Author: Joy Powell

Envy and jealousy sometimes go together, but they are different emotions. Envy is the feeling of wanting to covet something or someone from another. An envious person is not happy of one’s achievements or possessions. Oftentimes, he wishes that he would also have them, or they would just disappear. On the other hand, jealousy is… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Envy and Jealousy?

God created humans as social beings. We think we can survive on our own, but in fact we need each other because we are imperfect. Those who have trusted Christ as their personal Lord and Savior also need to bond with one another. This will help them grow, be mature and endure this cruel world… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Fellowship?

To criticize is to point out something wrong or off with regards to a person. The term that the Bible uses in more detail is “rebuke.” Here, the idea is the same with criticism, but with rebuke the basis is the word of God. A person may rebuke someone if that someone goes against what… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Criticism?

A lot of us make New Year’s resolutions just to quit them after just a few days or weeks. We want to change or lifestyle, or take away a wrong habit, but it just seems so difficult. In the Bible, the only people who can achieve a new beginning is a born again Christian. Being… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about New Beginning?

When Adam and Eve sinned against God in the garden of Eden, one of God’s punishments for them is that it would be difficult to toil the ground for food. Since then, working to provide for one’s family has not been easy. It takes hard work, sweat, and sometimes even pain before you see the… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Hard Work?

Lying is one of man’s most natural instincts, especially if he has his back against the wall. Sometimes, the only way out of these situations is through lying lips. God is not at all surprised that man is capable of lying because he got it from the devil when he fell into sin. Lying may… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Lying Lips?

The Bible has a lot of exciting and thrilling stories that showcase God’s power. The story often begins with a character or a group of people facing jeopardy and danger. Just when all seems lost, God will rescue them from their enemies, and then those whom He rescued will worship Him. But these aren’t simply… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about God Being in Control?

In order to prevent future problems, some people think in advance, trying to anticipate bad situations. However, when left unchecked, thinking in advance could lead to overthinking. The end result of overthinking is getting worried and nervous. The Bible has plenty to say about worries, anxieties and nervousness. That’s because God know us better than… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Nervousness?

Back in the Old Testament, the children of Israel were instructed to defeat and drive away their neighbors from their land. This is because these peoples worship different gods, and would influence them in doing the same. The famous saying “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” became popular during these times.… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about How to Treat Neighbors?

There is a remarkable conversation in the Bible between Jesus and a Pharisee named Nicodemus about the kingdom of God. Christ said that except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of heaven. This sparked the question in Nicodemus’ mind, and other people who have heard and read it. So how does… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Being Born Again?