"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
(Source: Email from Reflections Ministry, October, 2020, Ministry Update: Politics, Purpose in Suffering, New Study Guide, and More https://kenboa.org/living-out-your-faith/purpose-in-our-pain/ ) OCTOBER 9, 2020 / KATIE ROBINSON / FEATURED POSTS, LIVING OUT YOUR FAITH This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series Shaped by Suffering Articles “Over the years, as my joints have come apart, I’ve been stapled, screwed, bolted, …
(Source: Email from Reflections Ministry, October, 2020, Ministry Update: Politics, Purpose in Suffering, New Study Guide, and More https://kenboa.org/living-out-your-faith/purpose-in-our-pain/ ) OCTOBER 22, 2020 / KATIE ROBINSON / FEATURED POSTS, LIVING OUT YOUR FAITH This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Shaped by Suffering Articles “Maybe God made a mistake in creating me.” George Dennehy shares this thought that seized his …
By Ken Boa for CBN Website kenboa.org Related Topics Christian Life Experiencing God Wisdom Related Content Where is my life headed? “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10) The fear of the Lord—that is a startling basis for wisdom. More than that, this …
Philippians is an epistle of joy and encouragement that inspires its readers to focus their thoughts and actions on the pursuit of Christ. When our joy is threatened by adverse circumstances (chapter 1), disunity among people (chapter 2), the quest for accomplishments (chapter 3), or anxiety (chapter 4), this letter is a powerful tool that …
27 Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, in one accord,[f] contending together for the faith of the gospel, 28 not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a …
Paul’s important expression “in Christ” and its equivalent (“in Him”) appears more often in Ephesians (35 times) than in any other New Testament book. The “in Christ” relationship that is available to every believer is rich and multifaceted: we have received every spiritual blessing in Christ (1:3), we were chosen in Christ (1:4, 11), we …
There is no growth in the Christian life apart from discipline and self-control (“discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness”—1 Timothy 4:7). Spirituality is not instantaneous or haphazard; it is developed and refined. For many people, the word “discipline” reeks with negative connotations. We often associate it with tyranny, external restraint, legalism, and bondage. But …
Paul begins this epistle with a biographical argument (1–2) that affirms the divine origin of his apostleship and his message of the gospel of grace in contrast to the distortion of the gospel by false teachers. He recounts how God gave him the message of justification by faith in Christ and how this was confirmed …
At least three potential causes: A consequence of personal or community sin A consequence of being a Christian A consequence of the fall. A direct result mankind’s decision and action – the fall The climax of Genesis 1 was the creation of the man and the woman, and the climax of Genesis 2 was the …
Psalm 32 Key Point: Acknowledge my sin to The LORD and do not cover up my iniquity and receive forgiveness and the joy that comes from being in right relationship with the LORD. Of David. A Maskil. 1 How joyful is the onewhose transgression is forgiven,whose sin is covered!2 How joyful is a person whomthe Lord does not charge with …