Providence and the Pilgrim By William Bradford (1590–1657) FROM my years young in days of youth,God did make known to me his truth.And call’d me from my native placeFor to enjoy the means of grace.In wilderness he did me guide,And in strange lands for me provide.In fears and wants, through weal and woe,A pilgrim, passed I… Continue reading A Pilgrim Poem: For All Who Long for a Better Country
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Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5 NIV) For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5… Continue reading Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning
Accept My Limits
The first time you read Ecclesiastes, it seems very cynical. Its topics include death and the futility of human efforts. That’s not exactly an uplifting read. But if you read it a few more times, you may notice that Ecclesiastes shares the wisdom of acceptance. The book is a search for meaning, but before the… Continue reading Accept My Limits
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
The Character of God: God wants perfection
The Character of God: God wants perfection By Babatope Babalobi babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian ministry App: http://qrco.de/babalobi Join WhatsApp Prayer Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CpNBXTvL4dv7eyO3M7bHOV Genesis 17 vs 1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. Join… Continue reading The Character of God: God wants perfection
By Living
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. (Psalm 119:9 NIV) How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. Psalm 119:9 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about By Living.
Jesus Demonstrates Authority
Jesus was teaching in the synagogue and the scripture says that the people were surprised by his teaching. Their surprise related to his use of authority which was different from the scribes. I had to look up the role of the scribes to see what was so distinctly different, in the way that they taught.… Continue reading Jesus Demonstrates Authority
The story of Gideon: Overcoming self-doubt and empowering others in today’s challenges
An image of Gideon on a donkey. (Photo from FreeBibleimages) We often see a Bible in the guest room of a hotel. Picking it up, we can see the words Gideons International. The organization was founded in 1899 in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA, by two traveling businessmen, John H. Nicholson and Samuel E. Hill. The primary… Continue reading The story of Gideon: Overcoming self-doubt and empowering others in today’s challenges
50 Inspiring quotes to believe in a miracle
Golden Hour. (Photo by Mat Brown from Pexels)Have you ever felt like you needed a little extra faith to see the extraordinary in the everyday? In our lives, moments come when hope seems distant, and the possibility of miracles feels far away. Yet, history and faith tell us that miracles are not just tales of… Continue reading 50 Inspiring quotes to believe in a miracle
Old Testament Joseph’s Heart Models Great Leadership – Ron Edmondson
Old Testament Joseph’s heart models some great leadership characteristics. Someone asked me once what I primarily look for in the hiring of a staff position. I said, without reservation, first and foremost, I look for the heart. I want a heart which honors Christ more than self, one which desires to grow and learn, and… Continue reading Old Testament Joseph’s Heart Models Great Leadership – Ron Edmondson