Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 There is a wealth of wisdom in these two verses. Let’s just focus on…Read more »
Author: Tiffany C. Schwander
Tiffany has a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University and has been helping families for over 20 years. She and her husband, Mark, are raising their teenage twin sons to be strong in their faith and knowledgeable in the Word to strongly face life’s joys and trials. Tiffany has been Linda Colby’s associate teacher for the past three years in a national women’s ministry leading and guiding women and teens. Tiffany enjoys encouraging, teaching and counseling women and children into a closer relationship with Jesus as they study His Word.
What is Gentleness?
Let your gentleness be evident to all. Philippians 4:5 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. John 16:33a Gentleness is a behavior that can be seen through being levelheaded, tempered, calm, mature, kind, evenhanded and fair. I think that we all could say that we are seeing way…Read more »
Significant
 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit— fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. John 15:16 Do you feel chosen and significant? Do you struggle with bearing these fruits? Are your…Read more »
How Do We Seek Peace?
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 NLT It…Read more »
Do You Have a Reservation?
“He said to them, ‘Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.’ Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ But he…Read more »
Prayer
Posted by in prayer, counselor, friend, gather, trust “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry.” Psalm 34:15 Oftentimes, we find it easier to go to the Lord in prayer when there has been a tragedy, when lives…Read more »
Reign of Peace
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:13-14 As the weather has been getting warmer and the garden has been…Read more »
The Glory of God
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.” Psalm 19:1-2 “Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and…Read more »
Lift the Veil
Posted by in Deception, rejection, fog, veil, joy, peace, radiant And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 The fog over the valley is both gloomy and beautiful. It takes a known beautiful scene and turns…Read more »
The Best of Teachers
Posted by in Teacher, Jesus, training, love, guidance When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. Mark 6:34 I feel very blessed to have had so many excellent teachers in my life. My very first and longest has been my mom. She not…Read more »
