Rick Warren's Blog, page 560

How Big Are God���s Hands?

When I was growing up, one of the things that impressed me about my dad was his big hands. I have big hands now, but my dad had huge hands! When he would do carpentry, the hammer just looked so small in his hands.

Why Should I Trust God with My Pain?

When you���ve got something that is very precious to you, whether it���s rare, expensive, or an heirloom, and you don���t want it to be stolen, broken, or burned up, you take it to the bank and entrust it to the protection of a safety deposit box.

Who Can You Trust?

One of the great questions of life is, ���Who are you going to trust?��� The way you answer that question will determine whether you���re happy or miserable, whether you succeed or fail, whether you make something of your life or you waste your life.

How to Satisfy Your Spiritual Thirst

If you feel unsatisfied with your life and you want to live a fulfilled, meaningful life, you need to stop looking for satisfaction somewhere besides Jesus.

Love in Action: Meeting the Needs of Others

The Bible says in John 19:28-29, ���After this, Jesus knew that everything had been done. So that the Scripture would come true, he said, ���I am thirsty.��� There was a jar full of vinegar there, so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a branch of a hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus��� mouth��� (NCV).

Have You Ever Gone Thirsty to Benefit Someone Else?

The Bible says that as Jesus hung on the cross, he ���knew that everything had been done. So that the Scripture would come true, he said, ���I am thirsty.��� There was a jar full of vinegar there, so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a branch of a hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus��� mouth��� (John 19:28-29 NCV).

Today Is the Day to Be Saved!

When the criminal hanging next to Jesus on the cross asked Jesus to remember him, Jesus replied, ���I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise��� (Luke 23:43 NLT, second edition). With his response, Jesus was also giving us four characteristics of salvation that we can trust and believe in.

How Do I Know I���m Saved?

In Luke 23:42, one of the criminals hanging next to Jesus on the cross prayed, ���Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom��� (NIV).

Forgiveness: There���s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Ask

When you confess your sin to God, he does not rub it in. He wipes it out!

But, there���s a right way and a wrong way to ask for forgiveness. Let me tell you the wrong way.

When We Confess, We Begin to Heal

The first step in forgiveness is admitting your guilt. Then, you have to accept responsibility for your sin.