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4 prayers every husband should pray for his wife

4 prayers every husband should pray for his wife

You will never love your wife more than when you pray for her. Humble yourself before an almighty God and ask Him to do what only He ...

What is a generational curse and are they real today?

What is a generational curse and are they real today?

A term that is often heard in Christian circles is the term generational curse. I'm not sure if people who aren't Christian use ...

What did Jesus mean when he said to "abide in me"?

What did Jesus mean when he said to "abide in me"?

"If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask what you want and it will be done to you" (John 15: 7). With a verse ...

What does it mean to be sanctified?

What does it mean to be sanctified?

Salvation is the beginning of the Christian life. After a person has turned away from their sins and accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior, ...

Is Jeremiah right in saying that nothing is too difficult for God?

Is Jeremiah right in saying that nothing is too difficult for God?

Woman with a yellow flower in her handsSunday 27 September 2020 “I am the Lord, the God of all humanity. There is something too difficult ...

What does it take to follow God's way, not ours?

What does it take to follow God's way, not ours?

It is God's call, God's will, God's way. God gives us commandments, not requests or suggestions, to fulfill the call ...

How can I always rejoice in the Lord?

How can I always rejoice in the Lord?

When you think of the word "rejoice," what do you typically think of? You might think of rejoicing as being in a constant state of happiness and celebrating ...

How to rest in the Lord when your world is turned upside down

How to rest in the Lord when your world is turned upside down

Our culture basks in frenzy, stress and sleeplessness like a badge of honor. As the news regularly reports, more than ...

Why "we don't have why we don't ask"?

Why "we don't have why we don't ask"?

Asking what we want is something we do several times in our days: ordering on the drive-thru, asking someone to go out on a date ...

How do we reconcile God's sovereignty and human free will?

How do we reconcile God's sovereignty and human free will?

Countless words have been written about God's sovereignty. And probably the same has been written about human free will. Most seem to agree on ...

What exactly is worship?

What exactly is worship?

Worship can be defined as “reverence or adoration that is shown towards something or someone; hold a person or object in high esteem; ...

What does Christ mean?

What does Christ mean?

There are several names throughout Scripture spoken of by Jesus or given by Jesus himself. One of the most popular titles is "Christ" (or the equivalent ...

Why is money the root of all evil?

Why is money the root of all evil?

“Because the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have turned away from the faith and ...

Shift our attention from tragedy to hope

Shift our attention from tragedy to hope

Tragedy is nothing new to God's people. Many biblical events show both the darkness of this world and the goodness of God ...

Bible love quotes that fill your heart and soul

Bible love quotes that fill your heart and soul

The Bible tells us that God's love is eternal, strong, powerful, life changing and for everyone. We can trust in God's love and believe ...

Why was the tribe of Benjamin important in the Bible?

Why was the tribe of Benjamin important in the Bible?

Compared to some of the other twelve tribes of Israel and their descendants, the tribe of Benjamin does not get much press in Scripture. However, many ...

Can we find our way to God?

Can we find our way to God?

The search for answers to big questions has led humanity to develop theories and ideas about the metaphysical nature of existence. Metaphysics is part of philosophy ...

3 ways to wait patiently for the Lord

3 ways to wait patiently for the Lord

With a few exceptions, I believe that one of the hardest things we have to do in this life is to wait. We all understand what it means to wait because it ...

10 women in the Bible who exceeded expectations

10 women in the Bible who exceeded expectations

We can immediately think of women in the Bible such as Mary, Eve, Sarah, Miriam, Esther, Ruth, Naomi, Deborah and Mary Magdalene. But there are others that ...

5 practical steps to increase holy wisdom

5 practical steps to increase holy wisdom

When we look at our Savior's example of how we should love, we see that “Jesus has grown in wisdom” (Luke 2:52). A proverb that is ...

Healing prayers for depression when the darkness is overwhelming

Healing prayers for depression when the darkness is overwhelming

Depression numbers have skyrocketed in the wake of a global pandemic. We are facing some of the darkest moments as we fight against the ...

12 things to do when criticized

12 things to do when criticized

We will all be criticized sooner or later. Sometimes rightly, sometimes wrongly. Sometimes the criticisms of others towards us are harsh and undeserved. ...

Is there a prayer for repentance?

Is there a prayer for repentance?

Jesus gave us a modeled prayer. This prayer is the only prayer that has been given to us besides those like the "sinners' prayer" ...

What is the liturgy and why is it important in the Church?

What is the liturgy and why is it important in the Church?

Liturgy is a term that often encounters unrest or confusion among Christians. For many, it carries a negative connotation, triggering old memories of ...

What is legalism and why is it dangerous for your faith?

What is legalism and why is it dangerous for your faith?

Legalism has been in our churches and lives ever since Satan convinced Eve that there was something other than God's way. It's a ...

Why do we need the Old Testament?

Why do we need the Old Testament?

