By Elizabeth Prata I used to study King Arthur, chivalry, armor, and heraldry. I think the Age of Chivalry was fascinating. Getty Art website explains, “Chivalry first developed as a code of honor that emphasized bravery, loyalty, and generosity for knights at war in the 11th and 12th centuries. By the later Middle Ages illuminated manuscripts… Continue reading A new thought on spiritual armor
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Darkness is My Only Friend. A Statement of Hope. – Bravester
Psalm 88 is a psalm about faith that is mixed with total confusion, exposed vulnerability, and a smashed heart. Because this is still faith. This psalm is different from the other 150. This is an honest part in the Bible. For a holy book, the Bible is full of too much honesty. I’m not sure how… Continue reading Darkness is My Only Friend. A Statement of Hope. – Bravester
The Story Of The Good Samaritan
Jesus interjected many stories into His teachings. He designed them to illustrate His lesson at hand. He told the Story of the good Samaritan to answer a question asked from out of the crowd. One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I… Continue reading The Story Of The Good Samaritan
Why do I feel dry? How do I get the joy back?
By Elizabeth Prata I am so encouraged by women who ask how to regain the joy of their earlier walk. And those who who care that they feel they are not walking as closely with the Lord as they might! So much better than apathy! They inspire ME to walk more closely with Him, or… Continue reading Why do I feel dry? How do I get the joy back?
Bible Verses About The Battle Is The Lord’s – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Bible Verses About The Battle Is The Lord’s In a recent 2 part Bible study we looked at spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare is inevitable if you are a Christian. God has an enemy, and his name is Satan. If you are a Christ follower and disciple, then God’s enemy is your enemy. The more committed to Jesus… Continue reading Bible Verses About The Battle Is The Lord’s – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Jesus Christ, the New Testament Reality
The Old Testament uses physical objects to portray spiritual matters. In the New Testament Jesus Christ is the reality and He replaces all the physical symbols, both now and in eternity. One example is John the Baptist’s word in John 1:29. In the OT physical animals were presented on the altar as sacrifices and offerings. But… Continue reading Jesus Christ, the New Testament Reality
Unlimited: Who Is My Family? | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Who is My Family? Mar 7, 2024 2361 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, “Your mother and brothers are outside looking for you.” “Who are my mother and my brothers?” he asked. Then he looked at those seated in a… Continue reading Unlimited: Who Is My Family? | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Sin That Will Never Be Forgiven | Good News Unlimited
Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter,but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.” He said this because they were saying, “He has an impure spirit” (Mark 3:28–30, NIV). The religious leaders from Jerusalem have been telling… Continue reading Unlimited: The Sin That Will Never Be Forgiven | Good News Unlimited
Enrich your prayers: A Summary of the Prayers of First Samuel
As we noted in the introduction to this section, First and Second Samuel, and First and Second Kings, are one continuous narrative divided into four “books.” It relates certain events from the history of the Israelites from the conquest of Canaan until the Babylonian Exile. The transition to kings from judges and prophets is an… Continue reading Enrich your prayers: A Summary of the Prayers of First Samuel
ARE WE APPLAUDING LUKEWARM CHURCHES?
Without preaching Christ crucified and the need for repentance, the glitter of this pastor’s presentations are but cheap imitations. This is not a judgment of his heart or his intentions; merely a reminder of the bar that God has already set for those who are called to preach the “good news.” “Not everyone who says… Continue reading ARE WE APPLAUDING LUKEWARM CHURCHES?