This is a true story. Turn to Mark 10:46-52. If you look at the Bible, some people didn’t seem likely to receive salvation, but they received it. On the other hand, the people who seemed likely to be the first to receive salvation, did not. The teachers, scribes, and educated religious leaders in the days of Jesus… Continue reading How to have hope when everything is going wrong. Hopeless and Depressed? Here is the Story of Bartimaeus
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Learning to Trust God
This summer I gave myself the goal of learning to swim. Traumatized by a childhood experience of almost drowning to death, I never imagined I would swim one day. I eventually motivated myself to sign up for swim classes since I really want to be able to enjoy in water with my little ones. The… Continue reading Learning to Trust God
8 Bible Verses You Must Know Before Getting Married
Heed the following verses if you are thinking of getting married. This applies to all ladies and gentlemen preparing to wed or hoping to one day. 1 Thessalonians 4:3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; 1 Corinthians 6:18Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits… Continue reading 8 Bible Verses You Must Know Before Getting Married
Having trouble reading the Bible? Here’s what you should do
Reading the Bible is a joy for Christians because they get to immerse in God’s Word and understand more about Him and His Kingdom. But not everybody feels the same way, and for some it can be hard to get into, not because they don’t have the heart to but because they have physical conditions… Continue reading Having trouble reading the Bible? Here’s what you should do
Colossians 4:2 Bible Devotional: Devote Yourselves to Prayer
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. – Colossians 4:2 NIV It is interesting to remark how large a portion of Sacred Writ is occupied with the subject of prayer, either in furnishing examples, enforcing precepts, or pronouncing promises. We scarcely open the Bible before we read, “Then began men to call upon the… Continue reading Colossians 4:2 Bible Devotional: Devote Yourselves to Prayer
7 Bible verses which help us build up a picture of what marriage means
Marriage remains a significant aspect of Christian life but the way that it is valued has undergone a shift in wider society. Higher numbers of couples are moving in together and cohabiting for years before even considering walking down the aisle, if they contemplate it at all. For the couples that do decide to make… Continue reading 7 Bible verses which help us build up a picture of what marriage means
What Is the Belt of Truth in the Armor of God?
Ephesians 6:14 NIV14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, The belt of truth is the first piece of the “full armor of God” listed in Ephesians 6:10–17. In KJV it’s said “having your loins girt about with truth” (Ephesians 6:14 KJV) Having your… Continue reading What Is the Belt of Truth in the Armor of God?
Top Bible Verses About Anger
There are times harsh words hurt our feelings. Or we are put in a difficult situation that cannot easily be understand. We must be very careful that this doesn’t stir up trouble and anger in our hearts. We are right at the door to the path of sin. As soon as we explode and release our… Continue reading Top Bible Verses About Anger
Who was Jael in the Bible?
Jael or Yael ( יעל , ya‛ēl , “a wild or mountain goat,” as in Psalm 104:18) was a heroic woman mentioned in the Book of Judges Judges 4:17-22, 5:2-31. She is known for killing Sisera, the general of Canaanite King Jabin’s army. Jael was the wife of Heber the Kenite ( Judges 4:11, 4:17 ). The Kenites were on friendly terms both with the Israelites ( Judges 1:16 )… Continue reading Who was Jael in the Bible?
