I was studying and reading in 2 Samuel when I came upon the account of David and Bathsheba. As I read on, my heart hurt - knowing what was ahead and the inescapable outcome of this familiar passage of Scripture. My thoughts moved from David's involvement to how God used Nathan to confront David. I contemplated how God must have felt through the series of events in which David had allowed himself to participate.

I would imagine that you have gone through transition, or will go through it, at some point in your life. Whether it happens as a result of a conscious decision you made, or it comes upon you from the choices of others, it is simply part of the human experience and something we all deal with. During these times, we typically experience worry, stress, anxiety, etc., at a heightened level. If we're not careful, we can allow this to steal our joy and miss out on the blessings that the Lord has for us in this new part of our journey.

Colossians 3:12
Ephesians 4:32
Galatians 5:22

Kindness is a special quality of humanity which focuses on the good will and well-being of another individual. It emphasizes other people, rather than ourselves, as the beneficiaries of goodness.

A reminder of God's great love

It is officially spring! The flowers are in bloom, the trees are budding out, and the grass is green again. There is excitement in the air as we see in God's creation the beginning of new life. Even creation itself seems to echo the sentiment of new life and the joy that it brings. It is no wonder that God chose this time to cause His Son to rise from the grave. As Christians, we get excited about this time of year because it represents the new birth that each Christian has by way of the resurrected Saviour.

Acts 3:1-16

How often in our lives do we find ourselves trying to solve our own problems? Every person handles hard situations differently, but if you're anything like me, you may sometimes find yourself struggling to solve a problem in your own power through human solutions.