Is Family a Priority to Me?
Jesus thought family was important, and he expects us to think the same. We are not to idolize them, but we are to prioritize them.
Jesus thought family was important, and he expects us to think the same. We are not to idolize them, but we are to prioritize them.
In difficult trials or in times of abundance, Paul reminds us that true contentment is found not in our circumstances, but in being rooted in Christ.
Giving generously and with a cheerful spirit is much easier when we trust that God loves us and delights to meet our needs as our good Father.
It's easy to think on good things when life is going well and problems seem far away. But Paul's call to guard our thoughts is a critical battle plan, especially on the difficult days. When we take our thoughts captive, we experience the peace of God.
If we have often read God's Word, it can be easy to skim the familiar words. But when we read it thoughtfully and memorize it, applying it intentionally, we begin to see the true transformational power of Scripture.