Simply put, we’re blessed to bless. The first blessing is recognizing that every good and perfect gift is from God, and we’ve got to inventory those blessings. The double blessing is flipping the blessing for others. What is a favorite Bible passage of yours and why? Mark Batterson: I...
In the last book of the Bible, God speaking as the glorified Son (part of the triune nature of this one living God) identifies himself as the alpha and omega (being the beginning and the end of the Greek alphabet) thus declaring himself the beginning and end of all things. (Revelation ...
But according to Matthew 7:7-11, God is eager to bless us with good things when we ask him. So if you want something good like a healthy marriage, healing, or a thriving ministry, why would God not give you these good, biblical things?
The text goes on to say we should “serve others…speak the very words of God…serve with the strength of God” meaning spending time with your loved one, offering to help with things that need to be done (willingly and without complaint), offering words of love and adoration (at least ...
The first thing I want to do this morning is to share with you the theme of this conference. It is the power of the cross. Now that word power in the biblical language also relates to authority, meaning that the cross has power to bring change into your life, a change that you despe...
Mark Batterson:Before original sin, there was original blessing. That sequence is significant. Blessing is God’s most ancient instinct. It sets the tone. It sets the table. God won’t bless greed or pride or laziness. We have to position ourselves for blessing, but God’s posture toward ...
God Bless You! Understanding How to Pray Effectively Understanding How to Pray Effectively Understanding How to Pray Effectively is a masterpiece of Christian Literature! It takes you on an exciting journey teaching you from A to Z about prayer, beginning at what prayer is to the benefits of an...
bless the world with one’s heelsTo suffer death by hanging. Theblessof the expression carries its obsolete meaning ‘to wave or brandish,’ a meaning Dr. Johnson conjectured derived from the action of benediction when the celebrant blesses the congregation with the monstrance. In somewhat simila...
So to grow in wisdom, your children must first learn God’s Word. From ages five to eight, add biblical teaching to your daily routine. At this age, your children probably love to learn. When teaching your children about Jesus, make sure you emphasize the following four areas. Who is ...
Muslims (Isaiah 56:5: Muslim is the future believers' name, and sons and daughters of GOD titles will be "no more"; ; Jesus called every believer a Muslim in Luke 6:40) Muslims bless Abraham everyday. Shedding light on Genesis 12:1-3 "I will bless those who bless you...". Also...