Biblically, however, the object of faith is not the divine offer but the Person of Jesus Christ. Faith in Him is what saves, not just believing His promises or accepting facts about Him. Saving faith has to be more than accepting facts. Even demons have that kind of faith (James 2...
How can you justify to your daughter or sister that it is Biblically and religiously OK to insert a (middle) finger (whether by male or female; it doesn't matter) into her vagina to take away her virginity?I mean, beside the woman's husband, who should really have the authority to ...
But peace did not come. I was so shaken that I had to get therapy and prescription medication. I then noticed all the times the Bible used the word "perish," "destroy," "everlasting destruction," "death," and plus something in me telling me that a God who is love would never do ...
For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1:16-20) Jesus also used an analogy of a vine, a living pla...
I wish more novels were written that promoted the Word of God and what it teaches in a venue that is Biblically related. I prefer all pronouns of God capitalized for reverence. ~ Want ~ If you are looking for a tasty twist to Biblical Esther’s volatile reign as queen in Susa, this ...
Does this mean that biblically-oriented Christians shouldn’t observe Advent? For some, the answer is “Yes.” If it’s not explicitly taught in Scripture, then Christians shouldn’t do it. You’ll find that kind of argument among non-instrumental Church of Christ believers, for example. Sin...
Now a few thoughts on listening to your “heart.” By “heart” I’m not just referring to how you feel emotionally. I assume you have strong feelings for him or her or we wouldn’t be having this dialogue. What I mean by “heart” is that intangible “peace” that God gives us ...
Co-signing is implicitly agreeing to debt.Whereas the Bible never says “Debt = Sin”, it does portray debt as being a type of bondage. Wise Solomon, who disdained co-signing, also said, “The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.” (Proverbs...
One prominent image that recurs from Genesis to Revelation is that of living water. In the Middle East, water is scarce and precious.
Identify what's stealing trust and vulnerability from your relationships so you can believe there is still good ahead. Disempower the triggers hijacking your emotions by embracing the two necessary parts of forgiveness. Look for additional biblically based resources and devotionals from Lysa: I Want...