This means the taking of human life is particularly grievous and is condemned throughout the Bible. In the covenant with Noah, God says: “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed. for God made man in his own image.” ...
The new world to come is far more glorious than the one we presently know. It will be a world that we recognize and one in which all the things that we love will be present but no longer marred and twisted by sin.
The Bible Says We Must Keep Our Hearts Alive, Even With Unmet ExpectationsEveryone who dares to be honest knows deep down there are strong desires in their hearts. Some may want to invent the next cure to a disease, be a mom, be a husband, or to simply make more money to provide ...
If we are being honest, we have to admit that there are parts of the Bible that are very clear and easy to understand and then there are parts of the Bible that are more confusing and not so clear to understand. When this happens, it’s essential to go back to this hermeneutical pri...
The cultural breezes are blowing against us. The worldly winds are stiff in our faces. But the hard parts of the Bible are no less true for being less popular. The Bible says what it says, so let us be honest enough to say whether we think what the Bible says is right or wrong. ...
Nowadays I am more familiar with the Bible in modern language, and the NIV puts it like this: “Taste and see that theLordis good;blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” As I look back over what has endured and what is reliable and the source oflifein my life, it is the ...
“If you were to have three circles, one is the property manager, one the board, the third is the CPA firm,” says Love. “It’s the best situation to have all three [overlap]. One circle is the least favorable, which is just the board. It doesn’t mean the association can’t ...
12. You Worry About Scaring Him Off A good relationship relies on open and honest dialogue with each other. Communication is key. Being able to discuss problems and share your feelings for example. You, on the other hand, are holding back because you have this feeling that the moment you ...
While it may seem to be true, it’s not. When it comes to the use of our mouths and the words that come out of them the Bible is clear about how we should use them. You don’t have to take my word for it, let’s see what the Bible says about gossip and if it is a sin...
This kind of passive-aggressive communication abounds in the workplace. Rather than use “honest and open” language, “passive-aggressive communicators often use underhand and manipulative tactics to get what they want,” wrote Violet Dhu, communication skills consultant for...