“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ” (Col. 3:23-24). Colossians 3:23-24 makes it clear that every task we perform is ultimately for the Lord. In this passage, the Apostle Paul […]
John 3:16 is one of the most well-known verses in Scripture, often quoted to summarize the message of the gospel: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” While this verse captures God’s unconditional love and promise of eternal […]
“Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” – Eph. 5:16 Ephesians 5:16 is a convicting verse, urging us as believers to live with intentionality and wisdom in a world marked by evil and moral decay. The apostle Paul, in writing this epistle, sought to equip the Ephesian church with a […]
I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and ran across a meme with lots of thumbs up and comments encouraging the idea that “self-love” is the key to loving others. This foolish and empty talk has continued to gain significant approval in social media. The prevailing message is that you cannot truly love others […]
Today our world is filled with streams of content bombarding us from all angles, endless conversations, tweets, comments, constant interactions, discerning what is of the Spirit of God and what is not can seem daunting. Yet, 1 John 4:1 urges us to be watchful, to test the spirits, and to walk in the Spirit. This […]
“Your whole life ought to be disciplined (i.e., structured, set up, organized, and running day by day) toward the goal of godliness. Everything that happens and everything that you do should contribute something toward reaching that goal. Monday through Saturday, not only Sunday, you must move toward the goal, one step, or two steps or […]
Meditating on Scripture is a cornerstone of our spiritual walk. One effective method to supplement your daily Bible reading is by asking questions as you read and journaling your responses. This habit encourages meditation on God’s Word and aids in increasing understanding and personal application of your daily reading. Questions are powerful tools that drive […]
Susan Bogert Warner, born on July 11, 1819, in New York City. She remains a significant figure in 19th-century American literature. She is especially known for her novel The Wide, Wide World. She initially wrote under the pseudonym “Elizabeth Wetherell” and became a pioneering female author at a time when the literary field was overwhelmingly […]
In recent years, a trend has emerged to refer to instances of God’s providence as “God winks.” This term, popularized by author Squire Rushnell in his book series, suggests that these are moments when God subtly reveals His presence and involvement in our lives, often through coincidental or chance events. While the term “God winks” […]
Ephesians 4:2-3 – “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” God is a God Peace One of God’s name’s in the bible is Jehovah-Shalom which means “Yahweh is peace.” The Hebrew word “Shalom: means “peace” […]
