What is the story of Ananias and Sapphira all about? Here’s an account of their story from Scripture with a commentary that follows. Before Ananias and Sapphira Chapter divisions where a product of Bible scholars and we can tell that the story of Ananias and Sapphira didn’t actually begin where their name is first mentioned in Acts 5 because Acts 5:1 says “But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira” so we must turn back to the last few... Read more
If there is one thing that the Christian community might be known for, it’d charitable deeds like feeding the homeless. Whether it’s a church that organizes local mission trips at soup kitchen, a youth group deciding to volunteer by making lunches and handing them out, or an individual Christian who decides to start up a non-profit—it seems the Christian community has done some things right in this area. This is not to say, of course, that there have never been... Read more
Are you feeling down or discouraged, or have you been struggling with negative or critical thoughts lately? If so, then you are not alone. Everyone feels this way sometimes, especially when going through hardships, loss, or illnesses. The important thing to remember, though, is that we shouldn’t let these feelings control us for very long. Instead, we should turn things around, and begin focusing our attention on a more positive and encouraging outlook. God’s word is a great place to... Read more
Leadership is important to pretty much everyone, even if you do not think of yourself as a typical leader. When you think of leadership, you may think of a top executive of a fortune 500 company, a coach or captain of a professional sports team, or perhaps certain pastors within a church. Though they are all certainly leaders, it’s important for you to know that there are other aspects of being a leader. For example, parents lead their children in... Read more
Don’t read the New Testament on an empty stomach. All the talk of bread, wine, and feasting are enough to make you want to run to your local bakery. This is in sharp contrast to the drought and famine so heavily featured in the Old Testament. But, as in everything in the Bible, the placement and discussion of food throughout the passages, is no accident. Read on to discover the ways God uses food to teach us how to find... Read more
If it’s one thing the majority of people I know would agree upon it’s this: friends are needed. They may disagree on political topics, argue about the nature of man, and vehemently defend opposite religious positions, but these same people will for the most part unanimously agree that everyone needs friends. Loneliness was never part of God’s plan, which was the whole reason He created Eve for Adam (and vice versa). Those who do not seem to have friends and... Read more
Everyone feels lonely and alone at some point, as they pass through difficult times and seasons in their lives. The good news as Christians is that we don’t have to suffer through those moments on our own. The Lord has given us his word to comfort and sustain us even in the darkest hours. As David wrote in Psalm 23:4, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are... Read more
Keeping promises is extremely important in order to keep friends and family close to you. Sometimes, nothing else in the world will hurt as much as a broken promise or turning back from your word. Not surprisingly then, the Bible speaks about keeping promises quite a lot. God, after all, is One who always keeps his promises and is incapable of lying or deceiving anyone. He is always true to His word and always delivers on it. As such, we... Read more
How hard it can be to trust in God’s timing. We are a people who want what we want and would prefer it right now. Sometimes it seems as if we are not even on God’s clock. Yet, there is never a time in which He is not aware of the desires of our hearts. He does, however, know better than we do, whether what we want to happen, is necessary or good for us. Sometimes his timing may be... Read more
The best way to please God, first and foremost, is just to love Him. The Lord has shown himself to be a kind, loving, Father, full of grace. In the Bible, he goes out of his way to let us know that that we don’t have to jump through hoops to make him happy. He just wants children who follow his example of merciful love, and come home to Him at the end of every day. That’s what pleases Him... Read more
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