Jesus Christ: The Giver of Eternal LifeJoseph’s coronation provides quite the regal picture. Once Pharaoh recognized God’s favor on Joseph, he appointed Joseph as ruler over Egypt stating, “You shall be over my house, and according to your command all my people shall do homage; only in the throne I will be greater than you” (Genesis 41:40).Pharaoh'

We call it the Lord’s Prayer, but it is more like the Disciple’s Prayer. Jesus showed us that prayer, too, is an act of worship. The entire prayer honors God with every word. Treasures in Heaven (Matt. 6:19-24)“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”Earthly treasures will eventually die, whither away, or simply disappear. If we

“Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit’ — yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.’ A

4 Biblical Examples of Loving SpousesWe can find so many illustrations in God’s Word that show us how to walk in His ways. These are just a few examples of spouses who showed love to each other. All of them had faults and made mistakes along the way. But we can learn from what they did well.1. Abraham & SarahWhen called by God to move to a new home

2. You Might Have Encountered an Angel without Knowing It“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it” (Hebrews 13:2).Hebrews makes it clear that some of us may have shown hospitality or kindness to strangers who were actually angels. How amazing is this? Whether th

1. Your Marriage Is Part of a Much Bigger StoryEphesians 5:25-32One of the hallmark verses when it comes to marriage is found in Ephesians 5:25-32. Here we see that the husband is supposed to love and serve his wife in the same way that Christ loved the church. There are quite a few nuggets of truth in that passage. We learn about the need to sacri

1. We Can Seek God’s Will Jesus said He was “always about my Father’s business.” And prayer was a major way He stayed deeply connected to His Father’s heart.“Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:9-10).“My Father, if it is possible, may this cu

Verses Where Hallelujah Is MentionedThis word appears frequently throughout both the Old and New Testaments. In English, anytime the phrase, “Praise the Lord!” is used in the following verses, the word hallelujah was used in the original Hebrew. Just a sample of these verses include:“Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole hea

As Paul shows us, prophecy doesn’t override a personal calling (discernment) or choice. Paul respects and acknowledges the gift but not their interpretation. He remained responsible for his own choices and following the Spirit. From the New Testament, we learn prophecy is a communal and individual relationship between the prophet, the Spirit, and t

1. Remember a Storm Doesn’t Mean You’ve Made a Wrong Turn There is a prosperity gospel that is common in the United States that teaches that the best way to know if we are doing the right thing is to count how blessed we are. Trials, tribulations, and temptations are signs of disobedience. While that does simplify things for us, making the path to

“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John testified concerning him and exclaimed, ‘This was the one of whom I said, ‘The one coming after me ranks ahead of me, because he existed before me’” (John 1:14-15).“Be careful that no one takes you capti

1. “The Old Testament Standard for Tithing Applies to Christians” If someone has been in church for a length of time, they have probably heard a sermon or lesson about tithing. Many Christians have been taught that tithing, or giving ten percent, is the standard for giving. Accordingly, they believe that part of being a follower of Jesus is to offe

Psychologists recognize how holding onto anger increases stress and anxiety, another part of fear. Studies show how constantly thinking about anger without resolution leads to higher cortisol levels, the stress hormone. High cortisol then leads to more anxiety, depression, and exhaustion. The American Psychological Association reports how chronic a

“John really hurt Simone, he…”“Did you hear what nonsense they are studying in that group?”“Pastor really blew that sermon!”Oftentimes gossip begins with what seems to be a sincere desire to explain and/or solve a problem or concern for another, but if the information is inflammatory, denigrates or slanders a person or group, is unsubstantiated or

You can ask these “when” questions to continue gathering your information.When did this event occur? Is it before Christ came, during the time of Jesus, or maybe in the first century when the church was first formed? When is not just about the era, you can also think about the time of day or the time of the year. Each of these details may lend some

My husband and I did not heed any warnings about preparing for an emergency. We were strolling through life believing that all would be well. God did send us warnings like the heat pump making weird noises for quite some time and people were always telling us to prepare for the future. What we learned is that God was speaking, and we were not liste

1. Peace “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3).If you struggle with anxiety or worry, this one is for you. It’s a daily choice to practice peace and accept the truth that peace is possible. It is a mental and spiritual discipline to trust the peace of God in each situation in your

Other times, God’s decision to kill people doesn’t make as much sense to us — for example, when he killed Uzzah for touching the Ark of the Covenant when the oxen stumbled while carrying it (2 Samuel 6:6-7) or Onan for “wasting” his semen instead of impregnating a woman (Genesis 38:9-10).Truthfully, though, it doesn’t need to make sense to us, for

God answers Habakkuk by telling him that He will eventually bring to justice every shred of wickedness. Not only will the Israelites be judged, but so also will the Babylonians. Everyone who engages in oppressive injustice, just like Babylon will eventually be judged. And that’s really where Habakkuk extends to a message for the entire world. All h

1. The Unforgivable Sin Is Saying Christ’s Name as a Swear WordBlasphémia is “slander, defamation, reviling” according to Strong’s Concordance. One could blaspheme God or another person, suggesting one’s intention is critical. The intention of blasphemy is to negatively affect the reputation of an individual or of God. For this reason, within the J