I’m sure I’m not alone. I didn’t grow up in church at all. I had only been there when someone died, ick. Not a good first impression. Especially in downtown Chicago when the mass was in Latin. I felt like I fell off the turnip truck in the middle of nowhere. How about you?
We need to take on Jesus’ teachings in order to spread the gospel. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and similar verses are direct instructions on how to lift up Jesus for all to see. It’s hard, but it can start with looking up from your screen, reading your Bible or saying...
Hearts and minds are changed in conversation, in relationship—by listening and speaking and standing up for and with those who far too often get shouted down. God’s justice is accomplished, our verses say, by reach out to the homeless, lonely, and loveless in their plight, and guarding a...
I have talked to him a little bit too, and it seems to be a similar situation. I have given him some food from time to time, but I wonder if I am doing more harm than good. Obviously, the Bible makes it very clear that we are togive to the poor. There are countless verses to...
Acrylic Tumbler (I love these that also have bible verses on them) Flavored water enhancer Printable gift tag Gift card (optional) Tissue paper (optional) Ribbon (optional) Fill your tumbler with the water enhancer, tissue paper and possibly a gift card too. You can attach ...
So many Christians are familiar with those Bible verses, but they don’t apply them to their Christian lives. Bob: Yes. Doyle: I was a perfect illustration of that sort of hypocrite. I could quote that verse; but at my home, I was not one who was doing that—sacrificially/totally cari...
In justSEVEN SIMPLE WORDS, Jesus summed up the heart issue. We will“do”what’s asked of us (his commandments)IFwe love Him. If ye love me, keep my commandments. – John 14:15 KJV To truly seek God starts with the heart!
I can’t stop believing. How? Why? Well, there’s a passage in the Bible that has helped me. It comes from the biblical writer Paul. Take a look at what hesaysin the book ofRomans, chapter 5, verses 1-5: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with...
I didn’t want to admit it, but my mind began to panic. I had Dennis pick up a pregnancy test on the way home from work. I cried for three days when I discovered the answer. I wasn’t feeling off; I was pregnant. “God, I don’t want to do this again!”God was asking me...
The silence was deafening. Anger takes a massive number of forms but has the same root. Righteous anger has a place in this world, but anger used as a weapon does not bring about anything good. The Bible is very clear about anger. We are supposed to fight for injustices, but not fight...