First Corinthians 12:13 tells us that “in one Spirit we were all baptized into one Body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free.” Whatever our nationality or status was, the Spirit has put us all into one Body. Hence Romans 12:4-5 says “For just as in one [physical] body we have many members…so we who are many… Continue reading The Body of Christ Now, New Jerusalem Soon
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Podcast: The Pursuit of Holiness with Terry Feix
Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The Pursuit of Holinessby Jerry Bridges is a highly recommended book for all Christians. This book will help you get excited about pursuing holiness and nurture a passion for living life to the glory of God. Bridges lived from 1929-2016. He was a prominent figure in… Continue reading Podcast: The Pursuit of Holiness with Terry Feix
Book of Obadiah: Edomites and the sin of pride
Do you ever find yourself struggling with pride in your daily life as a Christian? It is a common challenge we all face. In the bustling world we live in, humility can sometimes feel like a scarce commodity. However, the Book of Obadiah offers valuable insights into the dangers of pride and the consequences it… Continue reading Book of Obadiah: Edomites and the sin of pride
Meet the Holy Spirit – Enjoying the Journey
How well do you know the Holy Spirit? Many live their entire Christian life with the Spirit of God within, and yet fail to understand how He works in and through the believer. A true and growing knowledge of God includes knowledge of all three members of the Godhead – the Father, the Son, and… Continue reading Meet the Holy Spirit – Enjoying the Journey
There is More Than This
How much effort does it take to “hope”? Hoping for a life that is better than your current one. I think most don’t say, “I hope I …” but instead, they say, “I wish I …”. Hope definition is – to cherish a desire with anticipation: to want something to happen or be true Wish definition is –… Continue reading There is More Than This
Little Known Bible Characters: Iddo
When I read the Bible and someone is named that I am not too familiar with, it makes me curious. I’ll never get tired of studying Paul or Peter or John or Stephen or Lydia…but then someone is mentioned and I go “Another person to get to know! Who was h/she?” Like, Tychicus, Eutychus (the… Continue reading Little Known Bible Characters: Iddo
Miraculous moments: Are modern-day miracles real
In 2015, a young boy named John Smith fell through the ice on a Missouri lake and was submerged for 15 minutes. After being pulled out and rushed to the hospital, he was declared dead for over an hour. However, against all expectations, he spontaneously started breathing and eventually fully recovered. Medical experts struggled to… Continue reading Miraculous moments: Are modern-day miracles real
Why we should not trust our emotions
Have you ever made a snap decision based on how you felt in the heat of the moment, only to regret it later? Our emotions are powerful and can steer us in good and bad directions. Although emotions are a gift from God, they make life colorful and meaningful. But should we trust them unquestioningly?… Continue reading Why we should not trust our emotions
How to learn from our mistakes
Making mistakes is inevitable since we live in an imperfect world, but we could make something beautiful from our mistakes when we learned from them. God is not looking for Believers who never make mistakes. He appreciates and seeks those willing to learn from their wrongdoings and decisions. It is something that we can do… Continue reading How to learn from our mistakes
25 Quotes about loving difficult people
Difficult people are everywhere, whether at work, home, school, or church. Since we live in a broken, sin-filled world, we cannot help but encounter or be with someone who is challenging to love or to be with. We could also be difficult people; others may find us challenging to love. However, loving people who are… Continue reading 25 Quotes about loving difficult people