A saying goes, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” A friend is someone who will do you good, not bad. A friend thinks what’s best for you, and is happy when you are blessed and prospered. This person wishes you well and does not feel insecure when you are in a better place… Continue reading 5 Bible verses encouraging you to help a friend in need
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Who was Aristarchus in the Bible?
Aristar´kus ( Ἀρίσταρχος , Arı́starchos , “best ruler”) was one of those faithful companions of the apostle Paul who shared with him his labors and sufferings. His name repeatedly occurs in the Acts and Epistles ( Acts 19:29; Acts 20:4; Acts 27:2; Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:24). He was a native of Thessalonica ( Acts 20:4; Acts 27:2 ), and became the… Continue reading Who was Aristarchus in the Bible?
What is the history and significance of Thessalonica in the Bible?
Thessalonica was the capital and most populous city in Macedonia in Paul’s time. Paul and Silas, in a.d. 58, came to Thessalonica from Philippi, which was 100 miles northeast during his second missionary journey. After Alexander the Great established the Greek Empire (fourth century BC), the Greeks built many magnificent cities. One of these was Thessalonica in… Continue reading What is the history and significance of Thessalonica in the Bible?
What does the Bible say about Putting the Past Behind? 7 Verses
Do not let your past haunt you. God’s plan is to free you from slavery to sin and give you renewed life through His son. Let these verses encourage you to put your past behind and look forward! Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold,… Continue reading What does the Bible say about Putting the Past Behind? 7 Verses
Kill or Heal?
The other day, my daughter Lily complimented me for my simple homemade ice pops. “Yummm….. this is the best ice pops ever,” she said. That made me grin. Complimenting people is second nature to my four-year-old. Once when I was dropping her off to the preschool, I overheard her saying to a teacher, “Oh, I… Continue reading Kill or Heal?
10 Bible verses for when you’re feeling overwhelmed
However well life is going overall, we all have moments when we feel totally overwhelmed – unable to get perspective or see beyond a particular problem. The Bible speaks a lot about this, and how God is at hand even when we can’t see what he is doing. Here are 10 Bible verses that may… Continue reading 10 Bible verses for when you’re feeling overwhelmed
John MacArthur: How Should We Pray?
I would invite you to turn in your Bible to Luke chapter 11. I have really been asked to direct our thoughts toward how to pray, and in particular, that takes us to how the Lord taught us to pray; and I want to choose the more brief version of this instruction by the Lord… Continue reading John MacArthur: How Should We Pray?
Who was Ehud in the Bible?
Ehud (Hebrew: אֵהוּד בֶּן־גֵּרָא,) is the second judge or judicial ruler of the Hebrews, who assassinated Eglon, and delivered them from the oppression which they had suffered for eighteen years under the Moabites. He is described as being left-handed and a member of the Tribe of Benjamin. His story was recorded in Judges 3:12-30; Judges 4:1. His achievements are related… Continue reading Who was Ehud in the Bible?
