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  • Does God Give Us Grace for Tomorrow?

    Does God Give Us Grace for Tomorrow?

    I tend to be an anxious person who sometimes thinks too much about the “what-ifs” of life. This article reminds us that God provides for us, even in our fears. From Looking to the Harvest…………… https://lookingtotheharvest.com/15-feet-ahead/

    February 6, 2023
  • Practicing Solitude and Silence — Dallas Willard

    Practicing Solitude and Silence — Dallas Willard

    Practicing Solitude and Silence To put off the old person and put on the new we need only follow Jesus into the activities that he engaged in to nurture his own life in relation to the Father. Of course, his calling and mission were out of all proportion to ours, and he never had our […]

    February 3, 2023
  • When Colleagues Think Your Faith Is a Joke

    When Colleagues Think Your Faith Is a Joke

    This is a really great article for anyone that works in a secular environment (which is just about all of us). From The Gospel Coalition……… https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/colleagues-think-faith-joke/

    January 30, 2023
  • What Does it Mean to Have True Joy?

    What Does it Mean to Have True Joy?

    One thing that the Bible teaches is that only believers can experience true joy. From Crosswalk.com………… https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-does-it-mean-to-have-true-joy.html

    January 29, 2023
  • How to Find the Parts of a Bible Passage

    How to Find the Parts of a Bible Passage

    To get at the intents of the author of a Bible passage, it is most helpful to understand some of the basic literary structure of the passage. Helpful info from Knowable Word……….. https://www.knowableword.com/2023/01/20/how-to-find-the-parts-of-a-passage/

    January 25, 2023
  • Romans 8:28 and Suffering

    Romans 8:28 and Suffering

    A very worthwhile article on how God works in and through our suffering. I especially love his illustration about making a cake! From Randy Alcorn and Eternal Perspectives Ministries……….. https://www.epm.org/resources/2010/Mar/21/romans-828-what-does-it-really-mean/

    January 23, 2023
  • Why Our Subjective Feelings Need God’s Objective Truth

    Why Our Subjective Feelings Need God’s Objective Truth

    In this article, author Randy Alcorn discusses the problems that believers run into when they assume their subjective feelings and emotions are fact. From Eternal Perspectives Ministries…………. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/randyalcorn/2023/01/subjective-feelings-need-truth/

    January 22, 2023
  • “I Believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth” — The Apostles’ Creed, Article of Faith 1

    “I Believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth” — The Apostles’ Creed, Article of Faith 1

    In this first article in a series on the Apostles Creed, we look at the first Person in the Trinity, God the Father. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/i-believe-in-god-the-father-almighty-maker-of-heaven-and-earth-apostles-creed

    January 18, 2023
  • What Does the Bible Say about Overthinking?

    What Does the Bible Say about Overthinking?

    I tend to do this a lot and it is never really helpful! From Crosswalk.com…………… https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/what-does-the-bible-say-about-overthinking.html

    January 16, 2023
  • The Art of Observing What’s Not Said in a Bible Passage

    The Art of Observing What’s Not Said in a Bible Passage

    Very interesting! From Knowable Word…………. https://www.knowableword.com/2023/01/13/the-art-of-observing-whats-not-said/

    January 14, 2023
  • What Are Some Practical Ways to Handle Stress?

    What Are Some Practical Ways to Handle Stress?

    Stress can be quite debilitating but by exercising some tactics and different mindsets, it can be managed. From Crosswalk.com………… https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/ask-roger/what-are-some-practical-ways-to-handle-stress.html

    January 13, 2023
  • Encouragement for Battling Spiritual Depression

    Encouragement for Battling Spiritual Depression

    I see spiritual depression as a sadness and anxiety over one’s perceived lack of spiritual growth. But this article explains how we can overcome these feelings through a proper view of Christ’s work on the cross and how it is applied to our lives. From Beautiful Christian Life………….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/encouragement-for-battling-spiritual-depression

    January 11, 2023
  • God’s Grace: More than Amazing

    God’s Grace: More than Amazing

    Author Randy Alcorn invites us to be astonished at God’s grace for us. From Eternal Perspectives Ministries……….. https://www.epm.org/blog/2023/Jan/4/grace-more-amazing

    January 10, 2023
  • 10 Facts about Miracles That Will Build Your Faith

    10 Facts about Miracles That Will Build Your Faith

    This article is written by scholar and pastor Sam Storms, one of my favorite authors. Here, he talks about our miracle-making Savior and how God is still in the business of working miracles in people’s lives. From Crosswalk.com……….. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-facts-about-miracles-that-will-build-your-faith.html

    January 10, 2023
  • When Praying Hurts: How to Go to God in Suffering

    When Praying Hurts: How to Go to God in Suffering

    The author of this article has come up with a neat acronym to form her prayers when she is suffering. From Desiring God………. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/when-praying-hurts

    January 8, 2023
  • 10 People in the Bible Who Were Both Humble and Courageous

    10 People in the Bible Who Were Both Humble and Courageous

    Here is a big takeaway for me from this article: While I might not be able to always will myself to be courageous, yet I can always determine to be humble before God and people. Then, I might also experience courage from God. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/10-people-in-the-bible-who-were-both-humble-and-courageous

    January 5, 2023
  • 3 Things You Need to Know about God’s Love for You

    3 Things You Need to Know about God’s Love for You

    I have struggled in the past with believing that God actually cared for me personally, rather than just in general genetic fashion. But if God calls all of the hundreds of billions of stars by name, then He can certainly know and love me directly and personally! From Beautiful Christian Life………. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-gods-love-for-you

