Tag: faith

“In mind, slave to God’s law; in the sinful nature, slave to the law of sin” – Romans 7:24-25

“What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.”… Continue reading “In mind, slave to God’s law; in the sinful nature, slave to the law of sin” – Romans 7:24-25

10 common faith-related questions Christians ask themselves

Do you ever find yourself pondering questions about your faith? Many Christians share similar thoughts as they navigate their spiritual journeys.  In this article, we will explore some common faith-related questions Christians often think of. Whether you are a seasoned follower or just starting to explore your faith, these are likely to resonate with you.… Continue reading 10 common faith-related questions Christians ask themselves

How many times should I forgive?

A woman holding a cup of coffee. (Photo by Sam Lion from Pexels)Are you tired of forgiving people you love? Is there a point wherein you asked yourself or God, Lord, how often should I forgive them?  Should we limit giving forgiveness to people, especially if they keep on hurting us? Peter even asked Jesus… Continue reading How many times should I forgive?

Do not let your heart envy sinners

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD . (Proverbs 23:17 NIV) Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD . Proverbs 23:17 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Do not let… Continue reading Do not let your heart envy sinners

Bible Names And Meanings – Part 3 – Pursuing Intimacy With God

Bible Names And Meanings – Part 3 Names in the Bible are significant. Bible names and meanings demonstrated a person’s character and traits. Sometimes a name indicated what kind of life the person would have. In Part 1  and Part 2 of this series we listed many Bible names and meanings. Below you will find a list of… Continue reading Bible Names And Meanings – Part 3 – Pursuing Intimacy With God

Little Known Bible Characters: Harbonah the Eunuch

By Elizabeth Prata After two essays about characters from the Old Testament and two essays on characters from the New Testament (linked below), I return to the Old Testament to discover more about a man named Harbonah. Harbonah (or Harbona) was the third of the seven eunuchs or chamberlains who served Ahasuerus, king of Persia… Continue reading Little Known Bible Characters: Harbonah the Eunuch

Fight loneliness with faith: How God’s word brings connection and comfort

A man standing in front of the window. (Photo by Sasha Freemind from Unsplash) Nowadays, where many feel isolated despite being technologically connected, the challenge to fight loneliness is more common than ever. Loneliness, a widely experienced human emotion, is not just a passing feeling but a condition that can significantly affect our mental and… Continue reading Fight loneliness with faith: How God’s word brings connection and comfort

When Family Gets Messy

Family can get really messy over the holidays. My family growing up was one big mess on every-days.  Fighting. Arguing. Yelling. Crying. And eventually, a lot of forgiving. If ever there is a place to learn about forgiveness…to practice forgiveness…to struggle with forgiveness…it is in the context of family. And interestingly, it is in the context… Continue reading When Family Gets Messy