Though we may not always understand God and His ways, we can find encouragement in His goodness to us. Psalm 34:1-8 For the believer, discouragement can come in many forms, but Satan is usually the instigator. He wants to keep our focus on negative things instead of on God. One form of spiritual discouragement is … Continue reading Spiritual Discouragement
Where We Grow Spiritually
Our relationships reveal our weaknesses and are also instrumental in our healing. After the Last Supper, Peter made a grand proclamation of his devotion to Jesus, saying, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” (Matthew 26:35). Yet later that very evening, on three separate occasions, Peter claimed he didn’t … Continue reading Where We Grow Spiritually
Acquiring Spiritual Discernment
We must know the truth of Scripture so the Holy Spirit can help us discern how it applies to our life. 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 - God’s Wisdom Revealed by the Spirit "We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who … Continue reading Acquiring Spiritual Discernment