Cheerleaders Wanted
I recently had the opportunity to cheer on my soon-to-be daughter-in-law in her very first...
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Posted by Suzanne Holland | | Christian Growth, Encouragement |
I recently had the opportunity to cheer on my soon-to-be daughter-in-law in her very first...
Read MorePosted by Suzanne Holland | | Anger, Bitterness, Christian Growth, Contentment, Depression, Discontentment, Elderly, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, Grace, Grieving, Hope, Idolatry, Joy, Pain, Self-Examination, Trials |
If life has changed dramatically for you, never to be the same again, you are probably reeling, uncertain what to do or where to go from here. You know that you were created to bring glory to God, but you don’t see how you can do that in your present condition. The truth is, my dear sister, you can bring glory to God in any condition He sovereignly ordains for you, no matter how unwelcome it may be in your view. This truth will never change. Your identity hasn’t changed, either. You may feel incomplete as you are now, but God says you are complete in Him.
Read MorePosted by Ellen Castillo | | Biblical Counseling, Encouragement, Hope |
Discouragement does not honor Jesus, because He commands us not to be. Just before His disciples’ most discouraging circumstance – His death – He said “Let not your hearts be troubled” (John 14:1). Rather than being afraid, He wants their hearts to be comforted by His promises rather than by what they were seeing.
Read MorePosted by Suzanne Holland | | Children, Encouragement, Gospel Centered, Obedience, Parenting, Prayer, Teens, Worship |
Your daughter is an image bearer of God, created by Him for His glory. His deepest desire for her life is that she would bring glory to His name. So, as you struggle with her behavior, attitudes, and actions, you must remember that you also were created for the glory of God.
Read MorePosted by Suzanne Holland | | Biblical Counseling, Encouragement, Friendship, Ministry, Relationships, Suffering, Trials |
Sometimes, the more we say, the less we encourage–especially when someone is suffering a terrible grief. Sometimes, there is no right thing to say. But that doesn’t mean that we should not be present. Our suffering sisters need to know that they are not alone in their trouble, grief, or pain. While they may know intellectually that the Spirit of Christ is with them, sometimes they need a human being to translate that Spirit to their hearts.
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