Some might despair at what the passage asks of us: rejoicing all the time, even when we’re down; being reasonable all the time, even when we don’t feel gentle or reasonable; being anxious for nothing when we in fact feel anxiety. However, this is an application passage: the application of a foundation. We need to develop a mind set on peace, a mind that is focused on and dwelling on peace of Christ.

The Almighty God is ever present to faithfully honor His promises of covenant and mercy.

Who will carry the torch for you once you have gone to your eternal reward?

God, in His perfect wisdom, knows what makes a good leader: character, faith, and wisdom.

Someone somewhere in your life has made, or still makes decisions toward the care and benefit of your wellbeing.

...appearing ignorant might be embarrassing, and maybe your faith was shaken enough that your trust in them has been eroded. What do you do?

No matter how many times you may read the Sermon on the Mount over a lifetime, it just keeps giving, providing spiritual sustenance...

Not only do the elders and evangelist help us grow, but each member of the body has a part in helping us mature.

We must keep in mind that positive emotions like joy and gladness do not exclusively belong to those with a greater affinity for optimism.

The assurance of knowing is meant to be not only faith-producing and sustaining but also is both the express will of God for man...

Do your best then to internalize Paul’s words from 1 Timothy 6: 6, “Godliness with contentment is great gain.”

Habakkuk gives us a great example of humbly trusting God, even when he didn’t like what God had in store.

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The Bible is clear that maturing spiritually is not optional - it's essential! It requires a conscious decision - spiritual maturity...