Divorce is an emotionally taxing and trying time for all parties involved. Christians can find it especially hard because they believe that marriage is a holy union that should last a lifetime. There is a lot about divorce in the Bible, and it can be hard to figure out what it all means. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/0gu35JDNV3o We… Continue reading What does the Bible say about divorce
Month: September 2023
The Story of Jonah: Learning from mistakes and embracing second chances today
In some of our sobering moments, we wonder if we were heeding God’s call. Is God prompting me to serve in the kid’s ministry? Is He telling me to help the homeless in the neighborhood? Is God telling me to preach in church? Are we like Jonah of the Bible, who is trying to run… Continue reading The Story of Jonah: Learning from mistakes and embracing second chances today
Infidelity in marriage: How should you handle it biblically
Infidelity or adultery is a topic that ignites heated debates in modern society. When faced with the heart-wrenching reality of a cheating spouse, you are confronted with a dilemma. Should you extend forgiveness and stay, or should you tread the path of divorce? As a Christian, you are encouraged to seek guidance from biblical principles… Continue reading Infidelity in marriage: How should you handle it biblically
Wrestling with Fear of the Unknown — Vaneetha Risner
What do you do when you feel anxious or afraid? Ask a friend for advice? Roll over everything endlessly in your head? Try to distract yourself? Or do you go immediately to God? I’m learning to do the latter but it’s still not instinctive. I’ve been dealing with multiple unrelated health issues, some of which… Continue reading Wrestling with Fear of the Unknown — Vaneetha Risner
Language that hides or softens sin is lies
By Elizabeth Prata The declaration of the fact we are sinners is rare these days. I’ve become saddened that so many people refuse to see that they are indeed wretched sinners, in need of a savior. The mere mention of the fact that we sin is enough these days to engender a harsh reaction, even… Continue reading Language that hides or softens sin is lies
Blessings and curses: Why should Christians stop the habit of swearing
Have you ever, at some point in your life, uttered a swear word? Whether it was during your innocent childhood, your rebellious teenage years, or even now, in the hustle and bustle of adulthood, the chances are that you’ve encountered profanity in one form or another. In today’s society, swearing seems to have lost much… Continue reading Blessings and curses: Why should Christians stop the habit of swearing
God’s creation: How to be stewards of the Earth
Have you ever taken a moment to appreciate the calm seas or the towering mountains, the creatures on land, or the birds in the sky? What if these wonders were no longer there? In an age where urban landscapes rise higher and brighter with each passing day, there’s no denying that progress and innovation are… Continue reading God’s creation: How to be stewards of the Earth
The Privileged Life: “Fire Extinguishers” for Our Tongues
“See how great a forest a little fire kindles!Andthe tongueisa fire, a world ofiniquity.” (James 3:5b-6a) Wildfires are terrifying and tragic. No one yet knows for certain the origin of the horrific fires earlier this month in Lahaina, Maui.* Drought and windy weather set the perfect stage for a small spark to turn into a… Continue reading The Privileged Life: “Fire Extinguishers” for Our Tongues
True Hope for Hard Seasons
It wasn’t your traditional school drop-off scenario. No little ones tumbled out of a minivan as their mom waved goodbye and dodged other vehicles in the carpool lane. Instead, it was quieter—idyllic, almost, as my fully-grown younger brother and I pulled into the shaded circle drive of his graduate school building. The peaceful rustle of… Continue reading True Hope for Hard Seasons
5 Ways God Serves As Your Refuge – Spark of His Glory
5 Ways God Serves As Your Refuge. Amid life’s challenges and uncertainties, when our world seems to spin out of control, our hearts crave a safe haven—a place where fear is replaced by faith and uncertainty finds its answer in unwavering hope. In those moments, God emerges as our refuge, a solid rock on which… Continue reading 5 Ways God Serves As Your Refuge – Spark of His Glory