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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The common myth about money is that financial wealth will make us more happy, secure, and important. Not only can fortunes be lost in a short time, but with the constant pursuit of financial gain can come severe stress and trauma. The news has often reported stories of financially successful people who were miserable, fearful, …
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“A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume.” – Ecclesiastes 7:1 Leadership in all areas is a critical and criticized position. It is a required position to generate order and structure within a community or company; yet it is a serving role which needs to consider large groups of people where there will be …
God’s plans for my life have almost never been my plans for my life. When I was thirteen, I knew what college I wanted to attend even before I started high school, what career I wanted to pursue afterward, what age I thought would be ideal to get married, and even what life might look …