A mug with a Bible verse. (Photo by Jessica Lewis from Pexels) Life’s journey is full of ups and downs, and sometimes we face tough spiritual battles. These can be moments of doubt, temptation, or just feeling down. But guess what? The Bible has our back. It’s like a guidebook filled with powerful words that… Continue reading Inspiring verses to overcome spiritual battles
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Come and share your master’s happiness!
Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five… Continue reading Come and share your master’s happiness!
Is there a scriptural basis for discernment? Part 2
By Elizabeth Prata Part 1 here: Why are there so many false pastors? In these biblically illiterate days, many people focus their anger on the person calling out false teachers. They become angry with those who are warning against false doctrines or movements. Discernment is important! But, is there a scriptural basis for discernment activity, such… Continue reading Is there a scriptural basis for discernment? Part 2
Wise Investments: How Money Stewardship Connects to Body Stewardship
This thought-provoking episode of “Compared to Who?” explains the connections between being a good “steward” of our money and the stewardship of our bodies. Looking at Matthew 6, Heather answers a listener’s question: How can I know what it means to be a good steward of my body when it’s so easy to believe diet culture’s… Continue reading Wise Investments: How Money Stewardship Connects to Body Stewardship
Can Children Be Demonized?
The question at hand is a rather unsettling one – can children be demonized? It’s a topic that might raise eyebrows and cause unease, but it’s a question we must explore in today’s culture. Let’s leave aside the sensationalism of demon possession that we often encounter in wild movies like “Rosemary’s Baby” from years gone… Continue reading Can Children Be Demonized?
How to fly with your faith – Christian Personal Development
Ad: [New] Biblical Angle to Think and Grow Rich. Now you can read this book from the Christian perspective. Get you copy today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098TZC7YD If you want to learn how to fly with your faith, then this Bible Short Report edition is just right for you. You must be ready to start flying with your faith if… Continue reading How to fly with your faith – Christian Personal Development
The Privileged Life: Celebrate What’s Most Important
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” (Philippians 4:8) There’s an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls—old as the Bible, new as this week’s sales flyers and displays at big-chain megastores. You could almost call… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Celebrate What’s Most Important
Law-abiding Citizens (1 Peter 2:13-17)
We’ve spent four weeks discussing how we are to present ourselves to God: holy, in one mindset, mature, and in community. But how are we to present ourselves to others in our country, business, family, and society? Good question and now we will spend a few more weeks on this subject, but first, how are… Continue reading Law-abiding Citizens (1 Peter 2:13-17)
Lord of All
Paul declared himself an apostle to the Gentiles to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who were not Jews. When he visited Athens, he was disturbed in his spirit when he saw the level of idol worship. He spent his time in the synagogue teaching the Jews and others about the salvation of… Continue reading Lord of All
I know the plans I have for you
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,… Continue reading I know the plans I have for you