When there no peace and calm on the inside of us, we are incapable of properly dealing with the chaos on the outside of us. That is, when the chaos from the outside world gets inside our hearts, the results are never good. We lose our ability to function in the way God created us. But those that can slow down the turmoil on the inside will be able

1. A Leader Looks to the Ultimate Leader: GodA great leader knows who is really in command: the Lord God Almighty. They listen when God tells them what to do, and they pray and seek God’s direction. For example, Noah exhibited godly leadership. In Genesis 6 we’re told God was heartbroken and frustrated over how far the world had strayed from his go

8. In Exodus 32:30-35, Moses climbs the mountain to intercede and “make atonement” for the people’s idolatry, and he offers his own life in exchange for theirs — foreshadowing Jesus’ sacrificial atonement. After God struck the people with a plague for their idolatry, He commanded them to depart, saying that He would give them Canaan but He would no

The presence of Christ by his Holy Spirit provides hope for a greater kingdom, a better inheritance in eternity that cannot be broken, lost, or stolen. The hard part is often knowing what it means to “cling” to something we cannot feel or see.How Should Christians Respond to the Loss of Material Possessions?Firstly, when we face unemployment or a s

1. The Rapture Is Precipitated by Human EffortThe first event of eschatology is the rapture of the church. This is when believers will be taken up to be with Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) right before the tribulation, so they do not have to endure the painful and terrible seven-year tribulation. During this time, the Lord will be trying to bring

No one can serve two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money” (Matthew 6:24).God Disciplines to Yield FruitPaul tells it like it is in Galatians 1:10. He says, “If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” He is w

Job’s Case before God “In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil” (Job 1:1).For living right and walking uprightly before the Lord, there was no better example than Job. But, as we know from the story, Job was tested. He lost his family, his health, and his wealth. Out

One way little foxes can spoil the vine is through the cumulative impact of neglecting seemingly minor issues in relationships. Just as a vineyard requires consistent care and attention to thrive, relationships demand ongoing nurturing. When couples overlook or dismiss small conflicts, misunderstandings, or unmet needs, these issues accumulate over

“And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true’” (Revelation 21:5).One day Jesus is going to make all things new. Right now, we are waiting. Some like to say that we are in the “already, not yet.” We have been promised forgiveness and we curre

For Christians today, the story of Zephaniah offers timeless lessons and inspiration.3 Powerful Reminders from Zephaniah1. God’s Righteous JudgmentZephaniah’s prophecies highlight God’s righteous judgment against sin and disobedience. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Just as Judah faced judgment for their disobe

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (Colossians 3:23).Colossians also backs up this concept. Whatever we do is ultimately for the glory of God. This re-centers our hearts on the gift of love. When we are working from a place of resting in our identity in Christ, our task overflows from a

c. Acts 8:37 Some manuscripts include here, “Philip said, ‘If you believe with all your heart, you may.” The eunuch answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.’”Were the Verses Missing from Translations Before the NIV Translation?Many people assume the KJV was the first Bible translation, but it was not. The Septuagint, an Old Testame

What Does It Mean that Jesus Is the Life?In the beginning, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit said, “Let us make man in our image” (Genesis 1:26). God’s will was for the humans He created to enjoy a perfect eternal life with Him. But when they brought sin into the world, the law of sin and death destroyed their mutual happiness and glorious relations

We must also consider that because animals differ from humans, they cannot make intellectual decisions nor choose to sin. This essentially makes them blameless. Therefore, their innocence makes them candidates for salvation (Luke 3:4) and entrance into heaven. Those are my thoughts.Our God is so loving and kind, and heaven is a place of such peace

As Jared Compton explains, much of Israel was “disconnected from the olive tree and in desperate need of mercy.” They had “broken off from the tree and, like the Gentiles who are “a wild olive shoot, were grafted in [...] and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree” (Romans 11:17).A Big Family Olive TreeIf Israel is no longer Israel, wha

“His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover” (Luke 2:41).Being a man of exceptional faith and obedience, we find here that as the head of the home, he was consistent, and was concerned about the spiritual welfare of his family. Each year he was responsible for bringing his family up to Jerusalem to participate in the feas

Doing this will take strength, wisdom, and courage because we live in a world that rejects God’s standard. That’s why you must be strong in your faith, so you don’t fall victim to the whims of the culture.Remember it’s the sick who need a doctor.“On hearing this, Jesus said to them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not

The broader biblical narrative mentions interactions between the Israelites and the Ishmaelites as neighboring peoples. While there were periods of peaceful coexistence, there were also instances of conflict. Ishmaelite merchants and traders are mentioned in the story of Judah and Tamar (Genesis 38:1-30), highlighting economic and social interactio

Ecclesiastes 7:10 - “Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.”Mark 16:16 - “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”Romans 3:23 - “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”Romans 5:12 - “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man

I won’t lie; some scary things will happen before Jesus returns. Some have happened already, and others have yet to take place. But even in this, Jesus doesn’t leave us to fear the unknown. In Matthew 24:3, Jesus’ disciples ask Him, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” The res