Faith and belief comprise a very important part of our lives. A person's beliefs in many ways define who they are --
how they see themselves, what they want out of life, and more.
On this web site I'll offer a personal account of my
own beliefs. I'll describe how my beliefs have changed my life in profound and exciting ways, and how I think they might change
the lives of others.
Jesus says an intimate relationship with him(remain in my love)through obedience to God's commands is the way to
complete joy(Jn 15:10-11)is your relationship with Jesus intimate enough to produce complete joy(jn 16:24)what happens to
your joy when troubles come?How can you retain your joy in times of trial(Ps 33:16-22?)Jesus knows life is filled with
trouble and suffering(jn 16:33;17:13-15).How is joy compatible with suffering(Jas 1:2-4; 1 Pe 1:6-9)?
The struggles and tragedies of this life need not affect your joy as a child of God.True joy is based on the spiritual
realites of who God is and what he has promised. God is good and God is faithful-regardless of your situation. Paul and Silas
learn this truth,and they have much to sing about.
This is what the Lord says:if you repent.I will restore you that you may serve me.if you utter worthy,not worthless,words,you
will be my spokesman.
Jeremiah 15:19
Our father in heaven,hallowed be your name,your kingdom come,your will be done on earth as it is in heaven,give us today
our daily bread.forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.and lead us not into temptation,but deliever us
from the evil, one Amen.
Therefore I tell you,do not worry about your life,what you will eat or drink;or about your body,what you will wear.is
not life more important than food,and the body more important than clothes?look at the birds of the air;they do not sow or
reap or store away in barns,and yet your havenly father feeds them.are you not much more valuable than they?who of you by
worrying can add a single hour to his life"
Mathew 6:25-27
when Jesus came into Peter's house,he saw his wife's mother laid,sick of a fever.and he touched her hand and the
fever left her:and she arose, and ministered unto them.when the even was come,they brought unto him many that were possessed
with devils:and he cast out the spirits with his word,and healed all that were sick.that it might be fulfilled which was spoken
by E-sa-ias the prophet saying himself took our infirmities,and bare our sickness.now when Jesus saw great-multitudes about
him,he gave commandment to depart unto the other side
Mathew 8:14-18
