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Apostasy again: We say goodbye to Aimee Byrd

By Elizabeth Prata Introduction This is an essay that chronicles the rise and fall of an influential person who was formerly in the faith. Among other topics, I use this blog platform to chronicle modern-day discernment issues and compare to the Bible. I did with Beth Moore. I followed up with: Beth Moore’s Spiritual Biography. I did… Continue reading Apostasy again: We say goodbye to Aimee Byrd

Inspirational Bible verses for students

An open Bible. (Photo by Sydney Angove from Unsplash) As a student, you may have to deal with school pressures, personal problems, and the desire to follow your dreams. In these times, it is important to find motivation. The Bible, a source of knowledge for thousands of years, has many verses that give people hope.… Continue reading Inspirational Bible verses for students

How to keep resolutions – 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 This Bible Short Report will show you how to keep resolutions. It’s another edition in our Bible Short Reports series. Many people have struggled with keeping their yearly resolutions. This is a weakness… Continue reading How to keep resolutions – Christian Personal Development

Why doesn’t God answer my prayer? Should I quit praying it?

Elizabeth Prata We pray for things near to our heart. We pray and pray and pray. Years go by. There is no answer. Does God listen? I’m feeling hurt, is that OK? Do I keep praying? These are questions many women ask, think about, or feel. What do we do when God seemingly isn’t hearing… Continue reading Why doesn’t God answer my prayer? Should I quit praying it?

There’s a Reason for Every Season

In the South, we name our beach cottages. Barb’s Folly was one of our favorites to rent. Her screened-in back porch on the second floor overlooked a weather-worn dock jutting out over a lazy canal, and fuchsia myrtle bushes dotted the landscape like splashes of paint. The outdoor back stairway wrapped around a palm tree… Continue reading There’s a Reason for Every Season

Book Drawing: “Growing a Joyful Heart” by Karen Whiting and Pam Farrel

Book Drawing: “Growing a Joyful Heart” by Karen Whiting and Pam Farrel Need more joy? Everyone can appreciate having more joy. I have great news for you. Growing a Joyful Heart shares how to cultivate joy! Joy is a gift from God, a fruit of the Holy Spirit. In a tumultuous world we can Rejoice and increase… Continue reading Book Drawing: “Growing a Joyful Heart” by Karen Whiting and Pam Farrel

Conduct Before God, Part One: Holiness

Read closely 1 Peter 1:13-16 and refresh yourself on what we learned before in 1st Peter 1:1-12. Believe it or not, the Lord cares about what we do—our conduct before Him, others, and in the church. As we continue in 1st Peter, we will learn just how much He cares. We are not constrained, but liberated, to conduct… Continue reading Conduct Before God, Part One: Holiness