The common meaning of prosperity is abundance. It may be riches, food, and other material things. However, if we read prosperity in the Bible, it does not only talk about material possessions and blessings. Prosperity could mean finding favor in the sight of men. One can have a simple and unabundant life financially-speaking, yet he… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Prosperity?
Month: September 2022
The Revealed Plans of God – Ephesians 1:9-10
“He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.” – Ephesians 1:9-10 Before all things, we are united in Him. We… Continue reading The Revealed Plans of God – Ephesians 1:9-10
Who was Caleb in the Bible?
The story of Caleb, a faithful man of God, begins in the book of Numbers. After being delivered from bondage in Egypt, the Israelites were led by God to the border of the land of Canaan, a land “flowing with milk and honey” that God had promised they would inherit (Exodus 3:8, 17). Moses had chosen twelve… Continue reading Who was Caleb in the Bible?
Struggling With The Same Old Mistakes? Check Out These 13 Bible Verses For Help
As humans, we often find ourselves caught in a cycle of repeating the same sins over and over again. We ask for forgiveness and swear we’ll change, yet somehow, we always end up back where we started. Maybe we’re not taking our repentance seriously enough or maybe we’re trying to go it alone without God’s… Continue reading Struggling With The Same Old Mistakes? Check Out These 13 Bible Verses For Help
What Does the Bible Say about Positive Thinking?
The Bible has a lot of stories that promote positivity, not because of an ability or a possession, but because of trust in God. The Apostle Paul gives one of the more compelling statements in the Epistle to the Philippians when he enumerated several positive thoughts that a Christian should think about. Some of the… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Positive Thinking?
From Self-Reliance to Grace-Reliance
James 4:6-7 But he [God] gives us more grace to stand against such evil desires. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but favors the humble.” So humble yourselves before God. In the case of David, the Lord confirmed him as king over Israel and had blessed his kingdom, not for David’s own glory, but… Continue reading From Self-Reliance to Grace-Reliance
Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged
Do not judge lest you be judged. (Matthew 7:1) Unrighteous and unmerciful judgment is forbidden first of all because it manifests a wrong view of God. With the phrase lest you be judged, Jesus reminds the scribes and Pharisees that they are not the final court. To judge another person’s motives or to curse to condemnation… Continue reading Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged
Caring for each other: 10 Bible verses about living in community
The Bible calls us to love one another; our friends, our enemies, our church. It’s not always easy, but we’re made to live together in fellowship – to help one another, to bear each other’s burdens and to encourage those around us to keep going. With that in mind, here are 10 Bible verses about… Continue reading Caring for each other: 10 Bible verses about living in community
What Does the Bible Say about Holding Grudges?
Suffering from a bad experience is not good, much more if the situation was caused by someone else’s wrong move or decision. However, the Lord Jesus Christ already told His disciples, and us that we should forgive 70 times 7 times. The point is that there should be no limit in the mercy and grace… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Holding Grudges?
You Never Run Alone
In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics there was a British athlete, a runner, sprinter named Derek Hammond who was potential favorite in the 400 meter race. And he got off to a very good start and midway through the race, he ruptured his hamstring, fell to the ground. Every Olympic dream crushed knowing he didn’t have… Continue reading You Never Run Alone