Tag: purity

The Seven Pillars of Wisdom

Much hand-wringing and consternation occurs among Christ-followers who are frustrated with and taken aback by the worldliness of the world with its flaunting and glorification of sin. “Why can’t they see?” is the unspoken question that drives many to work harder, to argue longer, and allow the anxiety to build within them. The fruit will… Continue reading The Seven Pillars of Wisdom

45 Inspiring quotes about being a noble wife

A woman wearing a wedding dress (Photo by Azraq Al Rezoan from Pexels)It takes a complete surrender to the Lord, to become a noble wife. With all the changes a woman will face once she gets married, she cannot be effective in her role unless she asks God to help her.  Once a wife knows… Continue reading 45 Inspiring quotes about being a noble wife

A pure heart

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. (Psalm51:10 NIV) Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. (Psalm51:10 NIV) Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about A pure heart.

Baptism: Washed Clean or Just Wet, Part 1

Episode 32 • Aired Sep. 25, 2023 Baptism: Washed Clean or Just Wet, Part 1 Baptism shows the world we’ve undergone a change, but it can’t save us. In this episode we talk about what must come first before our baptism and why there are some churches and false teachers leading people astray by giving… Continue reading Baptism: Washed Clean or Just Wet, Part 1

Keep legacy in mind – Divorce Minister

Skip to content And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. –1 Samuel 25:1a, NIV When my maternal grandfather died, they shut down his small North Dakotan town to bury him. That’s the sort of impact I hope to have on those… Continue reading Keep legacy in mind – Divorce Minister

Holy of Holies

In the Old Testament, God gave Moses instructions about building the tabernacle, the arc of the covenant and the Aaronic priesthood. Aaron and his sons were to serve in the tabernacle and offer sacrifices unto the Lord. When Moses worked with the builders and completed the tabernacle, the glory and presence of the Lord descended.… Continue reading Holy of Holies

Ground Foolishness

By Elizabeth Prata Though you pound the fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, His foolishness still will not leave him. (Proverbs 27:22) Proverbs is interesting. I don’t usually know what they mean, though. They take time to unearth the nuggets of wisdom embedded in each and every one. I read the verse above… Continue reading Ground Foolishness

What Jesus Meant by “Water and the Spirit”

There’s nothing we can do to earn our way into God’s kingdom. We need God to do something to us. That truth demolishes every religious system outside of Christianity. And that is the sobering reality Jesus used to initiate His evangelistic encounter with Nicodemus—a man who had devoted his whole life to earning favor with God through his own… Continue reading What Jesus Meant by “Water and the Spirit”

Wash Day

“He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.” Titus 3:5 (NIV) Washing What is your least favorite chore around the house? I think I dislike washing clothes the most… Continue reading Wash Day