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  Your Sorrow Will Turn Into Joy – A Reflection on John 16:20 "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy."  — John 16:20 Life is full of seasons—some filled with joy and celebration, while others bring pain, loss, and uncertainty. There are times when our hearts feel heavy, when prayers seem unanswered, and when sorrow feels overwhelming. But in  John 16:20, Jesus gives us a powerful promise:   Your sorrow will not last forever. It will be transformed into joy. Jesus spoke these words to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion. He knew they would soon face deep grief as they watched Him suffer and die. Yet, He also knew that their sorrow would not be permanent—because three days later, He would rise again, bringing  victory, hope, and everlasting joy.  This verse is not just for the disciples—it is for  you and me today.  No matter what seas...

  Hold On—Greater Joy is Coming! A Reflection on Romans 8:18 "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."  – Romans 8:18 Pain, hardship, and struggles can sometimes feel overwhelming. When we go through difficulties, it’s easy to wonder if things will ever get better. But Romans 8:18 reminds us of a beautiful promise:  what we are facing now is nothing compared to the joy and glory that God has in store for us. What This Verse Means Paul, the writer of Romans, understood suffering—he faced persecution, imprisonment, and trials for his faith. Yet, he remained confident that  temporary pain could never outweigh eternal joy.  This verse reminds us that while we may face challenges, God is working on something far greater—both in this life and in eternity. How to Apply Romans 8:18 in Your Life Keep an Eternal Perspective  – Difficult seasons don’t last forever. No matter what you’re going through, ...

  Throughout Jesus’ life and ministry, He called listeners’ attention to various sins as he taught about His Father’s will, and guided believers in what it truly means to love God, and to walk with Him. But during His ministry, did Jesus call out some sins more than others? As God’s children, we are to pay attention, not just to Jesus’ words, but what they reveal about His heart for us. Wherever He calls out sin, he points the way to something far greater than what the sin promises us. This is why it is so crucial to listen closely and respond to what Jesus emphasized in His teachings. 1. Hypocrisy What it means : Hypocrisy is pretending to be righteous outwardly while being corrupt inwardly. Jesus particularly rebuked the Pharisees and religious leaders who performed acts of piety for public recognition rather than true devotion to God. Examples from Scripture : Matthew 23:27-28 : “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which...