By Elizabeth Prata Paul made three major missionary journeys. Acts 20 records the 3rd. He had spent 3 months in Greece, then planned to get on a boat in Corinth and set sail for Jerusalem via Syria, but he learned that some Jews were plotting to grab him for nefarious purposes on the voyage, so he decided… Continue reading Little Known Bible Characters #3: Trophimus
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Are churches growing or are Christians just shifting?
This is a guest post from Steven McCready of Riverview Church in Western Australia, reposted from Steve McAlpine. I’m writing this to my brothers and sisters, the pastors of the churches in Perth. I am a guest in this great city, and I consider it an honour to co-labour with you in this great work. As I enter my third… Continue reading Are churches growing or are Christians just shifting?
The beauty of creation: Bible verses celebrating nature
Orange flowers in the field. (Photo by Henry Be from Unsplash) Nature has always held a particular place in people’s hearts because of its beauty and unique wonders. It is a place where the miraculous happens, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, and where the creative power of God is most prominently on display.… Continue reading The beauty of creation: Bible verses celebrating nature
Hope for Grace — Carol McLeod Ministries
When I was growing up, one of my dad’s favorite ways to encourage me to do something I didn’t want to do like clean my room, eat my vegetables, or be nice to my brother, was to tell me, “It’ll put hair on your chest!” I did not then, nor do I now, want hair… Continue reading Hope for Grace — Carol McLeod Ministries
What Causes You to Look Up?
Last week, I wrote about this year’s Ig Nobel Prize for literature. The Ig Nobel, a humorous take on the more noteworthy Nobel Prize, “honors” achievements that cause us to laugh but also cause us to think. For example, this year’s psychology prize went to a small group of researchers who wanted to see how many… Continue reading What Causes You to Look Up?
Pray for Israel and the Peace of Jerusalem – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
Our hearts are broken for the people of Israel who have endured such great atrocities inflicted upon women and children and the elderly, slaughtered mercilessly. I also pray for those who seek peace, including believers in Jesus in Gaza, who will inevitably suffer as a result of Israel’s justified actions in defense of its people.… Continue reading Pray for Israel and the Peace of Jerusalem – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
God’s EVERLASTING (or eternal) COVENANT with Israel was broken
Isaiah 24:5 The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, BROKEN THE EVERLASTING COVENANT The KJV doesn’t describe God’s covenants as “eternal” covenants, but rather as “everlasting” covenants (16 times in KJV), and this is a translation from the Hebrew word “olam”, which apart from “eternal” can mean “forever“, and many compound this… Continue reading God’s EVERLASTING (or eternal) COVENANT with Israel was broken
Breakthrough prayers: O God of Israel, settle me now!
Breakthrough prayers: O God of Israel, settle me now! Posted on July 20, 2015 Updated on July 20, 2015 1 Peter 5:10 New Internationa Version (NIV) 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. By Babatope… Continue reading Breakthrough prayers: O God of Israel, settle me now!
How Did Jehoahaz And Jehoash Influence Israel?
The Kings of Israel had a significant impact on the lives of their subjects. Interestingly, some of these kings are less known… How did Jehoahaz And Jehoash influence Israel? Let’s take some lessons from the Bible. The entire existence of the Israelites called for the need for kings and rulers. As stubborn as they were,… Continue reading How Did Jehoahaz And Jehoash Influence Israel?
Jehu, King of Israel – Part 1
Jehu King of Israel Paying Tribute to King Shalmaneser III of Assyria,The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser IIIfrom Nimrud (circa 827 BCE) Today, I begin a study of Jehu, king of Israel. This study will be divided into two parts. Part one will study the political and religious crises that prompted the prophetic community of the… Continue reading Jehu, King of Israel – Part 1