“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” […]
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called – Eph 4:1 What does it mean to “walk worthy of our calling to which we have been called?” The Puritans would often differentiates between two specific types of callings: the […]
Philippians 3:10 – “That I may know Him!” What is an experimental knowledge of Christ? In his sermon “Experimental Knowledge of Christ” Thomas Boston defines an experimental knowledge of Christ as an inner spiritual feeling that comes from hearing and believing about Christ and his truths. It leaves a mark on our souls when we […]
Our lives are more than just a collection of events; they are stories, testimonies of how we’ve encountered Christ; how we have personally experienced his presence, his strength, his grace in our day to day lives, in the midst of our trials and our sufferings. This understanding deeply influences our daily walk of faith. Our […]
As we continue on in the second half of the book of Ephesians, we are faced with the challenge of taking the rich doctrinal truths we’ve explored in chapters 1-3 and applying them to our lives. The question arises: Where do we begin with the application of this profound theology? Lets explore the starting point […]
Back in May I started a Women’s Bible study group at our church on Monday evenings. It’s hybrid. We meet at the church but we also have remote ability for friends out of state or members traveling or ourselves when the weather is bad. I am thankful for today’s technology and the ability to gather […]
