It’s easy to pray to God when life is hard and we need help. Humans remember how helpless we are on this earth when things go bad. We think of God’s promises when things get hard. It’s easier to forget God is with us when… Read More »Should Christians Pray To God When Life Is Good?
Have you ever been told that Christians shouldn’t worry but should “be still?” They should leave everything in God’s hands and just love God and others. The modern world seems to be declining into sin really fast and society is full of things for us… Read More »Why Is It Important For A Christian To “Be Still?”
Have you ever wondered what it means to “live for God” or “serve God in daily life?” I’ve heard the phrases most of my life, but never really understood them. How do I dedicate myself to God if I’m not reading the Bible all the… Read More »Proverbs 31 Living In Godly Wisdom By Naomi Schmidt
We “redeem” coupons and gift certificates, but what does that word mean? Why is being “redeemed by Jesus” so important to the Christian faith? The Oxford Dictionary says redeem means: “gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment” or “compensate for the faults… Read More »Why Do We Call God Our Redeemer And What Does It Mean To Be Redeemed By Jesus?
Have you ever noticed how some of the psalms, often written for events years apart, seem to flow together in an awesome overall lesson? Reading through Psalms today, I looked at my notes and noticed something. Psalms 18-21 are prayer and praise for a victorious… Read More »Jesus Shown In David’s Psalms
Christmas season has ended, now it’s time to figure out how to face the new year. Some people love the new year, the idea of starting new. I know some people who like to think that last year doesn’t matter anymore, just looking forward to… Read More »God’s Word To Focus The New Year
Poetry is beautiful, but have you tried writing it? I tried when I was a kid, but it never seemed as good as poems published by trained poets. I’d pick a topic, then focus on making my lines the correct number of syllables and make… Read More »How To Read The Proverbs 31 Woman Chapter
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NIV 1984 What a powerful yet simple prayer. My pastor prays this out loud as he starts every sermon… Read More »God’s Word Is It’s Own Reward
Nobody likes being called a fool, but it’s a word that is used a lot in the Bible. My study bible lists it as being in the Bible over 50 times. The New Testament, especially 1 Corinthians, uses it as a complement, though, something Christians… Read More »Are You A Fool To God Or A Fool To People?
That seems like a stupid question, doesn’t it? If a church says it’s a Christian church, than it is, right? They all preach from the Bible and say the same thing, correct? In reality, many churches that call themselves Christian, really aren’t. The Mormons, for… Read More »How To Know If Your Church Is Christian Or Not.