There’s a parallel between this message and the one from last time. That one addressed the role of prayer in the fight for joy, and this one addresses the role of the Bible in the fight for joy. The reason we are talking about the fight for joy is Romans 12:12: “Rejoice in hope...
The Bible reveals the heart of God. It tells us how God thinks and feels about you and me. Scriptures from the Bible tell us how God connects with people just like you and me. Scriptures help you understand who you are and what you can do with God's help. ...
as seemingly out of step with God’s numerous interventions on behalf of Israel. What particularly comes to mind is the catastrophic defeat of Israel by the Philistines near Ebenezer and Aphek (1 Samuel 4:3-11). Before the battle, we are told, the Israelites...
I am not anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, I let my requests be known to God.Philippians 4:6 Today I choose to serve God. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.Joshua 24:15 ...
2 Chronicles 20:17 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you. ...
about and to one another, we would have realized that something was wrong. For example, we made jokes in public about each other. “She thinks she’s the boss,” Dave would say. “She wants what she wants and stays on me until she gets it. Joyce wants to control everything and ...
Jesus wants you to be a mountain mover, and he wants you to talk to your problems rather than talk about them. Jesus used his mountain story to make an important point. You have to talk to the mountains in your life before they will move. ...
I explain the circumstances and show why this is important. 27 July 2024: Summary of the Tenets of Mysticism This is an important summary of the teachings, character and problems of mysticism. Many people are thoroughly confused about mysticism and even adopt pagan ideas as a result. Be ...
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Philippians 4:8 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish the saving of many...
The Laws of Manu, George B hler, translator Manu was the legendary first man, the Adam of the Hindus. This is a collection of laws attributed to Manu. The ArthaShastra of Kautilya: The book containing about 6000 hymns is a comprehensive manual on how a state ought to be ruled and admi...