1. FishLeviticus 11:9 TLB:  “As to fish, you may eat whatever has fins and scales, whether taken from rivers or from the sea.”Luke 5:10-11 MSG: Jesus said to Simon, “There is nothing to fear. From now on you’ll be fishing for men and women.” They pulled their boats up on the beach, left them, nets and all, and followed him.In God’s instructions to

A guiding counsel for decisions (in tandem with the Spirit) (Romans 14:23).Resting in the power of God (1 Corinthians 2:5)A gift of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22, as faithfulness)Part of the armor of God (Ephesians 6:16)Being a good servant of Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 4:6)And more…Not only can we exhibit faith in God, but He also shows Himself faithful

Why Can a “Weary World” Rejoice?Even the worldly joys of Christmas, while wonderful, are temporary. I love sitting by my tree and enjoying the lights or opening the door of my coffee-themed advent calendar. Those are good things! But if I try to use them as a shield from the brokenness of this year, they will collapse. No amount of hot coco or Hall

As you know it is the death and resurrection of Jesus, whose earthly lineage is of the tribe of Judah, that brought salvation to all mankind, thus fulfilling the prophecy of Genesis 12. All the nations, peoples and families of the world have been blessed through Abraham’s lineage because of Jesus. Also mentioned in Genesis 49 is Jesus as the lion.

1. A Verse for Wisdom “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5).Wisdom isn’t held back or reserved for the elite. It’s given to those who ask for it. Like with King Solomon, our Father is always willing to grant wisdom to those who earnestly seek it.

Where in the Bible Does it Say 'Here I Am Lord'? Before we get there let’s consider some context for what is happening. This chapter begins with Isaiah having an encounter with God in the year King Uzziah died. This however was no ordinary encounter. Isaiah was taken into the presence of God. Here are his own words:“In the year that King Uzziah die

Within these 5 reasons you will see why you can trust God with everything and why it makes sense not to lean on your own understanding. Let’s sum up the 5 reasons. His ways are better. His motives are pure. His decisions are more decisive and final. He knows the end from the beginning and sees from an eternal perspective. He is the only one that ca

Understanding these distinctions helps believers navigate their speech in a way that honors God and reflects their faith.Now let's take a look at the reasons why the words we say can be a sin and what you can do to control the words that you use. 1. Cursing Ruins Your Witness of Jesus and Dishonors GodIn James 3:10 (NKJV), it is expressed that havi

Then Peter stood and began preaching, and when he finished, some 3,000 Jews repented, believed in Jesus the Messiah, and were baptized (Acts 2:14-41). Talk about an awesome day! That day, known as Pentecost, was the birthday of the Church. That day, the Church grew from 120 to over 3,000 and continued to grow . . . And grow . . . And grow!“They dev

7. Prayer for Peaceful Sleep“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety” (Psalm 4:8).Dear Lord, thank you for watching over me all day, all evening, and even while I sleep. All week long, and all my life long, you are my refuge. What a blessing that I can give this entire day to you, and you will see me through

What Can Demons Do to Humans?This of course brings up the question, “Well, if God can allow for fallen angels to cause death or famine or destruction, what can they do to me?”First of all, we need to make a strong point here that if you, the reader, have a saving faith, you cannot be possessed by an evil spirit (Matthew 12:43, 1 John 4:4, 2 Corinth

What Does “King of Glory” Mean? The word used for “glory” in this passage is kabad, which is Hebrew and means “heavy in weight.” This definition applies literally to measures and scales, but the word is used figuratively here to mean something that is heavy in importance or value.Holman’s Bible Dictionary explains further, saying glory is “the weig

Psalm 119:9: “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.”Ephesians 6:1-3: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’ (this is the first commandment with a promise), ‘that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.’”Verses and passages used in ch

Why Is Sparing the Rod a Form of Hatred?We don’t often think of this, but it is your attitude toward discipline that shows whether you love your child or if you hate them. The reason sparing the rod is correlated to hating your child is because you are no longer doing what is in their best interest. How is it possible to say you love a person, but

"For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory." (NLT)"God [in His eternal plan] chose to make known to them how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in and among you,

3 Lessons We Can Learn from Ahab's Life?Given how many details we get about Ahab compared to other Old Testament kings, there are many lessons we can learn from his life. Here are three clear lessons to learn:Know our influences. While Ahab wasn’t purely Jezebel’s stooge, she influenced him and many negative ways. Recognizing who we pay the most at

At the conclusion of this Bible account of Rizpah’s sad experience, God brings rain to dry land. The larger purpose of this human sacrifice was preserving Israel’s survival against its enemies and the elements of nature. The kingdom of Israel moves on with Rizpah as one of its survivors. Rizpah’s personal life is permanently damaged beyond words, h

Notice that this passage has both a vertical and a horizontal dimension to it. We are to be filled with the Spirit, making melody in our hearts to the Lord. We are also to address one another with our psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Singing isn’t just about you connecting to God or experiencing a particular emotional response. When the church g

2 Timothy 4, which Paul wrote shortly before he died as his final message to Timothy, mentions that Titus had gone to the Roman province of Dalmatia (2 Timothy 4:10). What happened to Titus after that is not known, although according to some Catholic sources he founded a church there in the city of Salona and died in 65 A.D. The same sources descri

Biblical Examples of Forgiveness PrayersJonah’s Prayer Jonah committed the sins of disobedience, pride, and prejudice. He tried to run away from his responsibilities and from God. In the belly of a sea animal, he cried out for forgiveness and repented in Jonah 2:7-9.“When my life was fainting away, I remembered the Lord, and my prayer came to you,