Month: November 2023

Giving up: Signs you should surrender to God’s plan

In life, there are moments when you find yourself tirelessly pursuing a dream, only to stumble again and again. It’s akin to pursuing a mirage. Each effort feels like grasping at fleeting shadows. In this case, you hang on to the encouraging quote, “One day, you will thank yourself for not giving up.”  Yet, in… Continue reading Giving up: Signs you should surrender to God’s plan

Attending church: Why is it a must for believers

In daily life, amidst the hustle and bustle, the thought of attending church may seem like just another item on your to-do list. However, reflect the essence of gathering, the power of shared faith, and the communal heartbeat that resonates within the walls of a church.  A church is not merely a building. It is… Continue reading Attending church: Why is it a must for believers

Counting Other People’s Blessings

Blinded by Emotion There is a sort of tunnel vision that occurs when we get envious or jealous. Everything in our life darkens. Soon, our awareness of God’s blessings fades away, blurred out by a grey fog of discontent. Thankfulness is a choice. So’s envy and jealousy. When I count other people’s blessings I lose… Continue reading Counting Other People’s Blessings

The story of Gideon: Overcoming self-doubt and empowering others in today’s challenges

An image of Gideon on a donkey. (Photo from FreeBibleimages) We often see a Bible in the guest room of a hotel. Picking it up, we can see the words Gideons International. The organization was founded in 1899 in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA, by two traveling businessmen, John H. Nicholson and Samuel E. Hill.  The primary… Continue reading The story of Gideon: Overcoming self-doubt and empowering others in today’s challenges

50 Inspiring quotes to believe in a miracle

Golden Hour. (Photo by Mat Brown from Pexels)Have you ever felt like you needed a little extra faith to see the extraordinary in the everyday? In our lives, moments come when hope seems distant, and the possibility of miracles feels far away. Yet, history and faith tell us that miracles are not just tales of… Continue reading 50 Inspiring quotes to believe in a miracle

Divine Love of the Father – Matthew 22:35-39

Matthew 22:35-39 Matthew 22:35-39 depicts the scene, where Jesus encapsulates the essence of the divine imperative by emphasizing the greatest commandment: to love God with the entirety of one’s being—heart, soul and mind. This commandment forms the fulcrum of Christian theology, emphasizing the primacy of love in understanding God’s redemptive plan toward the universe. Love,… Continue reading Divine Love of the Father – Matthew 22:35-39

[Romans Study 1-3] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures

[Romans Study 1-3]  Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures Paul, Loyalist To God’s Love “As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.… Continue reading [Romans Study 1-3] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures

They will stay fresh and green

They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, (Psalm 92:14 NIV) They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, (Psalm 92:14 NIV) Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about They will stay fresh and green.

Old Testament Joseph’s Heart Models Great Leadership – Ron Edmondson

Old Testament Joseph’s heart models some great leadership characteristics. Someone asked me once what I primarily look for in the hiring of a staff position. I said, without reservation, first and foremost, I look for the heart. I want a heart which honors Christ more than self, one which desires to grow and learn, and… Continue reading Old Testament Joseph’s Heart Models Great Leadership – Ron Edmondson