Rest in God’s WordGod had spoken: Paul was destined to preach before kings and rulers. It was his mission from God to preach the Gospel to Caesar, and this storm would not be the end of them. Paul rested in God’s word.God Turns Delays into Divine AppointmentsRealize God’s Favor Never Failsfavorto be favoredthey gave us a huge offering!Frank Santora

Five Things to Consider as We Strive to Improve Our Listening Skills 1. We Must Learn to Listen to God Firstlistening with an intent to obey 2. We Must Humble Ourselves to Be Good Listeners Listening requires humility. Have you ever found yourself formulating an answer while the other person is still speaking? Pride causes us to focus on what we w

Embrace the Skills Given to UsGod Equips Whose He CallsRuth Clemence is a wife, mom, writer and award-winning blogger based in Cardiff, Wales. Read more at: ruthclemence.com.

Emotionally Healthy Relationships Day by Day by Peter ScazzeroThough this devotional is not specifically targeted toward women, it will be well received by the woman who deeply values her relationships. Author Pete Scazzero sets up the devotional so that the reader will spend intentional time with the Lord in the morning and in the evening. He anch

What Are Some Other Bible Verses that Speak to Similar Ideas?Other verses in the Bible discuss firm foundations and the Lord building the house. Each Scripture can remind us that God is the foundation.“He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.

2. He ended his own life3. The Pharisees purchased land on which he could be buried (The land would have been purchased in Judas’ name, so, in a sense, he “purchased the field”).What Bible Verse Talks about A Potter’s Field?There has been much discussion through the years about the fulfilled prophecy of the potter’s field.In Matthew 27:9-10, Matthe

What Were Paul’s Letters to the Churches? RomansWhereKey VersesRomans 3:22b-25 - “For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to sho

Leaving the disciples was difficult for Jesus, too. He groaned for the sins of the world during His crucifixion. Before He suffered in His physical form, He prayed in the garden of Gethsemane that “This cup may pass from me” (Matthew 26:39). Fulfilling His mission on earth and going to God was sad and frightening for Jesus. He felt all human emotio

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Jesus was out astonishing the crowds with healing and miracles and talks of a coming Kingdom, and yet John the Baptist remained rotting in prison. Disappointment is in the gap. Jesus, this is not how I envisioned it!And in the darkness and isolation of John’s prison cell, surely the voice of discouragement whispered its lies:- God wouldn’t let you

7.The TempleThere is currently not a Holy Temple, but there is a movement in Israel to rebuild it.8.SynagogueSynagogues have existed for millennia as places of prayer and learning for practitioners of the Jewish faith.9. End TimesThe Jews believe the coming Messiah will rule and reign over a time of peace on earth, much like the Millenium Reign pro

1. Mary, Mother of Jesus Mary was a young woman chosen by God for an amazing purpose. Her story is predicted in the Book of Isaiah, and is fully told in the Gospels.completely trust 2. DeborahAppointed to be a judge over Israel, Deborah instructed a warrior named Barak to go into battle. When Barak refused to go without her, the book of Judges quot

What Is the Definition of Sloth? When you hear the word “sloth,” what do you think of? I think of the animal first, but after some more reflection I tend to think of a dude with a remote control in one hand, mustard stains on his tank top, about a hundred pounds overweight, watching Judge Judy while his wife is out working two jobs to pay the bills

1. Angels’ Creation “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements — surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?” (Job 38:4-8).2

Isaiah 7:14Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Mic

Blasphemy (“slander, reproachful or injurious speech to the divine majesty”), particularly of the Holy Spirit, the Second Person of the Trinity, is said to be the most grievous sin of all to God, and for which there is absolutely no redemption offered to this person who commits it (Mark 3:29).Those Who Reject Truth / The Hard-hearted“They perish be

Rejected and Outcast Her story tells the account of a time Jesus was travelling through Samaria and rested by a well. His disciples had gone into the nearby town to buy food.If I could just find the right man, then all my hopes and dreams will come true.ththere she is, the town harlot! Spiritually Thirsty The woman was also spiritually thirsty, so

Epiphany in ScriptureAs I mentioned earlier, the celebration of Epiphany is based on two events in Jesus’ life which are found in the gospels. You find the story of the Magi in Matthew 2.“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born kin

The fifth, to ask God’s help that we would avoid sin, temptation, and to not be overcome by the enemy (v.13). Truly, there is freedom and victory through Jesus Christ for those who are covered in His saving grace.Why Does Jesus Give Us the Lord's Prayer?How Does the Lord's Prayer Guide Us in Our Own Prayer Life?Pamela Palmer is a writer, speaker, a

withMicah Maddox is a wife, mama, friend, Bible teacher, and author of a James: Tired, Tested, Torn, and Full of Faith. You can find encouraging resources FREE HERE! Micah is passionate about helping women learn what it truly means to daily walk with Jesus. She is on the Proverbs 31 Ministries First 5 Writing Team and writes for Encouragement From