Two women discussing work. (Photo by Alexander Suhorucov from Pexels) In the quaint village of Bethany, two sisters, Martha and Mary, opened their humble home to Jesus. Martha, the elder sister, embodies the archetype of a responsible and practical individual. Her heart swells with excitement and anticipation as soon as she learns of Jesus’ arrival.… Continue reading The story of Martha and Mary: Balancing busyness with spirituality in modern times
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When God is Silent – Terry Nightingale
1 Samuel, chapter 28, contains what must be one of the strangest stories in the Bible. The prophet Samuel was dead and the king, Saul, with the Israelite army, found himself going to war with a fast-approaching Philistine army. Although Saul was an experienced soldier and army commander, on this day he “was afraid; terror… Continue reading When God is Silent – Terry Nightingale
How to overcome worry and anxiety – Christian Personal Development
Ad: [New] Biblical Angle to Think and Grow Rich. Now you can read this book from the Christian perspective. Get you copy today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098TZC7YD This short report on how to overcome worry and anxiety will help you or anyone who is battling with these two ‘diseases’. This is another edition in our Bible Short Report series. You… Continue reading How to overcome worry and anxiety – Christian Personal Development
On Using Your 20s Well – Emmanuel Baptist Church
This past summer I went fishing with a friend who had recently begun raising support for a full-time ministry role. As we casted and reeled, he recounted some of the big events and decisions in his life over the past several years: how he had gone to Bible college with a heart for ministry, which… Continue reading On Using Your 20s Well – Emmanuel Baptist Church
Christians You Should Know: John Leland – Enjoying the Journey
“Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.” – Proverbs 30:5 A Snapshot of the Life of John Leland: Born: May 14, 1754 – Grafton, MassachusettsDied: Jan. 14, 1841 – Cheshire, Massachusetts Baptist evangelist and home missionary. He worked to disestablish the Episcopal Church in Virginia and… Continue reading Christians You Should Know: John Leland – Enjoying the Journey
Untangling Life’s Troubles with Fasting and Prayer
It seems like every family has a detangler: the person whose holiday season begins with their hands tied up in a string of Christmas lights. Their job is to remain seated on the couch, sorting out old strands, until they’re able to either find the end from the beginning, identify the one single bulb that’s… Continue reading Untangling Life’s Troubles with Fasting and Prayer
Fasting and prayer scriptures – Christian Personal Development
These fasting and prayer scriptures should help you tonleaen more about the importance and relevance of prayer and fasting for a Christian. Related: Answers to prayers and how to them Is fasting and prayer necessary Fasting and prayer are necessary if we have to look at what the Lord commented through the various fasting and prayer… Continue reading Fasting and prayer scriptures – Christian Personal Development
Essence of fasting and prayer
Essence of fasting and prayer Posted on May 9, 2013 Updated on May 8, 2013 Ezra 8 vs. 21 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. App Subscribe FB … Continue reading Essence of fasting and prayer
Stay Awake!
Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus about walking in love. His exhortation went on to encourage us to live pure and holy and to walk in obedience. Paul then spoke about living in the light of Jesus Christ. “for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk… Continue reading Stay Awake!
Prayer and fasting: benefits and and in fasting
Prayer and fasting: benefits and and in fasting Posted on November 12, 2008 Updated on November 12, 2008 “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (2 Corinthians 3:17) READ: Acts 18: 13-16 The presence of God offers believers great possibilities. The attitude of Christians to God’s presence reveals the quality… Continue reading Prayer and fasting: benefits and and in fasting