Therefore, we know that he can do the same with us, no matter how far we’ve fallen.3. God Sees to Your Needs with Daily BlessingsWe can often take small blessings for granted. The fact that we’re breathing, our organs are functioning properly, and most of us had food to eat today and water to drink...are all blessings. We can see God’s daily blessi

What Is Justice? Justice is behavior or treatment that is based on what is right and fair. Just behavior acts according to what is right. Just treatment of another person means to treat them in a manner that is fair. How do we determine what is right and fair? Secular scholars have debated this for thousands of years. Does a society or culture deci

I know what it’s like to be abandoned. But I also know what it’s like to be adopted. I know what It’s like to be forsaken. But I also know what it’s like to be received. God doesn’t view your wound beyond repair as a project or a piece of work. He sees you as a person who is worth dying for, a person who is worth loving, a person whose heart is wor

A Difficult CommonalityThe most obvious commonality these women have is that they are contributors to the lineage of Jesus Christ. But there is another connecting thread. Every single woman in the genealogy list has a questionable, tarnished, or outright scandalous sexual history.The nature of the issues regarding their sexuality are perhaps not as

The Flesh Desires What Is Contrary to the Spirit of GodLike the scorpion, we have a nature, or a natural state. The Bible teaches that we are born with an earthly or sinful nature. Although we possess both body and spirit, unless we receive the Spirit of God and are transformed (or regenerated) through faith in Jesus Christ, we live according to ou

Bad Years in the Bible Believe it or not, 2020 is not the weirdest year in history. Here are a few examples of weird, some might even say bad, years in the Bible:Noah and his family were in the ark for an entire year (364-377 days depending on the calculations). Imagine surviving the destruction of the rest of mankind, not seeing dry land for that

1. Hark the Herald Angels Sing was penned by Charles Wesley and included in his 1739 Methodist hymnal. This theologically rich classic is unlike many other carols; it embodies the entirety of the gospel. It moves us on from the idea that Jesus’s birth is confined to a sweet childlike nativity scene – instead, it forces each of us to con

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).The Passive JesusI was surprised years ago to find out that not everyone believed in a literal rapture of the Church. We understand that the word “rapture” is not found in our English versions of the Bible, but when we

Believers will do this as a form of adoration and an acknowledgment of Jesus as Lord of all. Believers will bow before their King who died for them and saved them. This will be a glorious and humbling moment for believers. Non-BelieversFor those who rejected the Gospel and did not accept Jesus as their Savior – those we consider non-believers – thi

Why Did People Live So Long in the Old Testament?One of the enduring questions about these early days after Creation, but before the flood, is how and why did people live so long?Firstly, sin had only just entered the world. While there were sins, problems, and repercussions, many theologians point out that it has taken a stronger grip on people th

2. Give of yourself to someone—even when no one is giving to you.A great way to refill on joy is to recognize that not only is God supplying your daily loaves, he’s also given you something you can give...even if it feels like leftover crumbs. So, reach out to someone you miss, whose friendship you appreciate, or who you know is hurting, and share

Silent night, holy night,Son of God, oh how laughsLove out of your divine mouth,For now the hour of salvation strikes for us.Christ, in Thy birth!Christ, in Thy birth!Not Just a Song Writer, but a World ChangerToward the end of his life, Joseph Mohr took a final vicarage in Wagrain, Austria in 1837. Writers at Stille Nacht.com sum up the end of his

Does ‘God Is in Control’ Appear in the Bible? There is no place in scripture that says these words precisely, but situations in the Bible demonstrate the truth of God’s control. His omnipotence is a fact whether we like it or not. How is “control” defined? Several words come to mind: authority; subjection; sovereignty; power; dominance; restraint.

Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble bind on strength.Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry have ceased to hunger. The barren has borne seven, but she who

What Does Repent Mean? A biblical definition of repenting means to change your mind or change your direction and move in a different direction. As you can see that is a little bit different than the common dictionary definition. While it may involve remorse or guilt because of your sin, it still goes a little further. The major difference between r

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).Paul tells us that shining as lights means to hold firmly on to the gospel. This means that as we proclaim it, we are not to allow it slip away from us, and we are to keep its message pure by not diluting it with anythi

Unity Is Good 1. Psalm 133:1“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”2. Matthew 5:9“How blessed are those who make peace, because it is they who will be called God’s children!”3. Romans 12:1-5“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing

Facts about St. ValentineUnfortunately, because St. Valentine lived more than 1700 years ago, we don’t have many solid details on his life. Because, as mentioned before, we don’t have 5600 Greek manuscripts corroborating the evidence and details of his life, as we do have for the New Testament, we have only some skeletonic facts about the life of t

How Are Generational Curses Broken?Naturally, children inherit qualities from their parents, whether spiritual, emotional, or physical. This is natural human biology by God’s design. While sin is also passed down, the effects do not have to be permanent. Christ makes change possible.Prayer“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for on

1. Jesus Heals Loneliness Stories of Jesus’ miraculous healing are recorded 22 times in the Synoptic Gospels. A majority of these miracles show Jesus ministering to the marginalized.In these healing accounts, where he touches the “unclean” or converses with the “outsider,” he is showing us that rejection is harmful...and his way is restorative. His