Does the Bible, and Jesus, Talk About Divorce? In the gospels Jesus does talk about divorce. When you read what he says it helps to start shaping the answer to the question is divorce a sin.“It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual i

7. A Verse for When You Can’t Go On“From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I” (Psalm 61:2).There are some fears that captivate the heart so much, it is difficult to function. This prayer is for you if you feel like you don’t have words, don’t have strength, and feel like yo

- Depending on the tradition, abstaining from meat happens when someone reaches the age of 14-18 and ends around 60-70.- As far as fasting goes, the ages of those who participate are typically between 18-59, with the exception of people who cannot participate due to health conditions such as the sick, pregnant, or those who work manual labor jobs.-

1. “Joy to the World”: Meditating on Our Messiah This carol was first published by clergyman Isaac Watts in 1719. I hear the lyrics, based on Psalm 98, as a call to rejoice in the meaning of both the birth and death of Jesus. And the verses highlight reasons we have to be glad all year round.“Joy to the world, the Lord has come!”“Joy to the world,

Those Pesky “What if’s” Worry can slip in under the guise of “what if?” and “if only.” What if my client doesn’t like my plan? What if my husband hurts my parents’ feelings? What if inflation rises?Or “if only” I was better prepared for this presentation. “If only” I’d shed the Covid pounds before swimsuit season. Do “what if”s” ever cause you to f

Along with the testimony of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Cairo Geniza, archeologists also discovered the Ataroth stone altar, the Rosetta Stone, and the Behistun Rock. These latter finds allowed experts to crack the code of various ancient languages. Finally armed with the ability to translate many ancient documents, experts confirmed the accuracy

The Wife’s Role as a Church Member“For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:4-5).A ministry job, like any other job, comes with a contract, a salary, and a job description. Unless it i

God’s patience can run out even with those who love and serve Him. God told Moses to go and speak to Pharaoh, but Moses pleaded for God to send someone else, and the Lord became angry. God is sickened by the excuses of His people. His patience runs out when they refuse to obey.It’s Not Wise to Abuse God’s Patience!We must not mistake God’s patience

“But I have trusted in your faithful love; my heart will rejoice in your deliverance. I will sing to the Lord because he has treated me generously.” (Psalm 13:5-6)David is seeking the Lord’s guidance in this emotional-wrought chapter. He acknowledges his own powerlessness by asking hard questions of God. He doesn’t have the answers, but he knows Go

Why Has Modern Society Okay-ed the Sin of GreedThe American Dream has long inspired many generations of this country to build a life for themselves from the fruit of their labor. You can have almost anything if you’re willing to work for it. The overwhelming opportunities and possibilities enable people to pursue their heart’s desires with great ho

What Has Celebrating Christmas Looked Like across History to Now?Megan Finley from The Museum of Arts and Sciences tell us that Christmas has looked differently across the span of history.3rd Century AD: Megan says that it began in the 3rd century when church officials decided on December 25th during another popular pagan holiday called Saturnalia.

Psalm 116:12-19What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD, I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. O LORD, I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant. Yo

Paul continues his rhetorical questions after this. “Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies” (Romans 8:33).“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?... For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor

Why Is it Dangerous to Paint God in Our Own Image?The main issue in painting God as "mother" is that it crafts him in our own image, the same way painters did who made Jesus pale-skinned. We often like to fabricate God to look more like us, be more like us, instead of learning about who he is.Our "you do you" culture has adopted the idea that we ne

It can be a scary step to entrust our lives to God. However, when we stop and think about How He intricately made us, He numbered the stars, knows every hair on our heads, and gives us grace upon grace, why would we not trust Him? His ways and thoughts are higher. His plans and purposes are better than our own.Joe McKeever from Crosswalk shares, “W

Life in the Early Church “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).These words would literally come to pass just as spoken here, but that would not be where it would all end. The mantle and mandate given to the earl

Other PsalmistsDavid didn't alone write songs. We see other songwriters such as Asaph, the Sons of Korah, Moses, Miriam, Solomon, and Heman dotting Scripture.God HimselfGod paints every sunrise. We see him delighting in his creativity in Genesis 1. God values artistry. Imagine what kind of world we'd live in if God didn't value beauty, art, and cre

What Does the Marriage Supper of the Lamb Symbolize? Like many verses, images, and chapters dealing with prophecy, the future, and the events to take place when this world ends, understanding the significance of the marriage supper can be difficult. Sometimes it requires studying and cross-referencing other books of the Bible.In the Book of Genesis

What Is Prophecy? To understand what prophecy is, the best place to start is by understanding what a prophet is and what he or she does. When most people think about prophecy or see that someone is a prophet, they often think about the future. The role or office of the prophet as described in the Bible did more than that. The primary function of th

First Sunday (Week 1) of Advent Readings: Hope and Old Testament Prophecies On the first week of Advent, as we light the Hope Candle on the Advent wreath, also known as the Prophecy Candle, we are reminded to prepare our hearts for the fore-told birth of Jesus. This candle symbolizes the hope and anticipation of the coming Messiah, promised through