We live in a time where the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, current possibilities of economic and societal collapse, and crime have people buying guns and ammunition in large quantities for self protection. What does the Bible say about that? What does the Bible say about so-called "assault we...
What does the Bible say about being tired and weary? The book of Matthew promises that you aren't alone, so confess your weariness to the Lord, and He will send you comfort. That comfort doesn't always come in the form of a change in your circumstances, but might just be a supernatur...
Let’s look at some Bible verses about humility.What Does the Bible Say About Humility?Ultimately, Jesus is the perfect example of humility. But these Bible verses about humility help us to cultivate this virtue in ourselves so that we can become more like Jesus....
Ridge. God has blessed her with five beautiful children here on earth and two in heaven. Jeannie loves reading, camping, singing, and playing board games with her kids. Jesus has carried her through some difficult waters, and her heart's desire is for the hurting to know His love and ...
Bible Gateway interviewed Brian Han Gregg about his book, What Does the Bible Say About Suffering? (IVP Academic, 2016). What compelled you to write a book about the Bible’s perspectives on suffering? Brian Han Gregg: How does one make sense of a good and powerful God who ...
What guidance does the Bible offer on stress? Definition and Causes of Stress Stress is the body’s physical, mental, and emotional response to challenging or threatening situations. Scripture acknowledges that life in a fallen world brings trials and pressures (Job 5:7). While the exact term ...
So what does it mean to give thanks? Several Greek and Hebrew words are translated “thanks” and “thanksgiving” in the Bible, but here are the big two. Hebrew:ydh This is the main word for thanks in theOld Testament. The concept of thanks comes up 102 times in the Old Testament,...
My relatively new practice ofmeditating on God’s promiseswhen I can’t sleepled me the other night to wonder what all theBible has to sayabout God’s love for us. The only verse I could recall in my half-awake state wasJohn 3:16, but I knew there were many more. ...
One of the beautiful aspects of the Bible is the overarching theme of redemption. From creation to Revelation 22.21, the story unfolds through the grace of God, overcoming the sin of humanity, reconciling us to God by the One who died on the cross and was raised from the dead. He reigns...
High German is the language of Amish worship. This dual-language Bible is common in Amish homes An anecdote of Amish language use An Amish “taxi” driver observed the following on the use of English and Pennsylvania Dutch by her Amish customers. This anecdote nicely captures much of the dyna...