The women of the Bible teach as many lessons as the men. When you think of the great teachers in the Bible, those that come to mind are probably some of the many holy and righteous men found within the book’s pages. This is unsurprising. There are many great teachers in the Bible. You have …
But I tell you, on the day of judgment men will have to give account for every idle (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak. MATTHEW 12:36 It seems to me that we talk about how we feel more than practically anything else. We feel good or bad, happy or sad, excited or discouraged, and a thousand …
According to John 15:1-8, our interpretation of the sanctifying work that God accomplishes in our lives—especially during times of trial—is directly related to our understanding of pruning. This in turn affects our response to personal suffering and to others in their time of trial. If we view pruning as punitive, rather than restorative, we lose sight …
Have you ever been so discouraged, you felt you couldn’t go on? I’ve felt that before, and more than once, I almost quit and walked away. It’s a good thing I didn’t give up on what God called me to do, though, because then I would have missed His plan for me. I persevered and …
You shall not covet your neighbor’s house, your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant, or his maidservant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s. Exodus 20:17 How do you feel about your life? Do you like it, love it, and enjoy it, or do you hate it and wish you had …
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Our past, present, and future receive healing from Jesus’ wounds. We can’t heal past wounds. The pain may ease, but the wounds are still open. They still bleed. We can bandage our wounds with food, alcohol, work, drugs, sex, cigarettes, gambling, and whatever feels good. But, the wounds still bleed. They bleed through and stain …
1 It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, 2 proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, 3 to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. 4 For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing …
The stories of the Old Testament are intense. It’s wonderful to read a no-holds-barred action-packed account of the power of God moving despite the wickedness of men. One of the highlights is the story of the prophet Elijah who lived during the rule of one of the vilest duos in Israel’s history—Ahab and Jezebel. Behind …
O Great and Gracious God, we come to You, thanking You for Your wonderful grace which amazes us each and every day. Thank You for looking down upon us, even in our sin, and being merciful and ever so loving to us. We thank You for sending Your Son Jesus Christ to suffer and die for …
The Bible book of Esther is a dramatic account which can give us insight into God’s special and purposeful plan for our lives. The story gives us six powerful lessons about courage, divine timing and God’s supreme love. Story of Esther in the Bible As scripture reveals, Esther is a Jewish woman living in Persia and reared …