The Practical Answer to “What I Hate I Do”As much as the Holy Spirit helps us not to do the things we hate doing, one thing he does is he gives us practical wisdom. There are places you go, people you hang out with, and things you listen to that feed your fleshly desires. You must avoid those places. Here is some wisdom from Jesus regarding this.“I

Biblical Heroes Questioned God Truth is, most of us have questioned God, because life just doesn’t make sense sometimes. Even the most spiritually committed heroes of the Bible had their moments. It appears we have an innate expectation that if we love God and live for Him, then life will always make sense. And so we experience an overflow of emoti

What Is Discernment? The Bible calls Satan the Great Deceiver, and He knows the Devil lies to try to ensure that people continue to remain dead in their sins, or to create problems amongst believers. Some of those lies are easier for people who have a relationship with God to spot than others. Because God knows that even those who love Him can be l

Metaphors as Gospel ToolsMetaphors can be used as significant aids when communicating the Gospel, since they profoundly illustrate truths the average person (even children) can understand. When we are presented with a divine opportunity to speak on behalf of God—as “fishers of men” (Mark 1:17—God gave us several marvelous metaphors to use when desc

Where Does the Book of Amos Fit into Israel’s History?The book of Amos was written during the eighth century BC, during the reign of Uzziah, the king of Judah, and Jeroboam II, the king of Israel.Israel needs the warning of the Lord of hosts that He will deal personally with His people’s rebellion. He will set all things right—all people will bow t

Malachi, like so many other places within the Old Testament, tells us about the truth of the human condition. We are rebellious people. And even the pain of exile and the joy of being brought back from such a dark place is not enough to captivate or hearts. Malachi tells us, especially in 4:4-6, that there will have to be another to come. One who w

Which Books Are Epistles and Which Ones Are Pastoral Letters? It can be tricky at a casual glance to identify which books in the New Testament should be called the Epistles, since so many of them are technically letters. Even the Gospel of Luke begins with an acknowledgment to its intended recipient - Theophilus. The book of Revelation is addressed

If the following appears in Scripture (in the original languages, of course), answer true. If not, answer false.The magi were wise men.The magi were kings.There were three magi.The magi came from the Orient.The magi found Jesus and his parents in a stable.A manger was a crib for a baby.Swaddling clothes helped make the baby more comfortable.There w

This is where I need you to think biblically and not ideologically. What you learn from Scripture is God made a covenant with only one nation on the face of the earth. That nation is Israel. Part of the purpose of that covenant was to bring the Messiah through Abraham’s lineage. When he did this, he fulfilled the promise he made that all the nation

1. Understand Why Church Marketing Is Important Church marketing isn’t some fancy new term to make God’s church relevant to people. Marketing is helping people understand the value of something. When it comes to the church, that translates to making people understand why the Gospel is not only important but critical to their lives. For those of us

including against Israel itself.at the conquest, God pours out his judgment on a wicked society who deserved it, at the cross God bore on himself the judgment of God on human wickedness, through the person of his own sinless Son—who deserve it not one bit. What Are the Different Christian Positions on War?neverEvangelical Ethicsjus ad bellum jus in

Does “When You Pass Through the Waters…” Mean that We Won’t Experience Trouble?The key word we all hate to read in this verse is “When.” We would much rather Isaiah had gotten word from the Lord that “If we pass through the waters…” then we would have some chance of escaping hardship, persecution, trial, or just plain suffering.On the other hand, “

5 Lessons From Dorcas' Life (and Death)1. Use the Gifts You've Been Given to Help OthersDorcas had talent in designing, tailoring and stitching. She put that to good use, making clothing for people who needed it. Any ability can be utilized to help others in a very personal and practical way:Cooking/baking for a neighbor who is laid up or sickOrgan

Organization “But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way” (1 Corinthians 14:40).God’s Word reminds us to do things in an organized way. Consider how you could put that into practice. God shared helpful ideas for time management and organization. Children mess things up faster than we can organize our homes, sometimes making us feel

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The life of Joseph: The life of Naomi: David’s sin with Bathsheba: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ: How Can We Carry This into Our Life?Christians should take comfort in the promises of God, assurance that sometimes suffering is redeemed in this life, and that ultimately, God’s justice will prevail. When it is too difficult to see God’s

1. He should have never been arrested.Judas took a bribe from the judges. And those same judges (which included the priests and the elders) were involved in the arrest of Jesus. There was no formal charge of any crime, and no charge was presented at that moment. No warrant was given for the arrest. As the text says, “they took him.”2. No legal proc

What Is a Crisis of Faith? A crisis of faith is when a follower of Jesus questions or doubts their faith in God. This can be a very intense time in someone’s life which stirs up great pain, a variety of emotions, and a lot of questions. Usually, a crisis of faith is triggered when something tragic happens, a situation goes wrong, or a painful loss

7. Write It OutThe act of putting our feelings on paper (or computer) can help us sort out what thoughts and attitudes lead us in that direction, and will be a resource for you if jealousy flares up again.8. Learn from the FeelingThe clearer you can get as to why you felt jealous or what triggered the feeling, the better you’ll be able to catch it

3. The Mind Is at the Center of Everything You Do“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7, NKJV).This verse speaks further to the position your mind takes in your life. I can’t emphasize this enough. What you spend your time thinking about, you will eventually do. It is only a matter of time. When you strip away the elements of who