Author: Derek Rota

Buying a brand new house is quite an accomplishment, especially in our day and age. It takes hard work, dedication, and tons of patience before you can successfully purchase the home of your dreams. But once you get your keys and you finally move in, is it a good idea for a house blessing? House… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about House Blessings?

If there is just one central theme that the Bible tells its reader, it is that God loves man so much. In His love, He has already laid out the perfect plan for each and every one of us. The catch is that we have to find this plan, put our trust in it, and… Continue reading Does God Have a Plan for Me? What Does the Bible Say?

Suffering is one of those topics that some casual Bible readers, and even those who preach victory and abundance try to avoid. It’s because suffering cannot be predicted just because someone is doing the good thing. The Book of Job deals with this topic extensively, and shows that while blessings come to those who obey… Continue reading Why is There Suffering? What Does the Bible Say?

From the beginning, God has created the perfect plan for mankind. He has provided Adam everything that he needed when he was at the Garden of Eden. Yet, because of sin, Adam forfeited these benefits which were exclusive to man. However, God, in His rich grace and mercy, did not withhold other forms of blessings… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about God’s Provision for Me?

Like other creations of God, man has a self-preservation quality. He often hides, fights, runs away, or even takes drastic actions to get out of immediate danger. Although it is the natural course of things, God sometimes wants man to go against his impulses and be still even in adverse situations. Why? It is a… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Being Still in the Midst of Trials?

Humility is a character trait that is admired and respected by many. Why? Because it is very hard to do. Sometimes when you achieve something and you get praised or commended, you just can’t help but to be proud of what you accomplished. In itself, there is nothing wrong with it. The problem lies when… Continue reading Humility: Bible verses about Being Humble

Patience and self-control are two different things. Patience is more related to endurance in suffering and afflictions, while self-control is disciplining oneself not to make drastic decisions and actions. Our self-control is often tested by people and situations that we cannot control. When we reach our limit and fail to control our emotions, we just… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Having Self-Control?

Salvation is a popular word in the Christian world that pertains to eternal security of the soul. The term came from the late Latin word salvare which means “to save.” The word implies that mankind needs to be saved from punishment, probably due to sin, in order to reach God’s abode in heaven upon death.… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Salvation?

With all the troubles and problems that come our way on a daily basis, it isn’t surprising that we sometimes feel overwhelmed and stressed. When stress and fear build up, we begin to worry. Worrying and anxiety go together. They are often experienced by planners who want everything to go based on how they expected… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Worry and Anxiety?

In today’s fast-paced world, it is becoming more and more difficult to become patient. Sometimes, when we want to gain something, we want it now or the shortest time possible. We often think that waiting for something such as goals and dreams, or someone like a lifetime partner is simply a waste of time. Unfortunately,… Continue reading What Does God Say about Being Patient?