Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). The Message paraphrases it, “You’re far happier giving than getting.” One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is freedom from materialism. How? By teaching them to be generous givers who know everything belongs not to them, but to God. And by… Continue reading Raising Faithful Stewards – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
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Will be Saved
And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has said, even among the survivors whom the LORD calls. (Joel 2:32 NIV) And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on… Continue reading Will be Saved
I AM is the God Who Fills in Your Gaps
Do you remember the first Rocky movie? (I just looked it up and there have been eight.) In the very first film about the Italian Stallion, Rocky Balboa falls madly in love with the very demur Adrian who works at a Tropical Fish pet store. Adrian is a very intelligent, shy, and cautious. Rocky is,… Continue reading I AM is the God Who Fills in Your Gaps
Humbled to be Exalted
Jesus scolded Peter after he pulled his sword and chopped off the ear of one of the servants of the high priest who had come to arrest Him. “Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels” (Matthew 26:52-53)? Jesus needed… Continue reading Humbled to be Exalted
The Fall of Jerusalem and the Book of Lamentations
The fall of Jerusalem, the destruction of the temple, and the deportation of the people of Judah to their exile in Babylon did not come suddenly, without a warning. Prophets like Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others had been warning the people of Judah that unless they repented and turned to God, the curses of the covenant… Continue reading The Fall of Jerusalem and the Book of Lamentations
5 Simple Ways to Teach Faith to Your Children
Nothing strikes more fear in the heart of a Christian mother than to hear statistics about how many young people have turned their backs on God. We love God, and we want our children to love Him too. We understand the heartbreak of life and the terror of a Godless eternity so we yearn for… Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Teach Faith to Your Children
My unfailing love for you
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD , who has compassion on you. (Isaiah54:10 NIV)
Live Christ Today and in New Jerusalem 42-2-3
Galatians 2:20 describes the proper Christian, “I am crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for… Continue reading Live Christ Today and in New Jerusalem 42-2-3
Understanding the concept of salvation in Christianity
“Jesus saves.” (Photo by Jason Betz from Unsplash) Salvation is one of the most important ideas in Christianity. It is at the heart of both Christian faith and teaching. It is the belief that people can attain salvation and eternal life through Jesus Christ. We will explore the complex idea of salvation, what it means… Continue reading Understanding the concept of salvation in Christianity
Summary of the Prayers of Ruth — with example prayers ‣ Praying Through the Bible
The story itself, as we have seen, is a story of loss and grief, finding and joy. By the end of the story, we find that it is not just an interesting and moving story; it is the story of the great-grandparents of King David—the greatest king in the history of Israel. This may not… Continue reading Summary of the Prayers of Ruth — with example prayers ‣ Praying Through the Bible