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How to Live the Bible — Gaining Wisdom Mel Lawrenz Minister at large for Elmbrook Church, and director of The Brook Network This is the thirty-eighth lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along ...
The Bible is not only a religious text but also a historical document that provides insights into the lives of people in ancient times. One aspect of life that the Bible sheds light on is the clothing styles of women. While the Bible does not provide detailed descriptions of every outfit wo...
in a situation, I often say, "Lord, I claim Your promise which says that whenever I need wisdom, all I have to do is ask You for it in faith." (James 1:5-6) Since Scripture says, "Put the Lord in remembrance of His promises," I sometimes pray: "Lord, I put You in ...
Zophar’s Counsel - How Wisdom Looks from the Inside Now it was the turn of Zophar from Naamath: “What a flood of words! Shouldn’t we put a stop to
The fall of Adam and Eve is the classic example, chronicled in the Bible. According to the Book of Genesis, God created Adam and Eve to take care of the world He had created and to populate the Earth. The first man and woman lived in the Garden of Eden, a perfect place. God told...
When we find ourselves with a desire to respond in a way that is contrary to God’s will, we must pray as James instructed and ask for wisdom (Jas. 1.5). We must come to the throne of grace where we will find mercy and grace to help in our time of need (Heb. 4.15-16). ...
He did just that, and since his book “Think and Grow Rich” was published in 1937, it has sold more copies than any other book ever (with the exception of the Christian Bible), and his book is still selling today. Here are just a few nuggets of his wisdom, so you may fig...
but if I should delay, so that you may know how it behooves one to conduct oneself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and base of the truth.King James BibleBut if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in ...
Ask for God’s wisdom concerning what to do (James 1:5) Seek Him first before seeking the help of others (Matthew 6:33) Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you into all truth (John 16:13) When you take these steps, I promise your test will become a testimony!