“Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.” – 1 Peter 2:16 In the previous verses, Peter has revealed that God’s will for Christians is to submit to every human authority, from the emperor (in Peter’s time) down to those who enforce the law.… Continue reading Free People – 1 Peter 2:16
Month: September 2022
10 Bible Verses That Would Discourage You From Cheating On A Test
Many students feel pressured to cheat on tests in order to keep up with their classmates. They know that it is wrong and against the rules, but they also feel like they need to do whatever it takes to get a good grade. Most of these students rationalize their decision by thinking that as long… Continue reading 10 Bible Verses That Would Discourage You From Cheating On A Test
The joy of the Lord is our strength
The same God that saved Noah from the flood, brought the Israelites through the desert, shut the mouths of the lion for Daniel, spared Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace, is the same God Who will bring you out of the ordeal you are currently going through. Now, I am not going to… Continue reading The joy of the Lord is our strength
What Does the Bible Say about the Power of Words?
It is often said that words have power. But where did this idea come from? Believe it or not, this idea came from the Bible. God, in His majesty and power, was the first ever to showcase this. He created the entire universe with just words. Scriptures also point to the power of pronouncement of… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about the Power of Words?
Christ Our Substitute – 1 Peter 3:18
“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.” – 1 Peter 3:18 The change from being unrighteous to righteous was not attained for free. Our freedom was not for free. When we… Continue reading Christ Our Substitute – 1 Peter 3:18
Jesus is all I need
In the midst of a tender moment,While I seek having You ever more,I seize and respond to Your calling,Your waves billow onto my shore. I drift in Your water, it soothes me,I proclaim it is all that I need,I bask in the wondrous breaking,Of Your healing and tender springs. The water is ever rising,But I… Continue reading Jesus is all I need
10 Evening Good Night Prayers for Bedtime and Peaceful Sleep
Give thanks for God’s protection and guidance Dear God, I thank You for today. I am grateful that I can just come back to You this evening. Thank You for sustaining me with strength to carry on what I had to do. Thank You for physical health. Thank You for the wisdom that helped me… Continue reading 10 Evening Good Night Prayers for Bedtime and Peaceful Sleep
Who were the Amalekites?
Answer: The Amalekites were a tribe first mentioned during the time of Abraham (Genesis 14:7). Though the Amalekites are not mentioned in the table of nations in Genesis 10, in Numbers 24:20 they are referred to as “first among the nations.” Genesis 36 refers to the descendants of Amalek, the son of Eliphaz and grandson… Continue reading Who were the Amalekites?
What Does the Bible Say about Worship?
The word “worship” came from its root “worth” which means importance. Using these details, worshipping God means giving Him what He is worth in your life. A person who has not truly known God cannot give the right kind of worship. During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He told His disciples that His Father seeks those who… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Worship?
Overcome Rejection Using These 10 Powerful Bible Verses
Rejection is always hard to take no matter the case is. Most of the times, it feels like a personal attack. We think that we must have done something wrong, and we wonder what is it that we lack and why are we so unqualified. When everyone doesn’t seem to believe or support us, it’s… Continue reading Overcome Rejection Using These 10 Powerful Bible Verses