“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5 God is calling us to let go of some things in our life. It can be a relationship, a dream, maybe a friendship, or perhaps a career. But whoever or whatever it is, I know God has been calling… Continue reading The Beauty in Surrender – Proverbs 3:5
Category: Bible Study
The Importance of Saying AMEN
What does “Amen” mean? The Hebrew word translated “amen” literally means “truly” or “so be it.” “Amen” is also found in the Greek New Testament and has the same meaning. Nearly half of the Old Testament uses of amen are found in the book of Deuteronomy. In each case, the people are responding to curses… Continue reading The Importance of Saying AMEN
The Way, The Truth And The Life – John 14:4-6
The Bequest of Peace – John 14:27 Bible Study Guide
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?
How much do we cherish the treasure we found?
Let us read Matthew 13:44-46. Did you find Christ, the living son of God, your brother, friend and savior? Isn’t he the greatest treasure we can ever find in our lives? Yes, there is nothing greater and more valuable then Christ. In him we have the fulness of everything, including eternal life. This is far… Continue reading How much do we cherish the treasure we found?
All Is Of God – Romans 8:26-30 Bible Study Guide
How can I obey God’s word?
How can I obey God’s word? Let us read James 1:19-27 To a certain extent, obedience is a matter of reason and discipline. I rationally decide that I want to obey and act accordingly. However, this obedience is limited. It will take me only as far as I can follow with my reason and with… Continue reading How can I obey God’s word?
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?