What is the biblical definition of beseech? Why should we need to know this? A Secular Definition of Beseech We don’t use the word “beseech” anymore or at least much in our day but in the day in which the King James Bible was written, it was a commonly used word. The definition of beseech means to ask someone earnestly to do something or ask someone for something and it comes close to the word “beg,” “plead” or “urge” which... Read more
Have you read about binding and loosing in the Bible? What does this mean exactly? Can Christians Bind or Loose Satan? I’ve heard untold numbers of Christians claim that they can bind or loose Satan by their prayers or words and that they have the God-given authority to do so but what does the Bible say about this? Are there biblical precedents where the believer can bind Satan? I could not find one Bible verse where Christians were commanded to... Read more
Is there a Bible verse or verses that speak about a red or blood moon? What does this have to do with biblical prophecy and the Christian’s life today? The Blood Moon In Peter’s great sermon on the Day of Pentecost, he quoted Joel’s prophecy which referred to “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people” (Acts 2:17) and he makes reference to “the last days” and a bit later says “The sun... Read more
What evidence is there that the Bible is true and thus, we can believe what is written in it? The Bible The word “Bible” comes from the Greek word “biblios” which means “books” or “little books” and the Bible is just that; a collection of sixty-six books written by 40 authors over a 1,500 year span and many of these authors, not having known one another, agree contextually to certain themes in the Bible like “the just shall live by... Read more
We live in an imperfect world, and sickness is all around us. This is especially hard to bear when we or our loved ones are effected by a serious or deadly disease. God’s word can give us hope and encouragement in spite of the pain and sickness, so here are my top 7 comforting Bible Scriptures for the terminally ill. 2 Kings 20:1 “In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. And Isaiah the prophet... Read more
Here are 5 great daily devotionals for Christians to sign up for that will help you daily walk with Christ. Daughters of the Creator Daughters of the Creator is an excellent Christian daily devotional that is focused primarily on the woman of God. Crystal McDowell is a writer, speaker, teacher, and mother of five and writes this daily devotional specifically for women but men can certainly gain much from this devotional too in the sense that they can learn more... Read more
As I began writing this article, I was struggling with feelings of discouragement and defeat. Although I am typically a very positive person, some recent career challenges had brought me to a crisis of belief of sorts. But as I started researching the biblical verses about victory for this article, I was once again reminded of God’s amazing power and love for each one of us. He truly does have our best interests in mind, and he wants us to... Read more
Ministry is hard, but one of the hardest situations a person can find themselves in during a lifetime of ministry is ministering to people who are dying. Not much explanation has to be done as to why this is; just visualize the scene. Someone gets diagnosed with a terminal illness, an elderly woman or man is on their deathbed, or even children who end up in the hospital with only weeks left to live. For the most part, they know... Read more
Living for God will not necessarily make you popular. In fact, you may feel less and less accepted in this life, the more you begin to live for the next. Choosing to give your heart to Jesus means opening yourself up to an entirely new way of thinking, feeling, and seeing. But it also means opening yourself up to complete acceptance and unconditional love. It may be hard to fathom at first, but God sees you, knows you, and wants... Read more
Many Christian couples that are about to be wedded opt in to some type of premarital counseling program, often within the church that they attend or with a trusted married couple. It’s a great idea and can really help the couple explore questions and situations that they didn’t even think of: how to spend money, where to go on holidays, how many kids are wanted, budgeting, etc. All those topics, and much more is typically covered in premarital sessions. Of... Read more
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