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“Do not fret because of evildoers, be not envious toward wrongdoers, for they will wither quickly like the grass and fade like the green herb. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light and your judgment as the noonday” (Ps. 37:1-6). Read the Recipe.
When Nehemiah heard that his people lived in great distress and reproach, that the walls of Jerusalem lay in ruins, and that the gates of the city remained burned and broken, he responded with prayer. Read the Recipe.
By some counts, God has issued more than 40,000 promises in the Bible. That’s a lot of promises! But sometimes it can be difficult to determine how to properly respond to His awesome assurances. Read the Recipe.
Paul wrote that the Lord has predestined us “to become conformed to the image of His Son” (Rom. 8:29)—but just how is God going to accomplish such a job? Read the Recipe.
Burnout. The very expression seems to make us sigh, doesn’t it? In this fast-paced, overworked world, most of us have felt the tiring numbness of burnout. How should a believer in Christ respond to these feelings? Read the Recipe.
Repeatedly in Scripture, we find that there is great joy and awe for believers in the presence of the Lord (Ps. 16:11, 21:6, 95:2; Is. 64:3-5; Jude 1:24, 25). Ecclesiastes 2:26 tells us, “God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy to a man who is good in His sight” (NKJV). Why, then, do so many people fail to enjoy God’s presence? Read the Recipe.
We all enjoy weekends. Recreation with our families and friends is important for leading a well-balanced life. But if we live only for the weekends, we thwart God’s desire to bless us in the task that occupies most of our adult lives: work—whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or someone who leaves each morning for the office. Read the Recipe.
Have you ever wondered how God views your life? Do you worry that He sees your flaws and mistakes and loves you less? Do not worry! God knows you perfectly and loves you completely … just the way you are. You are His masterpiece—His workmanship of grace and love—His work of art. He continues to paint the colors of your life in such a way that you will glorify Him. Read the Recipe.
Many believers object to the idea of accountability because they don’t see how other people’s actions are any of their business—and they refuse to allow anyone into theirs. Read the Recipe.
Though many consider the apostle Paul the greatest missionary in history, he received more lashes and stones than honorary banquets, and he spent more time in jail than in mansions. Read the Recipe.