Living a life of praise is not only the most enjoyable way to live, but it’s also one of the most powerful ways to change your life. Praise isn’t like the caboose that just follows what happens, but it’s more like the engine of a train that makes things happen. Your faith isn’t complete without praise. Colossians 2:7 says that you abound in faith with thanksgiving. No thanksgiving equals not abounding in faith.

Gideon faced fierce tormentors—the Midianites (Judges 6:1–10). Though God called him a “mighty warrior,” Gideon struggled to let go of his doubt, self-imposed limitations, and insecurities (vv. 11–15). On more than one occasion, he questioned the Lord’s presence and his own qualifications, but eventually surrendered in faith.

One of my favorite things to witness is a seed sprouting. As a sometimes hobby, I have sprouted many seeds and acorns over the years, oaks and maples and even oranges. Sometimes I will save my apple and avocado seeds from the grocery store and sprout them in the window just to watch the miracle of life unfold. It is truly a wonder how something that seems dead can become a flourishing, striving and beautiful creature.

Every time I watch a seed sprout, or see a tree leafing out for first time in spring, I am reminded of grace. Growing up, I did not understand grace very well. It wasn’t until much later in my life as a Christian that the wonder of grace really sunk in. In our readings today, I think we find an abundance of God’s grace, and can see how grace, like a seed, is always patiently waiting for the right conditions to germinate.

The Cord of Three Strands is a symbol of that sacred union created on your wedding day. Marriage takes three; you, your soon to be spouse, and God. It was God who taught us to love. By keeping Him at the center of your marriage, His love will continue to bind you together as one throughout your marriage.

CONSEJOS PARA LOS JOVENES Los amigos selectos, estos son aquellos amigos con quienes compartes todo, son a quienes les cuentas tus secretos, ellos conocen por así decirlo todo de ti, tus sueños tus miedo, tus anhelos, tus gustos, tus preferencias, tus problemas, todo.

Recuerda escoge bien a tus amigos porque ellos tendrán una gran influencia en ti, ten cuidado no vayas a tropezar algún día y mueras atropellado. Toma una decisión y elije bien quienes conformaran tu equipo soñado.

Alguna vez te pusiste a pensar ¿En que tipos de amigos tienes en tu círculo social?, pues resulta que muchas veces no sabemos elegir nuestras amistades, mira te voy a contar una historia sobre una ancianita que estaba caminando por la calle, al llegar a una esquina tenía la necesidad de cruzar una avenida, entonces se paró y miraba los autos, preocupada de como poder cruzar sin ser atropellada ya que pasaban muchos autos y a mucha velocidad.

Tpor Equipo de Redacciónoctubre 16, 2018

Todos en algún momento de nuestra vida hemos pasado por situaciones difíciles en las que perdemos el ánimo y la fuerza. Algunas personas han perdido las ganas de vivir durante temporadas difíciles en su vida. En la Biblia podemos ver cómo incluso los hombres que seguían al Señor pasaron por estos momentos. Tener sentimientos de desánimo es parte de nuestra humanidad. Pero es importante reconocer los problemas y las situaciones que nos desgastan y buscar a Dios para que nos dé fortaleza. ¡Sí! ¡Dios es quien puede fortalecernos!

ES EN LA PRESENCIA DEL SEÑOR DONDE ENCONTRAMOS FUERZA EN MEDIO DE LAS PRUEBAS Y DIFICULTADES.

La definición de fortalecer es “la acción de dar fuerza a algo o alguien.” El deseo de Dios es darnos fuerza, porque Él quiere un pueblo fuerte. La fortaleza que Dios nos puede dar no solo es física sino también espiritual y moral. Muchas veces el desgaste interior es más pesado que el desgaste físico. Como cristianos debemos reconocer a Dios como nuestra fuente de fortaleza antes que cualquier persona, cosa o método. Es en la presencia del Señor donde encontramos fuerza en medio de las pruebas y dificultades.

Necesitamos la ayuda del Señor en todos los proyectos que hacemos y en todas las cosas que podemos emprender. El apóstol Pablo escribió: “Doy gracias al que me fortaleció, a Cristo Jesús nuestro Señor, porque me tuvo por fiel, poniéndome en el ministerio” (1 Tim. 1:12). El apóstol Pablo reconoció que durante su tiempo en el ministerio Dios fue su fuente de fortaleza.

So here's five ways to make sure you are doing your work as unto the Lord.

Understand that this is God's story…not ours. ...

God has a plan for you…regardless of your environment. ...

Don't bring yourself down to the level of others. ...

Focus on how you can bless others around you. ...

Talk to God.

Have you ever had someone tell you how a story or movie was going to turn out before you had a chance to read or see it yourself? Some people call that a spoiler. A poorly timed spoiler can take the fun out of watching a good movie or TV show.

However, in the middle of a scary story it can be comforting to know that things will turn out well in the end. Then, even if part of the story is distressing, you know that things will be resolved later.

The same is true in God’s big story for us and his world. It begins in a perfect world, but we’re in the middle now, and a fierce battle is raging around us. When the forces of evil bring suffering or fear into our lives, it can be reassuring to know how our story will end.

In this passage Paul calls for the church of Philippi to be unified. Even though in many ways they were a model church, they were not a perfect church. They had many threats to their unity. In chapter 1, it is clear that they were being persecuted from outside for their faith. Paul said that God had granted them to not only believe in Christ but to suffer for him as well (v.29). In chapter 3, we see that there were false teachers teaching circumcision (v. 2). In chapter 4, two women were fighting in the church possibly causing it to divide into factions (v.2). Though a model church, the Philippians had many threats to their unity