The Psalmist made it plain why we should follow God’s instructions. In Psalm 119, He mentioned his regard for God’s decrees, regulations, and commands over eighty times. You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! Psalms 119:4-5 This Psalm begins by describing three qualities of those living… Continue reading Why God’s Instructions Are Important
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53 Inspiring Bible Verses About Overcoming Any Trouble
Prophetically, this world will keep on experiencing hardships and a lot more troubles for God’s children. We are encouraged to stay strong in the faith. This could be seen through Bible verses about overcoming this world. You are an overcomer because the Savior has already won the battle for us all. It’s time to exercise… Continue reading 53 Inspiring Bible Verses About Overcoming Any Trouble
Christ Replaces Old Testament Shadows
The prior post presents verses about Christ as the NT reality replacing all the OT symbols. John 14:6, “Jesus said to him, I am the way and the reality and the life.” He is not merely the “truth,” as the correct fact, but He is the realness of every positive thing in the Bible. Colossians 2:16-17 tells us that… Continue reading Christ Replaces Old Testament Shadows
How Many Times Should Christians Pray? Answers From The Bible
How many times you should pray isn’t recorded in the Bible. It’s an individual choice that should be continuous. However, it is recommended to be a daily activity. Christians sometimes wonder if they are praying less or too much and wonder again if something is wrong with their prayer pattern; Thinking that might cause them… Continue reading How Many Times Should Christians Pray? Answers From The Bible
CAN I TRUST MY PASTOR?
Given the level of distrust that seems to be growing towards church leaders and corporate offenses rising against the Church, I’ve been getting more emails asking how to know if a pastor can be trusted. Obviously, there are clear scriptural directives concerning the qualifications of church leaders (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1:6-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-3). But,… Continue reading CAN I TRUST MY PASTOR?
4 Simple Things The Devil Uses To Deceive People
That ancient serpent called Satan has succeeded on several occasions by deceiving humans. He is still playing tricks luring people into eternal destruction. It’s time to know about his deceptive schemes so that you don’t become a victim. This post aims to expose some of the things or ways Satan uses to deceive people. I believe this… Continue reading 4 Simple Things The Devil Uses To Deceive People
How To Deserve God’s Help | Good News Unlimited
How to Deserve God’s Help Mar 10, 2024 8 It’s easy to think that God helps those people who most deserve his help. People try to deserve God’s help and blessings in many ways, including by being good people, giving more to charities, or doing more religious things like praying and reading their Bibles more. I once… Continue reading How To Deserve God’s Help | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Why Jesus Taught In Parables | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Why Jesus Taught in Parables Mar 11, 2024 15422 When he was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables. He told them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside, everything is said in parables so that, “‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and… Continue reading Unlimited: Why Jesus Taught In Parables | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Parable Of The Sower | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Parable of the Sower Mar 8, 2024 2084 Again, Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge. He taught them many things by… Continue reading Unlimited: The Parable Of The Sower | Good News Unlimited
Where’s the Love of God in This Dark World?
On most evenings, I turn on the evening news. I want to see the the lead stories, to see if there was anything big in the world I missed while my nose was buried in crafting Bible studies. Inevitably, I’m bombarded with violence … another shooting … another looming health crisis … another round of… Continue reading Where’s the Love of God in This Dark World?