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The story of Martha and Mary: Balancing busyness with spirituality in modern times

Two women discussing work. (Photo by Alexander Suhorucov from Pexels) In the quaint village of Bethany, two sisters, Martha and Mary, opened their humble home to Jesus. Martha, the elder sister, embodies the archetype of a responsible and practical individual. Her heart swells with excitement and anticipation as soon as she learns of Jesus’ arrival.… Continue reading The story of Martha and Mary: Balancing busyness with spirituality in modern times

It’s Time for Inventory: Taking Stock of Wisdom

What’s on your list of priorities for today? It’s a wise practice to inventory your life every so often to make sure that priorities haven’t gotten disordered: to look at money spent, time invested, and activities undertaken to assess where your true priorities lie. We all know that it’s far too easy for items that… Continue reading It’s Time for Inventory: Taking Stock of Wisdom

When God is Silent – Terry Nightingale

1 Samuel, chapter 28, contains what must be one of the strangest stories in the Bible. The prophet Samuel was dead and the king, Saul, with the Israelite army, found himself going to war with a fast-approaching Philistine army. Although Saul was an experienced soldier and army commander, on this day he “was afraid; terror… Continue reading When God is Silent – Terry Nightingale

Keep legacy in mind – Divorce Minister

Skip to content And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. –1 Samuel 25:1a, NIV When my maternal grandfather died, they shut down his small North Dakotan town to bury him. That’s the sort of impact I hope to have on those… Continue reading Keep legacy in mind – Divorce Minister

Drink the Spirit both Now and New Jerusalem (2)

In Zechariah 12:1 Jehovah speaks of Himself as the One who “forms the spirit of man within him.” (Our spirit is different from our soul because Heb. 4:12 says the word of God divides them.) Because of the fall of man, our spirit was dead (Eph. 2:1) but it becomes alive in the Lord’s salvation. John 3:6 declares, “that which is… Continue reading Drink the Spirit both Now and New Jerusalem (2)

How Should the Church Respond to Gender Confusion? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

Note from Randy: This is the seventh and final guest blog in our series on gender and sexuality. Though this article is written for pastors, it has practical applications for all believers. Author Jesse Johnson, who leads The Master’s Seminary Washington DC location, lays out a compelling case for why he believes the LGBQT movement is another… Continue reading How Should the Church Respond to Gender Confusion? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

When All Seems Lost: A Prodigal’s Return — Vaneetha Risner

Have you ever prayed and waited for something, but after years with no change almost given up hope? For many of us, it’s a struggle to keep praying when nothing is changing. Often, the situation continues to get worse. We assume nothing is happening and we aren’t sure if it’s worth continuing to pray. We’re tired… Continue reading When All Seems Lost: A Prodigal’s Return — Vaneetha Risner

Is stem cell treatment a God-given miracle or a moral dilemma

A person holding a laboratory apparatus. (Photo by CDC from Unsplash)In our ever-evolving medical science, few topics garner as much attention, scrutiny, and debate as stem cell treatment. This powerful medical intervention holds the promise of revolutionizing healthcare. Stem cells offer avenues for treating, and perhaps curing, debilitating conditions like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and spinal cord… Continue reading Is stem cell treatment a God-given miracle or a moral dilemma

10 Things you should not tell your spouse

A couple having an argument. (Photo by Alex Green from Pexels)There are things better unsaid, especially in marriage. Sometimes, the more we speak, the more we worsen the problem or create a conflict between our spouses. In marriage, you would learn that the timing and content of our words matter most for us to lessen… Continue reading 10 Things you should not tell your spouse

How to overcome worry and anxiety – 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 short report on how to overcome worry and anxiety will help you or anyone who is battling with these two ‘diseases’. This is another edition in our Bible Short Report series. You… Continue reading How to overcome worry and anxiety – Christian Personal Development