What Does the Bible Say about shyness or being shy?

The Bible doesn’t specifically address shyness, but God does say He wants us to interact with people through serving them, discipling them, and telling them the good news. Some people develop shyness because they place too much importance on what other people think of them. They retreat and decide, actively or passively, to not interact… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about shyness or being shy?

Is God Opposed to Pleasure?

Question: “Is God opposed to pleasure?” Answer: Some people imagine God as a cruel task master opposed to all fun or pleasure. To them, He is the God of all-seriousness or the God of rules. But this is not an accurate, biblical picture of God. God created us with the ability to experience pleasure. Several Scriptures speak… Continue reading Is God Opposed to Pleasure?

Why does God test us?

Why does God test us? The testing of a person’s faith is assumed in the Bible. James 1:2-4 teaches, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect… Continue reading Why does God test us?

What are the different names of God and what do they mean? Find out!

Question: “What are the different names of God and what do they mean?” Answer: Each of the many names of God describes a different aspect of His many-faceted character. Here are some of the better-known names of God in the Bible: EL, ELOAH: God “mighty, strong, prominent” (Genesis 7:1; Isaiah 9:6) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power,” as… Continue reading What are the different names of God and what do they mean? Find out!