We could spend our entire lives seeking to know God and never truly grasp enormity of who He is and what He does. Perhaps we are not meant to understand all of him in this life. Maybe the journey to discover who He is only ends when we reach Heaven. Until then, the Bible leave us many clues about God’s nature. The following verses are glimpses into the true character of our Lord. How wonderful it is that we serve a God who does not wish... Read more
Is there some biblical guidance for how to prepare for and deliver a sermon for a funeral? What Bible verses can we use to comfort the afflicted? Funerals: Joy and Grief Funerals can be considerably different and this depends upon whether the person has ever trusted in Christ or not. Some of the saddest funerals I have ever done are for those who we don’t know for sure if they were saved. For the Christian though, there is a much... Read more
“Now if we put the bits into the horses’ mouths so that they will obey us, we direct their entire body as well. Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires. So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things” (James 3:3-5a). How many of us have blurted... Read more
The Bible often reminds us that there will come a time when God judges humanity for the final time. He has already judged it in the Flood of Noah, and Israel was judged repeatedly for their failure to follow God as they should. In Matthew, chapter 25, Jesus tells His disciples of a coming judgment, the outcome of which is determined by actions one takes, or refuses to take, towards another person. There are differing viewpoints as to exactly how... Read more
Fear can take many forms: worry, anxiety, or outright panic. But hundreds of times throughout the Bible God tells us to “fear not.” He is a God of comfort, love, and peace, and He wants us to know that even in a frightening situation, we do not need to feel fear. Fear can be a terrible thief of joy, and God wants us to be happy and joyful. Here are seven great Bible verses that can help you calm your... Read more
“A beautiful mind is a terrible thing to waste” is an advertising slogan for the UNCF, and it is so true. God has blessed us with an amazing combination of physical abilities and a brain to help us think, plan, work, and enjoy life. So God wants to bless, strengthen, renew, guard and bless our minds, as we focus our thoughts and actions on him. With that in mind, here are my top 7 Bible verses about the mind. Luke... Read more
Marriage truly is a gift from God for a man and a woman, because he loves us very much. He established marriage to be a life-long covenant, so that each spouse would share love, fun, security, sex, children, and companionship together. Unfortunately, spouses can sometimes face difficulties and challenges in their relationship, so God’s word can help to re-focus both partners on what is important. Following are my top 7 Bible verses for a troubled marriage: Matthew 19:5 “…and [Jesus]... Read more
The Bible is the most widely read and best-selling book ever written, and it has been a source of guidance and hope for millions of people over the centuries. Individuals and churches have been encouraged and relied on its truths as well. Because it is God’s written word, it is inspired and anointed, and useful for teaching, correcting and training in truth (2 Timothy 3:16). Here are 7 of the most famous Bible Scriptures in my opinion. John 3:16 “For... Read more
What does the Bible say about arrogance? How does it define it? What comes from having an arrogant attitude? What is Arrogance? Arrogance can be defined as having an attitude of superiority and being full of self or having an extreme form of pride. It can be manifested in an overbearing personality that makes it hard for others to be around. They usually have an inflated ego and sense of self-worth that is highly overestimated and an arrogant person... Read more
Why is pride a problem with humans? What is the biblical definition of pride and how is it described in the Bible? A Secular Definition of Pride Pride is not just a problem for me…it is a problem for humanity. Pride’s been defined as a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction in an achievement, an accomplishment, or in someone else or something else but it’s also been described as conceit, egotism, vanity, vainglory, all over one’s own appearance or... Read more
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