Being Christian Without Losing Your Mind
I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope. — Jeremiah 29:11 This is one of the most hope-filled verses in the Bible. It speaks to all who see only dark and feel only fear. It’s …
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms.” – Luke 12:32-33a At first glance, I like more what Jesus said in verse 32 than in verse 33. Growing up, I was blessed by parents who worked hard to provide …
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure that somebody hid in a field, which someone else found and covered up. Full of joy, the finder sold everything and bought that field.” – Matthew 13:44 This one-verse parable stresses that the new way of living offered by Jesus is worth more than anything else in …