Now, everything brings forth after its kind. If you really believe that you are the child of God, you will rest confident in that knowledge . . in that seed, knowing that it can bring forth no more . . no less . . than God. If I really believe what Scripture teaches . . “know...
You Know What the Bible Says: A Proposal for Engaging Scripture with Male AbusersSexual and domestic violenceAfrican American male identityAfrican American theologyIn this article the author explores the uses and misuses of the Bible in confronting African American men about violence. Following ...
But Peter said, “I don’t have silver or gold, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk! ”Holman Christian Standard BibleBut Peter said, “I don’t have silver or gold, but what I have, I give you: In the name of Jesus ...
For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?Berean Standard BibleIf you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same?Berean Literal BibleFor if you love those loving you, ...
“The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory” (Isaiah 60:19). Other Candlestick Scriptures Other passages of Scripture that mention of the tabernacle’...
But Scripture insists that we aredivinely handcrafted dust(Genesis 2:7). This is thecelebration of the mundane: God doesn’t need us to be impressive to give us importance. We don’t have to be cosmic in size to be eternally significant. ...
Scripture encourages us to keep their memory alive—that it is a blessing to recount the treasured memories that we have. It is comforting to know that the goodness of their lives continues to live on. As my pastor says, “Gratitude is the antidote to grief.” So with a heart of ...
The more you give, the more you get; that’s nature’s law. If you are a good channel, you won’t keep anything for yourself except what you need—you will pass along the rest. Then more things will come to you. It’s like a fountain that you have drawn forth. The more you dr...
What advice would you give to aspiring writers? My advice would be… Write with purpose: Your words should have a message, whether it’s storytelling, analysis, or commentary. Read widely: Exposure to different writing styles will help refine your own. ...
“One infinite God, good, unifies men and nations; constitutes the brotherhood of man; ends wars; fulfils the Scripture, “Love thy neighbor as thyself;” annihilates pagan and Christian idolatry, — whatever is wrong in social, civil, criminal, political, and religious codes; equalizes the ...