Living in a Joyful State
That mindset is reflected in Christ’s servant attitude. He set aside the glories of heaven, taking on human flesh and living among us.
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Keep Sharing Your Story
“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation’”—Mark 16:15(ESV). A recent conversation with a friend started me thinking about how we can be a beacon of light for Jesus. I asked myself the following questions as I pondered our conversation: 1. …
Understanding the Paradox of Freedom
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery”—Galatians 5:1 (NIV). To most Americans, the word freedom connotes images of the American flag. We associate July 4 with the freedoms we’ve been granted by the U.S. Constitution. We …
Finding Beauty in the Ashes of Life
“To all who mourn in Israel he will give: beauty for ashes; joy instead of mourning; praise instead of heaviness. For God has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for his own glory”—Isaiah 61:3(TLB). Bright yellow daffodils began to appear in late February in northeastern Oklahoma. Because of the mild winter weather, trees are …