Many of us sense personal brokenness within. We are embarrassed by bad habits, unreasonable emotions, broken relationships, and personal failures. We sense that we are not everything we are supposed to be or could have been, but what can we do about it? (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreJesus Has Authority Over All Natural Brokenness (Mark 1:29-34)
On the same day he taught in the synagogue and delivered the man with the unclean spirit, Jesus went to the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Our modern equivalent would be going out to lunch or dinner after church services. And I imagine the disciples' minds were racing as they took Jesus to the house. Did that just happen? Did you guys see what I saw? What have we gotten ourselves into? (3 Minutes/900 Words)
Read moreNow We Boast in God (Romans 5:11)
We also rejoice in God, Paul said. We boast in him. God is our celebration. (1 Minute/200 Words)
Read moreChrist Control (Hebrews 2:8)
Did you know that God created humanity to be in control? When in times of chaos and upheaval, it's hard to imagine, but the world was supposed to be in subjection to mankind. God crowned humanity with glory and honor and put everything in subjection under his feet (Psalm 8:5-8). But unfortunately because of the fall, because of sin, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. (1 Minute/300 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Jesus Can Bear Your Crushed Spirit
The Proverb tells us that enduring physical sickness is often easier to endure than a crushed spirit. When you become sick, it's one thing. But when you become depressed because of that sickness, it's another. Who can bear a crushed spirit? Who can handle a broken soul? (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreJesus Can Bear Your Crushed Spirit (Proverbs 18:14)
The Proverb tells us that enduring physical sickness is often easier to endure than a crushed spirit. When you become sick, it's one thing. But when you become depressed because of that sickness, it's another. Who can bear a crushed spirit? Who can handle a broken soul? (3 Minutes/600 Words)
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