Grace Focused Optimism (Part 1)

Bob RoaneJoy and Peace, Loving and Trusting God

I will make an everlasting covenant with them. I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear and respect Me, so that they will never turn away from Me. I will rejoice in doing them good and will assuredly plant them in this land with all My heart and soul. (Jeremiah 32:40-41) Note: This …

Joy in Troubles

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Joy and Peace, Loving and Trusting God

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance…so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything….Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has …

Christ: The Solid Rock

Bob RoaneHymn Stories, Jesus Christ, Joy and Peace

Hear my cry, O God. Listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to You, I call as my heart grows faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I… Find rest, O my soul, in God alone. My hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation… I will not …

Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 5): Made for More

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Joy and Peace, Loving and Trusting God, Safety and Security in Christ

God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken and forgotten us.” Christ says, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands.” (Isaiah 49:14-16) This concludes our series on this passage. …

Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 4): Engraved on His Hands

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Joy and Peace, Loving and Trusting God, Safety and Security in Christ

God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken us.” He answered, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands. (Isaiah 49:14-16) You can also read Christ Will Not Forget You …

Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 3): Disappointment with God

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Joy and Peace, Loving and Trusting God, Safety and Security in Christ

God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken and forgotten us.” Christ says, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands.” (Isaiah 49:14-16) This is Part 3 of a 5-part …

Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 2): Chosen by a Stronger Love

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Joy and Peace, Loving and Trusting God, Safety and Security in Christ

God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken and forgotten us.” Christ says, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands.” (Isaiah 49:14-16) This is Part 2 of a 5-part …