Our past failures don’t necessarily characterise us, but in some cases it can feel that way. If you’ve ever let someone down or fallen short of what God requires of you, you’ll be familiar with feeling inadequate and guilty. These feelings are only amplified when we fail to meet the expectations held by those we… Continue reading Feeling like a failure? Here are 8 Bible verses to give you hope
Month: October 2022
Overflowing Love for Other People – 1 Thessalonians 3:12
“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 3:12 Paul made no secret of His great love and concern for the believers in Thessalonica. Indeed, throughout all His writings this dear apostle had a deep affection and sincere… Continue reading Overflowing Love for Other People – 1 Thessalonians 3:12
What Does the Bible Say about Teachers?
The Bible is God’s Word, and is full of lessons, principles and practical applications. This is the reason teachers are needed for teaching the word of God. There is actually a gift of teaching, which means God has empowered those people who can and are willing to touch the lives of their students. Even church… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Teachers?
The most important decision that you will make today
“Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord, “I remember concerning you the devotion of your youth, the love of your betrothals, you’re following after Me in the wilderness” Jeremiah 2:2 Relationships demand devotion to maintain intimacy. If love loses its devotion it becomes shaky. And surely relationships will not work.… Continue reading The most important decision that you will make today
The Golden Rule of Bible Reading
We all know that Golden Rule: “Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12) . In this lab, John Piper calls readers to treat authors this way. Some questions to ask as you read and study: What advice would you give a new believer reading the Bible for the… Continue reading The Golden Rule of Bible Reading
Struggling with self-condemnation? Six Bible verses to reassure you of God’s forgiveness
When we can’t bring ourselves to forgive someone, we pray, mediate on God’s word and remind ourselves that if God could forgive us for all of our sins, then we must forgive those who sin against us. By doing all of these things we demonstrate a great belief in forgiveness, but when it comes to… Continue reading Struggling with self-condemnation? Six Bible verses to reassure you of God’s forgiveness
15 Bible Verses That Offer Hope For The Unemployed
In the midst of an economic recession and a worldwide pandemic, thousands of people have been laid off from their jobs. It’s been tragic event after tragic event, especially for all the unemployed who need to pay bills and bring food to the table. It’s during a crisis like this that people turn to God,… Continue reading 15 Bible Verses That Offer Hope For The Unemployed
Living a Wise Life – Ephesians 5:15-16
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15-16 As Christians, it is really so hard to live a life that is always on the track of what Christ has prepared for us. A lot of people claim… Continue reading Living a Wise Life – Ephesians 5:15-16
What Does the Bible Say about Seeking God?
Some of life’s most burning questions include “why are we here?” and “where are we going?” and people often search for answers in this world. However, the answer can only be found in God, because it was He who created us. So how do you find the answers from God? A person who wants to… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Seeking God?
The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11
One of my favorite passages of scripture is in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, which appears to be a quote of an early Christian hymn or creed. A hymn of exaltation for Jesus and what he has done for us. And since Philippians was written by 62 AD, it would have indeed been an early hymn.… Continue reading The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11