“The Angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert; it was a spring that is beside the road to Shur. And He said, ‘Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going?’ ‘I’m running away from my mistress Sarai,’ she answered.’ Then the Lord told her,… Continue reading Rescued and Restored by God
The Old Covenants – 2 Chronicles 7:14
“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14 A lot of people, even Christians think that what God… Continue reading The Old Covenants – 2 Chronicles 7:14
What Does the Bible Say about Parents and their Children?
If there’s one thing that the word of God always emphasizes is that everyone has a responsibility, and failing to do that responsibility has consequences. The family is a good starting point to learn about responsibilities, and each member has one. Fathers were instructed to teach their children about God, discipline them, and avoid provoking… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Parents and their Children?
Prayer about Leadership – Set An Example for The Believers
Why prayer about leadership? “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 NIV This Scripture encourages young believers to set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. But regardless of… Continue reading Prayer about Leadership – Set An Example for The Believers
Beat Charisma With Courage: 12 Bible Verses About Intimidation
Intimidation is a common tactic used by those in positions of power to get what they want. It’s a way of putting pressure on you to comply with their wishes, and it can be very effective, especially if you feel like have no other choice but to follow. When something or someone is making you… Continue reading Beat Charisma With Courage: 12 Bible Verses About Intimidation
What does it mean that everything is meaningless in Ecclesiastes?
Question: “What does it mean that everything is meaningless?” Answer: The book of Ecclesiastes starts out with a startling exclamation: “‘Meaningless! Meaningless!’says the Teacher.‘Utterly meaningless!Everything is meaningless’” (Ecclesiastes 1:2). Other translations have the word vanity or futility in place of meaningless. The point is the same: Solomon in his old age has found everything in this world to be empty and… Continue reading What does it mean that everything is meaningless in Ecclesiastes?
What Does the Bible Say about Gratitude?
If we read the Bible from cover to cover, it shows that God gives us a lot of blessings and unmerited favor. Unfortunately, many people fail to recognize this truth, and as a result, they do not show God the gratitude He deserves. The Scripture is clear when it says we should give thanks in… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Gratitude?
Make God’s Word a Priority – Deuteronomy 11:18-19
Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 11:18-19 NIV… Continue reading Make God’s Word a Priority – Deuteronomy 11:18-19
What Rest Does Jesus Promise?
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) Just as man’s part in salvation is to come humbly, it is also to come in faith. Although finite minds cannot fully comprehend the truth, divine grace and human faith are inseparable in salvation. God sovereignly provides salvation, which includes the… Continue reading What Rest Does Jesus Promise?
5 Bible verses for when you feel discouraged after failing so many times
Failure is a normal part of life. As imperfect beings, we can never and should never expect that we’d always be perfect in everything we do. We’ll miss deadlines, fail to shoot the ball in the ring, make that wrong investment, break the flower vase, and fail to say “sorry” when we ought to say… Continue reading 5 Bible verses for when you feel discouraged after failing so many times