A person may believe it’s possible to be both God-sufficient and self-sufficient, but that doesn’t work. No confidence in ourselves can rightly coexist with confidence in God. Also, although God expects us to be prudent, when we seek and trust Him, we’re not to have a Plan B just in case He doesn’t come through. Only in trusting God with all our he

How Did Emperor Constantine Use the Chi Rho?Emperor Constantine the Great was canonized as a saint in Eastern Orthodoxy, Coptic Orthodoxy, and Roman Catholicism because he made Christianity the official state religion of the Eastern Roman Empire, commonly known as the Byzantine Empire. Before his conversion, Constantine was raised pagan, though som

A Prayer for the Bride and Groom as They Get Ready For the GroomHoly Father,Thank you for the groom. Thank you for giving him a heart that beats for you, and is committed to pursuing a relationship in a way that brings You honor and glory. Lord, we ask that You have Your hand of protection over him as he begins the next chapter of his life. Fill hi

What these verses state is that when we rejoice in the Lord, we begin to feel peace in our situations, peace in our hearts and minds, because we understand that God has our prayer requests well in hand and brings us peace until those requests are answered. Even when you have been waiting a long time for a prayer request to happen or a situation to

- All nations and languages being represented before the throne of Jesus (Revelation 7:9)- Eternity void of death, mourning and pain (Revelation 21:4)The list could go on and on, but the point is that if we are in Christ, we can rejoice in hope!Hope for the Weak and Weary“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those w

Since Kenan lived for 910 years and knew Adam and Eve, he heard the stories of creation and the Fall firsthand (according to the biblical numbers, Adam was 325 years old when Kanan was born, and Adam lived 807 years total). For later generations to know the early Genesis accounts, Kanan would have passed these stories down to people like his grands

If you are wondering whether the Lord will fight for us if we are still, Jessica Brodie gives a list of scriptures that show God fights for us not only because He loves us but also to show His power, might, and glory:Isaiah 41:10: God will uphold us with His righteous right hand.Joshua 23:10: God promised He would fight for us.Jeremiah 1:19: The Lo

What Is the Context of Psalm 72:8?Psalm 72 is a royal psalm. There is some debate as to whether this is Solomon writing it (of Solomon) or David writing it for Solomon. I lean towards David being the author, but either way the point remains. This is a prayer for the prosperity of the king of Israel.We can see that some of the language of Psalm 72 w

Faith in God changes actions. A faith without resulting life transformation is death (James 2:17). Continual engagement in sinful behavior without repentance can lead to spiritual death and perishing. Paul warns the church in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, “Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither t

God used a rib from Adam to find a suitable helper for Adam. Adam immediately recognizes the suitability of this new creation: woman. His reaction is captured in Genesis 2:23, “Then the man said, ‘This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.’” The Hebrew for man is 'îš while th

Jesus was known for His good character. The One who said, “I am … the truth,” spoke the truth even when it got Him into trouble with the Pharisees. As a servant, He washed the disciples’ feet, showing humility. In his dealing with the woman caught in adultery, He showed both grace to the penitent and justice in rebuking her accusers (John 8:1-11).

5. Tithing allows the church to care for the poor and needy, both within the church body and those outside the church. From the beginning of God’s relationship with the nation of Israel, the responsibility to help provide for the widows and the orphans has been important. The church can provide for the widows and orphans within their membership wit

1. Philippians 4:4-7“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts an

A Prayer for SalvationFor those ready to embark on this journey, a simple prayer can express their faith in Jesus Christ. While the words themselves do not save, they can help articulate a sincere commitment to follow Christ. A typical prayer might be: "God, I know that I have sinned against you and am deserving of punishment. But Jesus Christ took

Why Is It So Important to Have a Firm Foundation? The Christian life is also built upon a foundation, and that foundation is Christ. We read:“For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:11).The purpose of having and building a firm foundation cannot be overstated. If you and I hope to have

Jesus is the founder and perfecter of our faith. He is the A to Z of the Christian life. He is the one at the starting line and at the finish line (and the coach running alongside us throughout the race). Picture the scene. They are exhausted. Already out of breath. They don’t feel like they can take another step and this preacher of Hebrews has th

1. Recognize and Remain Alert to Compassion FatigueWhen someone we care about experiences hardship, we often reach out with heartfelt empathy. Initially, we might even operate well from that sympathetic place. Over time, however, our discomfort with discomfort can trigger within us a strong desire to escape our own unpleasant emotions. This, in tur

3. Trying to solve every problem. While Christians should comfort one another, they cannot control the person’s grief journey. Thinking they can fix everyone’s pain can lead to pride or a savior complex. We must remember that weeping with those who weep is a call to be present, not to fix the situation. There are times when providing comfort and di

“The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world, God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clea

Can We Overcome Temptation? “I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate” (Romans 7:15).Temptation is that thing that keeps dogging your life, that you have tried to overcome but can’t. It’s that thing that you really don’t want to do, but you find yourself doing. Temptation often m