2 Corinthians 4:1,16 | Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
God often uses ordinary people to achieve His extraordinary purpose. He even chose a normal teenage girl to be the mother of the Messiah! Dr. David Jeremiah shines the spotlight on Mary, the young girl who demonstrated faith and obedience beyond her years, leading God to favor her with the privilege of raising His Son. From the series: Why the Nativity?
Maria is struggling with her diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the stress caused by her difficult relationship with her supervisor, who frequently complains about her to HR. Maria feels distrustful of her supervisor, which worsens her anxiety, and she feels overwhelmed despite working hard. She seeks peace in this situation. In a conversation with June, Maria shares that she has tried speaking with her supervisor and emphasizes her desire to please God. June encourages Maria to pray for her supervisor and to focus on pleasing God, offering her spiritual guidance to find peace amidst the turmoil.
Have you ever considered all the evil in the world and wondered: where is God? If God is all-powerful and all loving, why is there such wickedness in the world? That’s exactly what we’re discussing on this episode of THE VERDICT with Pastor John Munro. Don’t miss this important conversation on the existence of evil.
Gathering for the holidays provides unique opportunities to share our faith with the people around us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers practical ways we can lead with our faith during the holiday season. How do you gracefully navigate difficult family members, coarse conversations, and unexpected changes in plans? How can you bring your faith forward a way that’s not awkward or pushy? It begins by being prepared, and Pastor Allen offers several steps to help us get started. He also offers insight about the history and people in the Middle East, so we can discuss the war in Israel from an informed, biblical perspective.
It has been said before that you’ve got to serve somebody. This is an important theme throughout the Bible, which teaches, we will either serve God or somebody else. But everyone knows that life is complicated and we live in an inconsistent, broken world. Please tune in to the Bible Study Hour as Dr. James Boice teaches us that through our union with Christ we are liberated from sin and enslaved to righteousness.