“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.” Habakkuk 3:18, ESV 

Being joyful and rejoicing do not and cannot depend on circumstances. 

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God ...

Knowing God’s will may be simple--pray, rejoice, give thanks in all situations--yet followi...

“And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is ...

When we face the unthinkable, trusting God to carry us, He sends encouragers to help us end...

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies beh...

Rather than complaining or giving up, we can choose to keep going, depending on God’s stren...

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulati...

Trials and storms will come and yet God is faithful to carry us through them. 

“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of G...

Our greatest legacy is not what we accomplish but who we invest in. Jesus invested His life...

“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his ...

Growth requires sacrifice. Following Jesus often means choosing what is right over what is ...

“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippian...

Compassion moves us to step into someone else’s world and understand their struggles. 

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than your...

Humility means putting others ahead of ourselves and choosing service over self-promotion.&...