Making big decisions – whether about a new job, a relationship, where to live, or anything else – can be incredibly difficult. While we trust that God cares deeply about our choices, it’s especially hard when He appears to be silent. Sometimes He’ll speak to us specifically about our circumstances, while at other points he may not.… Continue reading Facing A Hard Decision? 10 Bible Verses When You Don’t Know Where To Turn
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A Punishment Worse Than Sodom and Gomorrah
Nevertheless I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you. (Matthew 11:24) Few things Jesus might have said could have stunned Jews more than to be unfavorably compared to Gentiles. Nevertheless, I say to you, Jesus continued, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and… Continue reading A Punishment Worse Than Sodom and Gomorrah
When I am Weak, then I am Strong!
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace… Continue reading When I am Weak, then I am Strong!
Set apart: 10 Bible verses that show how Christians can live differently
The Bible is clear that Christians are supposed to live out their faith in word and deed. “Faith without works is dead,” writes James in chapter 2, and Scripture is littered with God’s call to his people to live different, holy lives – set apart for his glory. This means living in a way that reflects… Continue reading Set apart: 10 Bible verses that show how Christians can live differently
Where is the Mount Sinai in the Bible?
How to read the Bible and get the complete picture
“The Bible is full of contradictions!” said the man on the beach. “No it isn’t” I replied, with proud confidence. “Oh yes it is!” “Oh no it isn’t!” Sunbathers sat up to witness this unfolding Punch and Judy show. Then my opponent dealt the killer blow: “But have you actually read the whole Bible?” This exposed an awkward… Continue reading How to read the Bible and get the complete picture
Can Believers Be Deceived and Led Astray?
And Jesus answered and said to them, “See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ ” and will mislead many. (Matthew 24:4–5) The first activity to signal Christ’s return will be widespread deception by a proliferation of false Christs. There were false Christs, or… Continue reading Can Believers Be Deceived and Led Astray?
How to Pray Before a Bible Study
Bible Study is no ordinary study. It is a time to learn God’s Word and go deep into the profound meaning and nuances of the words that Almighty God gave to human beings. Imagine that! You can study the Bible, and even the same stories and verses over and over again, and it will shine… Continue reading How to Pray Before a Bible Study
Limitless Riches – Philippians 4:19
I Am Not Ashamed: 10 Bible verses on how to evangelize well
In a society where evangelism is often portrayed as an attempt to manipulate someone into believing in God, it can be a challenge to talk to others about our faith. Yet evangelism is integral to our walk as Christians – Jesus commissioned each one of us to share the good news. And it is good news.… Continue reading I Am Not Ashamed: 10 Bible verses on how to evangelize well