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3 Ways God Protects Us When Experiencing a Storm

Friend, God protects us every day. Yet often we are unaware. That is, until we come face to face with a storm. For God quieted my anxious heart by revealing His protective care through an illustration with my cat. From this illustration, let’s learn 3 ways God protects us during a storm. The weather forecast… Continue reading 3 Ways God Protects Us When Experiencing a Storm

Prone to Wander (Encouragement to Return)

Perhaps you’re like me that, on any given day, your attention is pulled in a hundred different directions. In fact, your mind sometimes feels stuck on the spin cycle of a washing machine! SO many things compete for our attention AND our affection. Am I right? There’s a beautiful hymn titled, Come Thou Fount, that was written in… Continue reading Prone to Wander (Encouragement to Return)

Nations on the New Earth, and the Importance of God’s Word for People of Every Nation and Tongue – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

Most of us are unaccustomed to thinking of nations, rulers, civilizations, and culture in Heaven, but Isaiah 60 is one of many passages that demonstrate that the New Earth will in fact be earthly and full of the Earth’s nations. God’s people will have a glorious future in which the nations and their leaders will participate in… Continue reading Nations on the New Earth, and the Importance of God’s Word for People of Every Nation and Tongue – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

A Marriage Blessing From Ruth (Ruth 4.11-12) ‣ Praying Through the Bible

May the LORD make the woman who is coming into your house like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you produce children in Ephrathah and bestow a name in Bethlehem; and, through the children that the LORD will give you by this young woman, may your house be like… Continue reading A Marriage Blessing From Ruth (Ruth 4.11-12) ‣ Praying Through the Bible

Why crying is ok in times of hardship

An image of a man crying. (Photo by Tom Pumford from Unsplash) Throughout history, many have frowned upon public displays of emotion, particularly crying. There exists a societal stigma that suggests that shedding tears, especially in challenging times, is a sign of weakness or instability.  You might have even heard phrases like “hold it together”… Continue reading Why crying is ok in times of hardship

Prayer against evil spies

Prayer against evil spies  By Babatope Babalobi  babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian ministry App: http://qrco.de/babalobi Join WhatsApp Prayer Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CpNBXTvL4dv7eyO3M7bHOV Luke 20 vs 20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and… Continue reading Prayer against evil spies

Torn in between: How to achieve work life balance

As a Christian, you may often find yourself caught in the relentless whirlwind of work and the ever-present desire to honor God in all aspects of your life.  The struggles you face in trying to maintain a harmonious work life balance can be overwhelming at times. This is as you strive to excel in your… Continue reading Torn in between: How to achieve work life balance

How Long Am I Going to Be Mad About It?

I was really upset with her. I don’t need to tell you the details because I want you to fill in the blanks yourself. I was really mad at _______ for ________. I’m not worried about you not having anything to put in those blanks because you’re human. We’ve all been really irked at someone… Continue reading How Long Am I Going to Be Mad About It?

The story of Deborah: Examining the role of women in modern society

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/KBzaUs5UB9M In the annals of biblical history, a remarkable figure’s story resonates through the ages. Her name is Deborah, a woman of immense wisdom, faith, and strength whose narrative unfolds in the Book of Judges. Deborah’s story begins in a time of turmoil and uncertainty in the land of Canaan. The Israelites faced oppression and… Continue reading The story of Deborah: Examining the role of women in modern society