2. A Considerate Person Thinks of Others’ Interests, Not Just His Own3. A Considerate Person Understands and Bears with the Weaknesses of Others4. A Considerate Person Gives Room for God to Workwhenhowto consider.Author Sheila Alewine is a pastor’s wife, mother, and grandmother of five. She and her husband lead Around The Corner Ministries, which s

What Does the Bible Say about Failure? Failure can be defined as a lack of success or falling short. Sin is moral failure against God and His holiness. We all fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). The Bible is filled with real stories of failure. Some of the biggest names in the Bible had the greatest failures. Abraham lied and said that hi

Another Old Testament prophecy sharing that the Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah is found in Genesis. This was fulfilled as told in Hebrews 7:14.Scripture told that the Messiah would be resurrected from the dead.“But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. Selah” (Psalm 49:15 NIV)The Bible shares how Jesus

the American Dream, the safer and newer car, or the most beautiful home in that elite neighborhood community “The Magnolia Story”1 Timothy 6:6greater things.Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. One of her greatest joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is wife to Drew and mom to

What we listen to does affect us even if we don’t realize it. If we listen to Christmas music that promotes materialism or the “Santa Claus” theme of Christmas, then we will miss the true reason for Christmas — Jesus.4. Decorate Each Day of AdventA fourth way to celebrate Advent at home as a family this year is to decorate little by little for each

Jesus’ sacrifice was once for all, both now and for all eternity. Once he died, the need to shed the blood of a bull or goat was gone forever. Because his sacrifice is eternal, his blood provides eternal cleansing. As a result, your forgiveness is not temporary, but it endures because of the everlasting nature of his sacrifice.2. His Sacrifice Make

There, Samson turned to the Lord. He prayed that God would give him strength once more so he could exact revenge for the wrong done to him.God did just that, restoring Samson’s strength.With one final show of supernatural vigor, Samson pushed mightily against the pillars of the temple, and it came crashing down, killing him and thousands upon thous

- The passage focuses not on the physical description of the third heaven but on the spiritual revelations and mysteries that Paul received during this encounter. The purpose is to emphasize the authority of Paul’s apostolic message and the depths of his spiritual insights.- Paul himself acknowledges the limitations of human language to fully descr

1. We Can Ignore Spiritual WarfareThere are many Christians, particularly in the western world, who can go their whole lives without an awareness of what is going on in the spiritual realm. They see it as something from Biblical times, or for more charismatic denominations. But by ignoring this part of their life, they give evil a foothold. For bel

Beyond living with John, Mary participated in the early church, but we don’t have any biblical evidence of her life after Jesus’ death and resurrection. However, early Christian tradition and historical accounts offer insights.According to tradition, Mary lived with the apostle John in Ephesus, a city located in modern-day Turkey. While the New Tes

Who Does God Delight In? Delight is expressed in Hebrew meaning “to bend towards, to be inclined towards [an object or person]” or “to delight or take pleasure in.” We see God’s delight supremely at the baptism and transfiguration of Jesus. When Jesus is baptized, the Father says, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased” (Matthew 3

The Ten Commandments ListCommandments 1-4Thou shall have no other gods before me. (Exodus 20:3)Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven images. (Exodus 20:4-6)Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. (Exodus 20:7)Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. (Exodus 20:8-11)Commandments 5-10Honor your father and mother. (Exodus 20:12)

Hence, the veil’s purpose was to revere God’s holy presence. The veil served as a tangible reminder of God’s awe-inspiring nature and the need for a mediator (the high priest). It underscored the separation between a holy God and sinful humanity.These narratives indicate why Jews revered the Holy of Holies, even in Jesus’ day. God was merciful, lov

1. Make Sure Your Goal Is SMART Sometimes, the problem with achieving a goal isn’t us — it’s the goal. Perhaps it’s too vague. For example, “lose weight” might be what you ultimately want to do, but as a goal, it’s not concrete. How do you lose the weight? What are the specific steps you need to take? The same goes for reading the Bible. Without sp

What Is Going on Inside Us? As Paul confessed…“What I don't understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. So if I can't be trusted to figure out what is best for myself and then do it, it becomes obvious that God's command is necessary. But I need something more! For if I know the law b

How Does the Noahic Covenant Follow the Adamic Covenant?In the Noahic covenant, God promised Noah a coming covenant in Genesis 6:18a: “But I will establish My covenant with you.” Therefore, Noah, the righteous man, faithfully entered the ark and waited for the covenant.Part of the covenant God made with Adam included the command, “Be fruitful and m

Communion should be a time of reverence where we acknowledge the body and blood of Jesus, broken and shed for us.Communion should be a time of remembrance where we consider the great sacrifice Jesus made to make our salvation possible.Communion should be a time of repentance where we examine our hearts.Communion should be done in a spirit of unity

The continuationist viewMany in this camp (unfortunately not all) would agree that you receive the Holy Spirit when you believe in salvation. However, this position holds that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is a separate act that happens after salvation. Some even call it a second act of grace. (By the way, I believe this is true as well).This beli

When seeking to understand if Jesus was a real man, if the prophecies about him were not retroactively created by His followers, and if the narrative that pointed toward His coming are genuine, the facts of reality can strengthen a budding faith, bolster someone who is going through a period of difficulty or doubt, and help witness to someone who d

Jesus then mentions a time of unparalleled distress and tribulation, which will be cut short for the sake of the elect. Many Christians give this a proper name: the tribulation. Jesus reiterates the warning about false messiahs and false prophets who will perform great signs and wonders to deceive people. Creation will shake—Jesus describes celesti