“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done” (Proverbs 19:17). There are times when we talk ourselves out of helping others because we think they’re not deserving of our help. Or maybe we simply assume they’ll squander our generosity on something they shouldn’t. … Continue reading Your intentions, not theirs
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Knocking on a locked door, knuckles bleeding
Yesterday I encouraged you to pray as a first resort—not just as a last resort. Today I want to encourage you to not give up. To be persistent in prayer. Why? Because of Jesus. In Luke 18:1-8 he tells the parable of a persistent widow. The point of the parable is to teach his disciples … Continue reading Knocking on a locked door, knuckles bleeding
