Dear Lord, In financially strapped times like now, I’m easily consumed with worry and fear. I am also tempted to grumble and complain, for my situation feels so stuffy. As difficult as it is, help me endure this test and keep me from wavering. I want to maintain a thankful and pure heart towards You.… Continue reading Prayer for Finances
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Dealing with Loss: 9 Bible Verses To Ease Your Grief
No one is immune to the pain of loss. When someone you love dies, it feels as if your world has been turned upside down and a part of you has been ripped away. The pain can be overwhelming and it seems impossible to go on. You may feel lost, abandoned, and alone. During these… Continue reading Dealing with Loss: 9 Bible Verses To Ease Your Grief
Baptism of the Holy Spirit – What the Bible Says
The Bible tells us about baptism of water and baptism of holy spirit. How can we receive baptism of Holy Spirit? There was a time when I couldn’t find the solution for problems in my heart and the thirst in my soul. After many years of wondering, my soul became more thirsty and weary. Since… Continue reading Baptism of the Holy Spirit – What the Bible Says
Power of Fasting and Prayer
When my heart is full of agony and my life needs God’s guidance, I fast and pray for God’s mercy. Those times were when my dad had an operation for his cancer, when my husband was suffering in his work, when depression drew me into deep despair, and when I sought a new mind and physical… Continue reading Power of Fasting and Prayer
What Matters is on the Inside
Our actions actually stem from the heart. And Jesus knew this very well. He did not want people to only stop at cleaning up our act on the outside, but uproot sin from where it all begins. For example, most people are careful not to murder or steal or commit adultery. But sin starts… Continue reading What Matters is on the Inside
Genesis 1:1 – Back to the Very Beginning
The very first verse in the first chapter of the Bible contains a miraculous and majestic proclamation that should strike us with deep awe – that this world and all its inhabitants have a MAKER. How did everything come into existence? It is not by coincidence, but God created it. In the beginning God created… Continue reading Genesis 1:1 – Back to the Very Beginning
Prayer for Faith Like Gold
Dear Father, I pray for a heart like gold, able to withstand time and trial, and remain unchanging and beautiful… Your love never fails and Your truth stays the same. I can always count on You! So help me Lord, to have a faith like gold that doesn’t rust over time. I desire to worship… Continue reading Prayer for Faith Like Gold
Going to Heaven
I heard a story of an old man who accepted Jesus when he was old. He loved reading the Bible with his reading glasses on. To everyone’s amazement, he always read only Matthew 1, which contains the laundry list of unpronounceable names until the birth of Jesus. A curious grandson asked, “Grandpa, you are so… Continue reading Going to Heaven
What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?
Whether it’s because of misunderstandings or wrongdoings, sometimes the relationship we have with others is in danger of being broken and dominated by resentment. We find that our hearts don’t have peace, and negative emotions such as hatred and trouble have taken hold in our hearts. That is the critical moment to control our emotion. When we harbor inner hatred without… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?
What Does the Bible Say About Relying on God?
Do you rely on a house built on sand which will be blown away after the rain comes and wind blows? Or the house built upon the rock of God who is almighty and everlasting? We make numerous choices everyday. The choices, big or small, can change the course of our lives. When making decisions, do you ask God… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Relying on God?