On most evenings, I turn on the evening news. I want to see the the lead stories, to see if there was anything big in the world I missed while my nose was buried in crafting Bible studies. Inevitably, I’m bombarded with violence … another shooting … another looming health crisis … another round of… Continue reading Where’s the Love of God in This Dark World?
Tag: Encouragement
Nine Essentials for Starting the Year Right
Starting the year right means we are focused on ending right. We enter the year full of faith, believing God for great things that move us into a life of satisfaction without sorrow. “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do… Continue reading Nine Essentials for Starting the Year Right
Prepare by Praying the Word in Spirit
Our human spirit mingled with the divine Spirit (“one spirit” 1 Cor. 6:17) is a key to our preparation for the glorious visible return of the Lord Jesus and for New Jerusalem. Ephesians 6:18 encourages us to pray in spirit. For what should we pray? The words just before this phrase are “receive…the sword of the… Continue reading Prepare by Praying the Word in Spirit
3 Powerful Strategies for Fighting Spiritual Battles
Does it seem like you are in a hidden place with darkness and an enemy breathing down your neck? This is how we often feel during spiritual battles. But be encouraged there are strategies to fight spiritual battles. Historically in times of war, snipers are skilled and trained to spot enemies from a concealed place. Snipers are… Continue reading 3 Powerful Strategies for Fighting Spiritual Battles
26 Awesome Bible Quotes About Beauty
By looking through the scriptures, you can see how God’s creation is blessed with beautiful things ranging from humans, animals, tress, cities and more. Several Bible quotes about beauty reveal the differences. This earth is full of beautiful things. However, the word ‘beauty’ differs from individual perspective. God also sees beauty in a way that is far… Continue reading 26 Awesome Bible Quotes About Beauty
The Right Emphasis at Christmas
I don’t know what it’s like at your house in December, but many of us have a Christmas tree prominently displayed. Probably some lights and a box or two of ornaments—including the ugliest, but most treasured ornament: the quirky little ornament your child made in preschool class. Our habits and traditions with Christmas decorations are… Continue reading The Right Emphasis at Christmas
Jesus Christ and Him Crucified
For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. (1 Corinthians2:2 NIV) For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1 Corinthians2:2 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Jesus Christ and Him Crucified.
Let’s Not Emasculate Men!
I firmly encourage you to please stop emasculating men, if this is what you are doing. Whatever women lack in physical strength, some make up for with sharp tongues, which they use to hurt others. Although verbal abuse is not deadly in that it is not physical abuse and cannot cause bodily harm, it is… Continue reading Let’s Not Emasculate Men!
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; (Isaiah 42:3 NIV) A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice Isaiah 42:3 NIV Republished with permission… Continue reading In faithfulness he will bring forth justice
In all your ways submit to him
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.(Proverbs3:6 NIV) In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs3:6 NIV) Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about In all your ways submit to him.