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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Why pray for Israel? What about Palestinians?
Sometimes it is very easy for us to look at things through human eyes and use human reasoning. Our compassion is aroused when we see things from both sides. We see this sentiment rising up for the recent Israel/Gaza conflict. From a world view perspective, we increasingly hear a rising up of defense for the… Continue reading Why pray for Israel? What about Palestinians?
Heresy and false doctrine part 3: Can they repent? Will they repent?
By Elizabeth Prata Heresy vs False Doctrine: What are they? Part 1Heresy vs False Doctrine: What are they? Part 2 In part 1 I looked at definitions of false doctrine and heresy and whether they were two sides of the same coin, or totally different theological issues. In Part 2 I looked at heresy and… Continue reading Heresy and false doctrine part 3: Can they repent? Will they repent?
Lost Blooms Are Not Lost Growth
Perhaps the only downside to Autumn for me is fewer blooms in my garden. Small groups of summer blooms linger until the first hard frost; mums and Autumn Joy pop up here and there, but by and large, the profuse color of spring and summer has ceased. But lost blooms are not lost growth! While… Continue reading Lost Blooms Are Not Lost Growth
Why I Stand by the Nation of Israel and the Jewish People
Pull the camera back on what is happening in Israel. This is not about Palestine or the Palestinian people. This is even bigger than Hamas and Israel. Plain and simple, this is about the hatred of the Jewish people. Jewish Hate and God’s Intervention Throughout History This goes back centuries. Egypt wanted to destroy the Jews… Continue reading Why I Stand by the Nation of Israel and the Jewish People
What does overcoming challenges mean – 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 The Israel story after they were freed from slavery in Egypt and their movement through the wilderness and forest to the promised land is a good example of what does overcoming challenges mean?… Continue reading What does overcoming challenges mean – Christian Personal Development
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
Satan can snatch away the seed from the hard ground – but how?
By Elizabeth Prata In one of Jesus’ parables, we read, When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. (Matthew 13:19). In the beginning parts of the parable, Jesus had… Continue reading Satan can snatch away the seed from the hard ground – but how?
Hearing a Fresh Word from Scripture
You’re familiar with the Nobel Prize, but what about the Ig Nobel Prize? Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been given to those deemed to have made outstanding contributions in fields such as peace, physics, chemistry, medicine, and literature. These contributions are truly, you know, noble. The Ig Nobel Prize is not nearly as old… Continue reading Hearing a Fresh Word from Scripture
How scripture shapes and sustains Christian lives?
An open book. (Photo by Tim Wildsmith from Unsplash) Scripture, the sacred text of Christianity, plays an indelible role in the lives of believers. It has been a guiding light and a steadfast anchor for centuries, shaping countless Christians’ faith, values, and actions worldwide. In this article, we delve into the profound impact of Scripture… Continue reading How scripture shapes and sustains Christian lives?