Faith

To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see. It was by their faith that people of ancient times won God’s approval. Hebrews 11:1 GNT Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Genesis...

Providential Order; Equanimity /2

The attitude of a Christian toward the providential order in which he is placed is to recognize that God is behind it for purposes of His own. Adapted, Biblical Ethics, Oswald Chambers (1874-1917)

The Divine Commandment of Life; Equanimity /1

…be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:48 The true expression of Christian character is not in good-doing, but in God-likeness. If the Holy Spirit has transformed you within, you will exhibit divine characteristics in your life, not just good...

Circumstances

Unbelief puts our circumstance between us and God. Faith puts God between us and our circumstances. Adapted, F. B. Meyer (1847-1929)

Job: But God

Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. Job 1:21 ESV Don’t let circumstances determine how you see God. Conform your circumstances to God, not God to your...