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How Should Christians Respond to Suffering?

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How Should Christians Respond to Suffering?

We are getting acquainted with live news on deaths, loss of jobs, erosion of savings, loss of dignity, restrictions on movement, security threats or rumors of wars, mistrust on people, fear of the unknown, etc. These are some of the felt dimensions of a ‘new normal’ of a suffering humanity, during this global Pandemic. Otherwise,…

31 Convicting Verses About Loving Others

31 Convicting Verses About Loving Others

31 Bible Verses About Loving Others One of the recurring themes in the New Testament is about loving others. Jesus emphasized the importance of loving our neighbors. Not only did he talk about it, but Jesus also lived it and left us this example to follow. It’s not sufficient to just love our family and…

31 Amazing Verses About Worship

31 Amazing Verses About Worship

Worship in the life of the Christian is indispensable. Our entire lives should be a lifestyle of worship, not an event we partake in every Sunday. Worship comes in different forms. We worship the Lord through prayer, fasting, singing, acts, and Bible study. There are no limits to worship. Our hearts should be so drenched…

John 14:13-14: Will God Really Give Me All?

· A Study on a Commonly Misinterpreted Verse ·

John 14:13-14: Will God Really Give Me All?

Have you ever heard people say to ask God for anything you want and He will give it to you? Because He gives you the desires of your heart and if you ask for it in His Name, He will do it. They are referring to John 14:13-14. More often than not these verses are…

30 Empowering Verses for Seasons of Waiting

30 Empowering Verses for Seasons of Waiting

Are you going through a season of waiting? We’re all waiting on something and these periods test our patience and faith. You may be waiting for a new home, a new job, graduation, a spouse, you may be waiting for healing or for a loved one to get saved. Whatever it is that you’re waiting…

Pride: The Sin That Destroys Everything

· A Brief Study on the Sin God Hates Most ·

Pride: The Sin That Destroys Everything

Pride is the mother of all sins, it is a sin which causes many other sins. It was because of pride that Satan led a celestial rebellion against God. Pride then became the fall of humanity in the Garden of Eden. It was pride which caused Cain to kill Abel and motivated the building of…

31 Motivating Bible Verses for the Downcast

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31 Motivating Bible Verses for the Downcast

Bible Verses for the Downcast *Scroll to the bottom of the post for the free printable*  31 Bible Verses for the Downcast. Are you in a rut? Are you downcast and depressed? You are in good company, no matter what valley or mountain you may be trespassing at the moment there are always many people…

31 Uplifting Verses for the Weary

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31 Uplifting Verses for the Weary

Life turns weary with its sudden ups and downs, routines and problems. It takes its toll on a body like nothing else. This is also true about the Christian walk, we are human and not immune to exhaustion. No one else understands this better than Jesus; He came as a man to experience our pain…

30 Verses to Help You Overcome Anxiety

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30 Verses to Help You Overcome Anxiety

Anxiety is a very real mental problem many of us struggle with. I know how hindering and stressful anxiety can become in our daily lives. It makes even the most simple tasks incredibly difficult and mentally draining. I know, because I’ve struggled with anxiety my entire life. Whether you have generalized or social anxiety, I…

31 Encouraging Verses About Faith

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31 Encouraging Verses About Faith

Are you struggling with your faith? Maybe you’re going through a difficult situation and don’t know how you can keep holding on. Hang in there! You’re not alone, although it may feel that way right now. The Lord understands you completely- better than anyone else. This is why He left us with His precious promises…

28 Biblical Verses on Forgiveness

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28 Biblical Verses on Forgiveness

The beautiful thing about God’s grace is that we can be sure of the Lord’s forgiveness. Nothing else can give us the peace that forgiveness does. We start anew-a clean slate-with the freeing knowledge that God has erased all our wrongs. As receivers of grace and mercy, the Lord requires that we forgive others as…

31 Verses About New Beginnings

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31 Verses About New Beginnings

2019 is finally upon us! With a brand new year ahead, comes our excitement to start new habits and meet new or old goals. But perhaps there is nothing more important than to commit whole-heartedly to studying the Scriptures. This is why I have compiled a Bible Reading Plan for January about New Beginnings. You…

Why You CAN Believe the Evidence for the Resurrection

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Why You CAN Believe the Evidence for the Resurrection

There is no doubt that the resurrection of Jesus is the BIGGEST event of human history; it is the epitome of the Christian faith- the MEANING of our very own faith. However, it is also the most controversial happenstance in the history of mankind. It was as polemical in 33 AD as it is now….

What is Philippians 4:13 Really Saying?

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What is Philippians 4:13 Really Saying?

Philippians 4:13 is one of the most popular verses in the Bible but also one of the most misused and misinterpreted. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” it’s everywhere; shirts, mugs, decals, journals- you name it. This verse is so famous that it is even known by non-believers. And while the…

Psalm 19:7-14: The Transformational Word

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Psalm 19:7-14: The Transformational Word

 Read today’s portion here…Psalm 19:7-14 The Word of God is Transformational It was said that during WWII, American troops landed on an island far from civilization. On that island lived a tribe of natives that were known to be rudimentary. One day, an American soldier came upon a native man reading a Bible. The soldier…

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