A Study of Colossians 1:5b-9. Today’s study includes returning to the fundamentals, hearing and responding to the Gospel message, the importance of prayer, God’s will, and spiritual wisdom and understanding. A Study of Colossians 1:5b-9 Returning to the Fundamentals V.5b You have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel… Every sport involves teaching the fundamentals. They… Continue reading A Study of Colossians 1:5b-9
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Help! There’s the Snake! – Charlaine Martin
Protecting and Cleaning Your Spiritual House Main Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5 Secondary Passage: Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:21 NIV Recently, I discovered a snake, an unwelcome visitor, in my… Continue reading Help! There’s the Snake! – Charlaine Martin
But those who seek the LORD lack no good thing
The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. (Psalm 34:10 NIV) Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about But those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
The Story of the Adulterous Woman: Compassion and redemption in modern society
In the bustling streets of Jerusalem, a group of Pharisees and scribes brings a woman caught in the act of adultery before Jesus. They were testing his wisdom and adherence to Mosaic law. They ask whether she should be stoned, as the law prescribes. Jesus responds with the famous words, “Let him who is without… Continue reading The Story of the Adulterous Woman: Compassion and redemption in modern society
What Are You Missing?
FOMO, it’s a thing. In fact, Psych Central recognizes it as a valid mental disorder requiring therapy. While predominately connected to social media addiction, it seems its tentacles reach into other areas such as social gatherings, events, even the latest gossip or news. The constant question, “What Are You Missing?” drives most people to literal distraction. In all of… Continue reading What Are You Missing?
Was Achsah’s request too bold?
By Elizabeth Prata You do not have, because you do not ask. (James 4:2b) So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him! (Luke 11:13) The second scripture above from Luke is a… Continue reading Was Achsah’s request too bold?
Jesus is Cheering for You!
Have you ever felt like you just wanted to quit this thing called the “great race” of life? That’s your spiritual legs ache and you would much rather sit on the side of the road and have a good pity party than take one more step? I certainly have. And then I think of my… Continue reading Jesus is Cheering for You!
The Ananias and Sapphira Story
An interesting event happened in Acts chapter 5. It relays a story to us about a man called Ananias along with his wife Sapphira. Throughout the Bible, God has revealed many devastating events. We find most of them in the Old Testament, but the New Testament has its share also. At the end of Acts 4,… Continue reading The Ananias and Sapphira Story
To a Generation of Young Adults Who Don’t Want Kids
As I reflect on the ways God has used my life to push back against the armies of darkness, it isn’t the books I’ve written that occupy the most space on the shelves of my mind. Nor is it the Bible studies I’ve taught or mission trips I’ve taken. It’s my sons: Eli, Noble, Judah,… Continue reading To a Generation of Young Adults Who Don’t Want Kids
LOVE LIKE JESUS
Scripture Verse: “As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:34) Love one another. Of all the “one anothers” found in Scripture, loving one another ranks the highest, according to God. Love is included in the two Great Commandments He gave to the ancient Israelites, which Jesus reinterated during His time on… Continue reading LOVE LIKE JESUS