"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
From Devotions Daily, May 13, 2024, Live Courageously from The Overcomers by Matt Chandler The Scriptures don’t seem to be interested in answering all our questions. In the last five chapters of the book of Job, we see there are things we, as finite, created beings, won’t be able to comprehend that God, in His …
I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 CSB But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Galatians 5:18 CSB What to focus on: I have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, …
“The longevity of human life prior to the Flood turned out to be a curse that only increased human malevolence and wickedness.” From Handbook to Scripture Based on information found in Genesis 6, “5 The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts …
Genesis 3 provides the essential truth and foundation for understanding why bad things happen and God allows it.From Handbook to Scripture READING: Genesis 3 The climax of Genesis 1 was the creation of the man and the woman, and the climax of Genesis 2 was the covenant relationship between the man and the woman. Today’s chapter is …
1 Peter discusses the value of suffering for a believer. See a completed table below: Verses The Value of Suffering 2:20 It commends us before God. 3:13-14 It makes us blessed. 4:1 It helps us overcome sin. 4:13 It allows us to share in Jesus’ suffering. 4:13 It prepares us for the joy of Christ’s …
C.S. Lewis sums up humility when writes, “Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”
Article came from Daily Encouragement as part of Ken Boa’s DAILY GROWTH email on July 20, 2022. Adapted from Handbook to God’s Promises BELIEVERS ARE CALLED TO GOOD PURPOSESOur Sure Purpose(1 Peter 2:9)We run our lives by making plans that fulfill purposes. Some people are content with two or three major objectives for the day written …
Also see article BELIEVERS ARE CALLED TO GOOD PURPOSES Which approach does God take for our lives? Does He plan all the details (who we marry, where we work, where we live), or does He plan to transform our character while leaving us wide latitude of choice in the who-what-when-where-how categories? The scriptures reveal specific …
Interview with Pastor Sameh & Nader Maurice (from Bible Journey Lesson)