It Takes Time Everything on earth has its own time and its own season. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (CEV) 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...
Growing through Temptation Happy is the man who doesn't give in and do wrong when he is tempted, for afterwards he will get as his reward the crown of life that God has promised those who love him. James 1:12 (LB) My temptations have been my masters...
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:17 (N l v) It is the fire of suffering that brings forth the gold of godliness. Madame Guyon God has a purpose behind every proble...
God wants us to grow up ... like Christ in everything. Ephesians. 4:15a (Msg) We are not meant to remain as children. Ephesians 4:14a (Ph) God wants you to grow up. Your heavenly Father's goal is for you to mature and develop the characteristics of J...
YOU WERE CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST Let your roots grow down into Christ and draw up nourishment from him, see that you go on growing in the Lord, and become strong and vigorous in the truth. Colossians 2:7 (LB) 22 Created to Become Like Christ Go...
You are joined together with peace through the spirit, so make every effort to continue together in this way. Ephesians 4:3 (NCV) Most of all, let love guide your life, for then the whole church will stay together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14...
[God] has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships. 2 Corinthians 5:18 (GWT) Relationships are always worth restoring. Because life is all about learning how to love, God wants us to...
You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor. James 3:18 (Msg) They committed themselves to the t...
Experiencing Life Together Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace. Colossians 3:15 (CEV) How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God's people to live together in harmony! Psalm 133:1 (TEV) Life is...
A Place to Belong You are members of God's very own family, citizens of God's country, and you belong in God's household with every other Christian. Ephesians 2:19b (LB) God's family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the t...
