The Gospel books testify Jesus as a man of miracles who healed many from various diseases (Mark 1:34). This included curing lepers, paralytics and the blind, among others. Various accounts of the Lord healing the sick are recorded. One unique question Jesus first asked was a seemingly ordinary but essential question. The man who was an… Continue reading Do you want to be healed?
Dogs in the Bible
Dogs are loved, so much so that they are even called “man’s best friend.” In Scripture, however, dogs are mentioned about 40 times but not as your cute and cuddly companion. In ancient days, comparing a human to a dog was to imply that they were of lowly status. (2 Kings 8:13; 2 Samuel 3:8; Ecclesiastes 9:4;… Continue reading Dogs in the Bible
Don’t Doubt God
James 1:6 “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt…” The epistle of James is unique. Through the letter, we can see apostle James’ character. His words are strict, yet further insight reveals his humility and absolute reliance on God’s grace. James was a man of prayer. Chapter 1 talks about trials and temptation.… Continue reading Don’t Doubt God
The Sweetest Song I
This story from Greek mythology takes place on a mysterious island inhabited by a host of creatures called Sirens who are beautiful-bodied, sweet-voiced temptresses. Taking on the form of beautiful women, Sirens lured unsuspecting sailors toward shore by singing. Upon crashing into rocks hidden beneath the waves, the sailors would then be consumed by the… Continue reading The Sweetest Song I
Prayer for Peace in the Family
Lord our Savior, I bring my family before You as I pray for peace within us. Heavenly Father, Lord my God, my family has been battling with the lies thrown by the enemies. I pray that You will give them strength and allow peace to rule in their hearts. Bless them physically, emotionally, and most… Continue reading Prayer for Peace in the Family
The Beginning of Wisdom
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 Our human intellect and the ways we lived by served as our resources for everyday living. We face circumstances daily that requires our responses and we make decisions that can come with consequences, from the very words we say to the… Continue reading The Beginning of Wisdom
The Antidote to Dwelling Sin: Walk by the Spirit
“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you… Continue reading The Antidote to Dwelling Sin: Walk by the Spirit
Names of God in the Old Testament
EL, ELOAH [el, el-oh-ah]: God “mighty, strong, prominent” (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 139:19) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power” and “might” (Genesis 31:29). El is associated with other qualities, such as integrity (Numbers 23:19), jealousy (Deuteronomy 5:9), and compassion (Nehemiah 9:31), but the root idea of “might” remains. ELOHIM [el-oh-heem]: God “Creator, Mighty and Strong” (Genesis 17:7; Jeremiah 31:33) – the plural form of Eloah,… Continue reading Names of God in the Old Testament
LOVE: the fulfillment of the law
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor… Continue reading LOVE: the fulfillment of the law
The Bible Way to Heaven
1) Realize that everyone is a sinner. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. (Rom. 3:23) No one is good enough to go to Heaven on his own merit. No matter how much good we do, we still fall short. 2) Realize the penalty for sin. For the wages of… Continue reading The Bible Way to Heaven