Growing up, I have always heard Christians recite the same mantra to non-believers: "Believe and you will be saved". I don't disagree with this sentiment, but ...

Bible: why will the meek inherit the earth?

Bible: why will the meek inherit the earth?

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth" (Matthew 5: 5). Jesus spoke this familiar verse on a hill near the city of Capernaum. It's a…

What does Jesus teach about stumbling and forgiveness?

What does Jesus teach about stumbling and forgiveness?

Not wanting to wake my husband, I tiptoed to bed in the dark. Unbeknownst to me, our standard 84-pound poodle had ...

Who is Theophilus and why are two books of the Bible addressed to him?

Who is Theophilus and why are two books of the Bible addressed to him?

For those of us who have read Luke or Acts for the first time, or perhaps the fifth time, we may have noticed that some ...

Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?

Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?

"Give us today our daily bread" (Matthew 6:11). Prayer is perhaps the most powerful weapon that God has given us to wield on ...

How earthly worship prepares us for heaven

How earthly worship prepares us for heaven

Have you ever wondered what heaven will be like? Although Scripture does not give us many details about what our daily life will be like (or even ...

Bible Verses for September: Daily Scriptures for the Month

Bible Verses for September: Daily Scriptures for the Month

Find Bible verses for the month of September to read and write every day during the month. This month's theme for quotes ...

What Christians Mean When They Call God 'Adonai'

What Christians Mean When They Call God 'Adonai'

Throughout history, God has sought to build strong relationships with his people. Long before he sent his Son to earth, God began ...

4 ways "Help my unbelief!" It is a powerful prayer

4 ways "Help my unbelief!" It is a powerful prayer

Immediately the boy's father exclaimed: “I believe; help me overcome my disbelief! "- Mark 9:24 This cry came from a man who had ...

Is the Bible Reliable for the Truth About Jesus Christ?

Is the Bible Reliable for the Truth About Jesus Christ?

One of the most interesting stories of 2008 involved the CERN laboratory outside Geneva, Switzerland. On Wednesday 10 September 2008, scientists activated ...

How to live when you are broken thanks to Jesus

How to live when you are broken thanks to Jesus

In the last few days, a theme of "Brokenness" has taken over my time of study and devotion. Whether it is my own fragility ...

How can we live a holy life today?

How can we live a holy life today?

How do you feel when you read Jesus' words in Matthew 5:48: "You must therefore be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" or ...

Does God care how I spend my free time?

Does God care how I spend my free time?

"So whether you eat, drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31). God cares if ...

3 ways Satan will use the scriptures against you

3 ways Satan will use the scriptures against you

In most action movies it's pretty obvious who the enemy is. Aside from an occasional twist, the evil villain is easy ...

5 valuable lessons from Paul on the benefits of giving

5 valuable lessons from Paul on the benefits of giving

Make an impact on the effectiveness of a church in reaching the local community and in the outside world. Our tithes and offerings can be transformed ...

Why does Paul say "To live is Christ, to die is gain"?

Why does Paul say "To live is Christ, to die is gain"?

Because for me to live is Christ and to die is gain. These are powerful words, spoken by the apostle Paul who chooses to live for the glory of ...

5 reasons to rejoice that our God is omniscient

5 reasons to rejoice that our God is omniscient

Omniscience is one of the immutable attributes of God, namely that all knowledge of all things is an integral part of his character ...

50 quotes from God to inspire your faith

50 quotes from God to inspire your faith

Faith is a growing process and in the Christian life there are times when it is easy to have a lot of faith and others when ...

5 ways where your blessings can change the trajectory of your day

5 ways where your blessings can change the trajectory of your day

"And God can bless you abundantly, so that in everything at every moment, having everything you need, you will abound in every good work" ...

How can we "make our light shine"?

How can we "make our light shine"?

It has been said that when people are filled with the Holy Spirit, they have a thriving relationship with God and / or seek every day to ...

Bible verses for hope in difficult times that everyone must know

Bible verses for hope in difficult times that everyone must know

We have collected our favorite Bible verses of faith about trusting God and finding hope for situations that cause us to stumble. God there ...

6 ways the Holy Spirit transforms our lives

6 ways the Holy Spirit transforms our lives

The Holy Spirit gives believers the power to live like Jesus and to be bold witnesses to him. Of course, there are many ways in ...

What is the sin of fornication?

What is the sin of fornication?

From time to time, there are many things we would like the Bible to talk about more explicitly than it does. For example, with the ...

Why did God give us the psalms? How can I start praying the psalms?

Why did God give us the psalms? How can I start praying the psalms?

Sometimes we all struggle to find words to express our feelings. That's why God gave us the Psalms. An anatomy of all parts ...

A biblical guide to pray for your wedding

A biblical guide to pray for your wedding

Marriage is a God-ordained institution; which was set in motion at the beginning of creation (Gen. 2: 22-24) when God created a helper ...