The Bible encourages us to focus on heavenly things, seek God’s kingdom, and avoid being conformed to the patterns of this world. Our love for Jesus should surpass any attachment to worldly desires or pride

God is near to the humble, so being truthful with ourselves and with God about all that we lack is the first step to drawing near to Him so that we can access the Living Water only Jesus can provide.

The phrase “thorn in the flesh” originates from the apostle Paul’s writings. In 2 Corinthians 12:7, Paul mentions this metaphorical “thorn” as a source of torment.

Do you have a thorn in your flesh? if so what is the thorn in your flesh? What purpose does it serve? Join me as I look deep in to these questions.

Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. It was a tremendous miracle, showing that Jesus has the power to raise us from the dead, too.

Three men who hung on three crosses, who died three incredibly painful deaths. But only One who died and rose again.

 

What did the Lord hope we would learn from the three crosses and the men who hung there? Join me as I look into this event.

Jesus' words “it is finished” seem strange. After all, he was dying on the cross. What had he finished? What his audience didn't know was that his death on the cross was accomplishing something life-changing.

What are the expectations you have in your life? Jesus not only meets our expectations, but he exceeds them.

Struggling with mental health does not make you less of a Christian or less than a person. In fact, nobody is less than a person if they have any type of mental illness. Each individual is made in God’s Image — each person is fearfully and wonderfully made.

This is an unfiltered episode, I wanted to take the time and just speak from my heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jesus-and-a-cup-of-joe1817/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No matter how dark the world looks, God has a plan for you. If you need someone to talk to please dial 988. The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jesus-and-a-cup-of-joe1817/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.