The Bible has a lot of stories that promote positivity, not because of an ability or a possession, but because of trust in God. The Apostle Paul gives one of the more compelling statements in the Epistle to the Philippians when he enumerated several positive thoughts that a Christian should think about. Some of the… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Positive Thinking?
From Self-Reliance to Grace-Reliance
James 4:6-7 But he [God] gives us more grace to stand against such evil desires. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but favors the humble.” So humble yourselves before God. In the case of David, the Lord confirmed him as king over Israel and had blessed his kingdom, not for David’s own glory, but… Continue reading From Self-Reliance to Grace-Reliance
Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged
Do not judge lest you be judged. (Matthew 7:1) Unrighteous and unmerciful judgment is forbidden first of all because it manifests a wrong view of God. With the phrase lest you be judged, Jesus reminds the scribes and Pharisees that they are not the final court. To judge another person’s motives or to curse to condemnation… Continue reading Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged
Caring for each other: 10 Bible verses about living in community
The Bible calls us to love one another; our friends, our enemies, our church. It’s not always easy, but we’re made to live together in fellowship – to help one another, to bear each other’s burdens and to encourage those around us to keep going. With that in mind, here are 10 Bible verses about… Continue reading Caring for each other: 10 Bible verses about living in community
What Does the Bible Say about Holding Grudges?
Suffering from a bad experience is not good, much more if the situation was caused by someone else’s wrong move or decision. However, the Lord Jesus Christ already told His disciples, and us that we should forgive 70 times 7 times. The point is that there should be no limit in the mercy and grace… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Holding Grudges?
You Never Run Alone
In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics there was a British athlete, a runner, sprinter named Derek Hammond who was potential favorite in the 400 meter race. And he got off to a very good start and midway through the race, he ruptured his hamstring, fell to the ground. Every Olympic dream crushed knowing he didn’t have… Continue reading You Never Run Alone
Do not be Overcome by Evil, But Overcome Evil with Good
What Does the Bible Say about Signs of the End Times?
Most people believe that the end times are in the future, and that there are signs we should see today that will reveal when the end would come. However, according to Bible prophecy, the terms “end times” or “last days” began more than 2,000 years ago when Jesus Christ was born of a virgin in… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Signs of the End Times?
God Punishes and God Rescues – 2 Peter 2:9
“if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.” – 2 Peter 2:9 We all see God as someone who punishes the wicked. Most people believe in Him or obey Him because they are afraid that God… Continue reading God Punishes and God Rescues – 2 Peter 2:9
