Category: Bible Study

Spiritual Disciplines (by Cathe Laurie) | Discipline Devotional

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16–17 NIV). Before I ever began to dance, I spent hours at the barre. Stretching. Practicing. Repeating. . . and… Continue reading Spiritual Disciplines (by Cathe Laurie) | Discipline Devotional

Leading By Influence Rather Than Power

Leading by influence rather than power is demonstrated in 2 Chronicles 23-24. The story reads like a fairy tale, but without the typical ending. Here’s what we learn from it. Leading by influence rather than power. Honoring God rather than yourself. And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king that… Continue reading Leading By Influence Rather Than Power

Spiritual Warfare, Part I — What is it?

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic… Continue reading Spiritual Warfare, Part I — What is it?

Bible Knowledge that will Propel you into the Four-Percent-

 All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work- 2nd Timothy 3:16-17 NASB  According to a 2024 study done by Arizona Christian University only four out every hundred people can think like a Christian.  Yikes. This depressing… Continue reading Bible Knowledge that will Propel you into the Four-Percent-

Find Mercy and Grace in God’s Presence – Today Can Be Different

What do you do after you’ve given in to temptation? Run to God? Or keep your distance? When you’re at your worst, do you struggle to believe that your heavenly Father loves you? Especially when you’ve given in to that temptation for the hundredth time? It’s demoralizing when you reject God’s grace once again – the… Continue reading Find Mercy and Grace in God’s Presence – Today Can Be Different

[Romans Study 11-3] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)

[Romans Study 11-3] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification [Romans 5:3-11] More Evidence From The New Testament  There are many more passages about tribulations and hardships in the New Testaments that address our sufferings today. Let us read some of them: “The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace… Continue reading [Romans Study 11-3] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)

The Difference Christ Makes

Examine Ephesians 2:11-21 Notice that right way we are asked to consider the difference the gospel makes. We’re reminded what life was like without God. Remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God is the… Continue reading The Difference Christ Makes

What Does God’s Discipline Look Like?

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it- Hebrews 12:11 NIV  Is there a difference between discipline and punishment? It matters because there are times when God’s discipline can feel every bit as unpleasant as punishment. However, there is… Continue reading What Does God’s Discipline Look Like?