Posts with the tag “damagedgoods”

Have you ever played a game where you had to give something up to help your team win? Maybe you passed the ball instead of taking the shot yourself. Maybe you let someone else go first, even though yo...  Read More

Philippians 2:5–8 (NIV)5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his ...  Read More

Have you ever used a flashlight in the dark? Maybe you were camping, or the power went out at home. Without the light, you couldn’t see where to go—you might bump into things or trip. But when the fla...  Read More

Ephesians 5:8–11 (NIV)8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and...  Read More

In a world marked by division, anger, and constant shouting, many Christians find themselves wondering how to relate to the culture around them. It's a pressing question in our current climate: How sh...  Read More

It's easy to view our jobs as mere means to an end – a paycheck to cover our bills and little else. Many of us have contemplated quitting, feeling burned out, underpaid, or disrespected. But what if t...  Read More

Dating can feel like walking through a minefield—full of uncertainty, heartache, and spiritual confusion. As Christians how can we navigate romantic relationships in a way that honors God and protects...  Read More

In an age where social media connections often masquerade as genuine relationships, many of us find ourselves surrounded by people yet feeling utterly alone. We may have hundreds or even thousands of ...  Read More

Have you ever had a friend who only wanted to play with you when they needed something? Maybe they were really nice when they wanted to borrow your toy or have a turn on the swings, but once they got ...  Read More

John 13:12–15 (NIV)When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lo...  Read More

In a time when many families feel like they’re barely holding it together, there’s a message that brings real hope. It’s a message rooted in God’s original design for our homes and relationships—one t...  Read More

Have you ever played Jenga? It starts as a tall tower made of wooden blocks. Everyone takes turns pulling out pieces and trying not to make it fall. But the more blocks you take out, the shakier it ge...  Read More

Matthew 22:36–40 (NIV)“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the fi...  Read More

In a time where marriage rates are declining and its value is often questioned, it's crucial to revisit the foundational purpose and beauty of this sacred institution. Far from being an outdated tradi...  Read More

Genesis 2:18–25 (NIV)The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the ...  Read More

Have you ever seen a wedding? Maybe someone you know wore a white dress or a fancy suit, walked down the aisle, and promised to love someone forever. Weddings are special and fun—there’s music, food, ...  Read More

In a world where communication is constant and instantaneous, we often forget the immense power our words carry. The old adage "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" coul...  Read More

Have you ever looked in a mirror after eating something messy, like spaghetti, and saw sauce all over your face? Or maybe you had dirt on your cheeks after playing outside. Mirrors show us what we rea...  Read More

Proverbs 18:13 (NIV)“To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.”Devotional ThoughtThis verse gives us a simple but powerful picture of what often goes wrong in our communication: speaking bef...  Read More

In a world rife with conflict, the concept of forgiveness often seems elusive. We're surrounded by stories of hurt, betrayal, and injustice that make the idea of forgiving seem not just difficult, but...  Read More

Imagine you have a special superhero suit that makes you a part of a superhero team. When you wear this suit, you become a hero who helps others, speaks the truth, and spreads kindness wherever you go...  Read More

Ephesians 4:25-27 (NIV)"Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 'In your anger do not sin': Do not let the sun go down w...  Read More

In a world that often feels broken and unjust, how can we live differently? How can we cultivate healthy relationships and embody a new way of being? The answer lies in understanding and embracing our...  Read More

Imagine if love was like a superhero power that everyone could have! Just like superheroes use their powers for good, we are called to use love to make the world better. Love can be like a magic cape ...  Read More

1 John 3:18 (NIV)"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."Devotional ThoughtThis passage from 1 John urges us to show love through our actions and truth, und...  Read More

In a world often divided by labels and differences, we are reminded of a profound truth: love is at the core of our existence and purpose. It's not merely an emotion or a fleeting feeling, but the ver...  Read More

Have you ever built something with blocks or Legos? It can be really fun, but sometimes things don’t quite fit, or the tower tumbles down. Imagine you were building the tallest tower ever, but it sudd...  Read More

Romans 5:1-2 (NIV)"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we ...  Read More

In the beginning, God created a world of perfect harmony. Relationships flourished - between humans and God, between each other, and even with our work. But something profound shifted when sin entered...  Read More

Imagine a Lego set. Each piece is unique in shape and color, but they all fit together to build something amazing. Just like a Lego set, God made us to be different but connected. He designed us to ha...  Read More

Genesis 1:26-27 (NIV)"Then God said, 'Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild an...  Read More

At the heart of our existence lies a profound truth: we are created for relationship. This isn't just a feel-good sentiment, but a fundamental reality rooted in the very nature of God Himself. As we e...  Read More