time teaches us that Christmas is the time for us to renew our faith. We need not fear God because of the Good News of Christ's arrival; it is a Good News meant to "bring great joy to all people." (Luke 2:10) What.. 2009. 12. 21. Be A People-Builder This Christmas Be a people-builder this Christmas In response to all he has done for us, let us outdo each other in being helpful and kind to each other and in doing good. Hebrews 10:24 There's a price tag for being a people-builder: It requires unselfishness. But why should we do it? "In response to all he has done for us, let us outdo each other in being helpful and kind to each other and in doing good." (H.. 2009. 12. 13. Christmas Outreach: Show Caring, Consistent Love Christmas outreach: show caring, consistent love Some men arrived carrying a paraplegic on a stretcher. They were looking for a way to get into the house and set him before Jesus. When they couldn't find a way in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof, removed some tiles, and let him down in the middle of everyone, right in front of Jesus. Impressed by their bold belief, he said, 'Frien.. 2009. 12. 6. Four Secrets to Answered Prayer Four Secrets to Answered Prayer "Then [Nehemiah] said, 'O Lord, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing love with those who love him and obey his commands, listen to my prayer! . . . I confess that we have sinned against you . . . Please remember what you told your servant Moses: If you are unfaithful to me, I will scatter you among the nations. But if you r.. 2009. 11. 23. God Designed You to Work God Designed You to Work "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10). Your work can be an act of worship. No matter what you do, it's never just a job if you are a believer. This is because God designed you with talents, gifts, and interests that He wants used for His glory. You are custom-made. There's no.. 2009. 9. 28. God Is Walking with You God Is Walking with You "Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me" (Psalms 23:4). What are the things you're worried about? The economy? Your health? Your bills? Your kids? Are you worried about the future? The fact is there are lots of reasons to be afraid in today's world, but God's promise i.. 2009. 9. 21. Resolve to Manage Your Anger Resolve to Manage Your Anger "Love . . . is not easily angered" (1 Corinthians 13:5). The Bible says, "Love is not easily angered." It doesn't say love never gets angry at all. In fact, sometimes the loving thing to do is to get angry. Jesus became angry in the Temple when he saw his Father's house being run like a marketplace. At the same time, we can love someone and still get angry at that p.. 2009. 9. 14. Life Together: A Shared Life Life Together: A Shared Life "How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God's people to live together in harmony!" (Psalm 133:1) God intends for us to experience life together. The Bible calls this shared experience "fellowship." Today, however, the word has lost most of its biblical meaning. Fellowship now usually refers to casual conversation, socializing, food, and fun. The question, "Where do .. 2009. 9. 8. Why Worry? Why Worry? “And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?” (Matthew 6:30). Do you tend to expect the worst? Do you panic when you get a letter with IRS stamped on the envelope or when you hear a rumor about layoffs at work? The word worry comes from an old English word m.. 2009. 9. 7. God Is Watching over You God Is Watching over You “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever” (Psalm 23:6). God is watching over you. When King David writes, “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me,” he’s not saying, “Surely only good things will happen to me!” The fact is bad things happen to good peopl.. 2009. 9. 5. 이전 1 2 다음
