When I first started thinking about the subject for this article, I wondered how I could keep my examples of answered prayer to only three. The entire Bible is one long story of the prayers of God’s people and how He answered them – and is still answering them today. So after much thought, I picked three instances – one from the Old Testament, two from the New Testament – of specific times when someone prayed and their prayers were... Read more
It is very challenging being a teenager in this day and age, as they face so many temptations and struggles. One of the main issues is the general hopelessness that so many feel about the future. The world is constantly telling them that they can never measure up or that the end is near, so why even try to be the best you can be? Fortunately, God does not want us to feel that way, and he especially wants our... Read more
Jesus says that we must seek the Kingdom of God first? What does He mean? What is this Kingdom of God and how do we seek it first? The Kingdom of God The gospel of Mark says that the first thing that Jesus said was “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:15). What was this kingdom all about? For one thing, Jesus is the King of this... Read more
Have you heard of the word epistle used in the Bible? What does this word mean exactly? An Epistle is… Some Christians, in a recent poll, thought that an epistle was the wife of an apostle. Seriously! I am not making that up. An epistle is not a person but a thing. Not every book in the New Testament is an epistle but every letter written is an epistle. The word used for “epistle” comes from the Greek word “epistole”... Read more
What does the word redemption mean? Redeemed from what? Here is a biblical definition of redemption. A Secular Definition of Redemption If you went up someone on the street and ask them what the word redemption meant, they might give you a different definition than someone who is a believer in Christ. The secular definition of redemption is the act of redeeming or atoning for a fault or mistake. Other definitions include repurchasing something or making a deliverance or rescue. ... Read more
In Christian circles, many of us have a habit of labeling people or groups of people with terms that help us identify who they are. Sometimes these labels are used as a theological descriptor and sometimes they are used as a way to label others. In the case of Pauline Christianity the same is true. This conflict in terms makes it necessary to understand what does Pauline Christianity mean? Where did Pauline Christianity originate? Pauline Christianity was first referred to... Read more
As the calendar turns over to another year, most people start thinking about what they did or didn’t do the past year, and what they would like for the new year to bring. Some people make resolutions or goals, others might just spend some time in prayerful mediation. Whatever your personal new year habits might be, the Bible is the best source for guidance and wisdom. Here are some verses that can help you get started with the new year... Read more
We have all experienced a restless night – tossing and turning and often worrying about something or many things happening in life. What’s troubling you and stressing you out during the day seems to come out stronger at night when you are left to your own thoughts. Christ told us this life would not be void of trouble, but He also left us with a way to relieve our worry and stress. He will listen when we speak to Him about... Read more
Does the thought of witnessing to others about your faith excite you or stress you out? Many people think of sharing their faith as either a death sentence or a commandment enforced by knocking on doors and throwing Bibles. Fortunately, this is not what God commands! We serve a loving God who didn’t design sharing your faith as terms to condemn each other. You can spread God’s love and joy by approaching witnessing with the right attitude and state of... Read more
Adoption is widely accepted in our culture, with many organizations setup to assist with local adoptions and even international adoptions. It costs both time and money and many children continue to go to bed each night without having a mother, father or even caretaker who truly loves them. God has a purpose for each person and I believe He shows us countless examples of adoption situations so we can grow in our faith and truly understand what it means for... Read more
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