Greg Laurie

• 06/29/2012

  A Purpose in the Storm

  But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." — 1 Corinthians 2:9

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• 06/27/2012

  Where Hope Grows

  Through hardship, our hope will grow. That almost sounds contradictory. It seems the best hothouse for hope would be a trouble-free life, without threats or storms. Everything would be nice and tidy and clean. But that is not the case. The best place for hope to grow, believe it or not, is actually in adversity.

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• 06/25/2012

  No Exemptions

  "For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike." — Matthew 5:45
• 06/23/2012

  The Doctor Is In!

  I don't know about you, but there are two places I don't really like to go--to the dentist's office and the doctor's office.
• 06/21/2012

  An Everlasting Love

  I don't know why, but some people think they will get a pass on pain and suffering in their lives. They expect to somehow make it through life unscathed, never having a major tragedy . . . never having any kind of illness . . . never losing a loved one. They think life will be all sunshine and blue skies.
• 06/19/2012

  God's Thoughts toward Us

  Many, O Lord my God, are Your wonderful works which You have done; and Your thoughts toward us cannot be recounted to You in order; if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. — Psalm 40:5
• 06/16/2012

  Better Than Disneyland

  I still remember making a vow in the backseat of the car, saying to myself that one day, when I became an adult, made my own money, and had my own wheels, I would go to Disneyland every single day. And if I couldn't do that, then at least I would go twice a week.

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• 06/13/2012

  A Reason for Hope

  Sometimes God is glorified through the removal of an affliction. When we have a problem, people pray with us about it, and it is resolved, we praise God for that. If a physician performs surgery, and that loved one is cancer-free, we thank God. We thank the doctor, too, but we realize God is the one who is ultimately in control.
• 06/11/2012

  Promises, Not Explanations

  If God were to actually tell you why certain things happened as they did, would that erase your pain or heal your broken heart? Let's imagine for a moment that God said, "Okay, okay. I am tired of your asking. Now I am going to tell you. Are you ready? Write it down. I did it for this reason. . . ." And then He gives you the reason.
• 06/09/2012

  Heroes of the Faith

  If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. — John 15:18-19
• 06/08/2012

  Blessed to Be a Blessing

  The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself. — Proverbs 11:25
• 06/06/2012

  Blessed to Be a Blessing

  The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself. — Proverbs 11:25
• 06/03/2012

  Some Thoughts About Love for You Today

  Love endures long and is patient and kind.— 1 Corinthians 13:4
• 06/01/2012

  Not Ability, but Availability

  What kind of person does God seek to use? What qualifications is He looking for in someone? Is it a towering intellect? Is it natural leadership ability? Could God ever use someone who is a bit shy by nature? Does this person have to be very talented or handsome or beautiful?
• 05/30/2012

  For His Glory

  Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. — Ephesians 4:1