    January 4, 2023
  • Follow Jesus’s Manual for Living — Dallas Willard

    Follow Jesus’s Manual for Living — Dallas Willard

    Follow Jesus’ Manual Jesus told us explicitly what to do. We have a manual, just like the car owner. He told us, as disciples, to make disciples. Not converts to Christianity, nor to some particular “faith and practice.” He did not tell us to arrange for people to “get in” or “make the cut” after […]

    January 1, 2023
  • Blessed Are the Peacemakers – – – Matthew 5:9 Meaning Explained

    Blessed Are the Peacemakers – – – Matthew 5:9 Meaning Explained

    In this contentious world that is full of anger and strife, let’s all commit to being peacemakers in 2023! From BibleStudyTools.com………. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/how-can-christians-be-the-blessed-peacemakers.html

    January 1, 2023
  • 10 Old Testament Books Never Quoted in the New Testament

    10 Old Testament Books Never Quoted in the New Testament

    A brief but quite interesting article. From Knowable Word…….. https://www.knowableword.com/2013/03/27/11-old-testament-books-never-quoted-in-the-new-testament/

    December 30, 2022
  • The Best and Second Best Reasons to Study Theology

    The Best and Second Best Reasons to Study Theology

    Something that the Holy Spirit has been teaching me lately is that there is a very important difference between studying theology to know more about God, and to know God better. This article sums this idea up nicely. From Life Over Coffee……….. https://lifeovercoffee.com/the-best-and-second-best-reasons-to-study-theology/

    December 27, 2022
  • Psalm 131: A New Orientation

    Psalm 131: A New Orientation

    This article delves into what our position before God is, and also counters the world’s attitudes that we should be self-sufficient and completely independent from others. From PlaceforTruth.org………. https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/psalm-131-a-new-orientation

    December 23, 2022
  • 3 Things You Need to Know about God’s Love for You

    3 Things You Need to Know about God’s Love for You

    God is not going to let us into Heaven reluctantly, and He loves it when we pray. From Beautiful Christian Life………. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-gods-love-for-you

    December 23, 2022
  • Know Your Literary Devices for Better Bible Study

    Know Your Literary Devices for Better Bible Study

    There have been some very interesting articles on the Knowable Word site recently regarding using a knowledge of grammar and literary devices to better understand what the biblical authors have written. This one provides an overview of literary devices. From Knowable Word………. https://www.knowableword.com/2022/12/16/know-your-literary-devices/

    December 21, 2022
  • What Are the Most Accurate Bible Translations?

    What Are the Most Accurate Bible Translations?

    This list might come in handy for you or a loved ones wish list. From BibleStudyTools.com……… https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-are-the-5-most-accurate-bible-translations.html

    December 17, 2022
  • To Help Your Bible Study, Know Your Literary Devices

    To Help Your Bible Study, Know Your Literary Devices

    This article goes over some information that maybe some of us got in high school, but this is some really helpful information! From Knowable Word……… https://www.knowableword.com/2022/12/16/know-your-literary-devices/

    December 16, 2022
  • 10 Ways to Lessen Stress at Christmas

    10 Ways to Lessen Stress at Christmas

    Some helpful info! From Crosswalk.com…… https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-ways-to-lessen-stress-at-christmas.html

    December 13, 2022
  • 3 Reasons Why We Can Trust That God Hears Our Prayers

    3 Reasons Why We Can Trust That God Hears Our Prayers

    Because God is omnipresent, omnipotent and totally loving of us, we can rest in the knowledge that God always hears us when we cry out to Him. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-reasons-why-we-can-trust-that-god-hears-our-prayers

    December 6, 2022
  • How To Reconcile a Broken Relationship in 10 Steps

    How To Reconcile a Broken Relationship in 10 Steps

    Some excellent advice! From Crosswalk.com………. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-steps-to-reconcile-broken-relationships.html

    December 6, 2022
  • What Will Life in Heaven be Like?

    What Will Life in Heaven be Like?

    Some encouragement from OpentheBible.org……. What Will Life in Heaven Be Like? Every Christian serves Christ, but none of us serves the Lord as we would like to serve Him. Read More: https://t.co/rcQ2DRnzUq — Open the Bible (@openthebibleorg) December 5, 2022

    December 5, 2022
  • Agape Love – – – Dallas Willard

    Agape Love – – – Dallas Willard

    Love, of the agape variety, is goodwill in action. To love something or someone is to act or be poised to act for the good of that thing or person. Love of neighbor is a disposition to act for what is good for those closest to us. If you see harm coming to them, you […]

    November 29, 2022
  • God Invites Us into His Happiness

    God Invites Us into His Happiness

    Author Randy Alcorn believes happiness has gotten a bad rap from Christians because it is somehow unspiritual. But is not God a happy God? From Eternal Perspectives Ministries………. https://www.epm.org/blog/2022/Nov/21/invites-happiness

    November 23, 2022
  • A Roadmap for Life in the Spirit

    A Roadmap for Life in the Spirit

    This is quite an excellent article on the possibilities available to every believer as they live life in the power and control of the Holy Spirit. From OpentheBible.org…….. https://openthebible.org/article/a-road-map-for-life-in-the-spirit/?s=09

    November 20, 2022
  • What the Bible Says to the Jaded and Discouraged

    What the Bible Says to the Jaded and Discouraged

    This article does a fine job of drawing out some lessons from Isaiah 40 on how to deal with weariness and discouragement. From OpentheBible.org…………. https://openthebible.org/article/what-the-bible-says-to-the-jaded-and-discouraged/?s=09

    November 18, 2022
  • 3 Good Things to Do When You Need to Make a Decision

    3 Good Things to Do When You Need to Make a Decision

    This is a great reminder of the importance of seeking God and His wisdom when facing a time of decision. From Beautiful Christian Life……….. https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-good-things-to-do-when-you-need-to-make-a-decision

    November 17, 2022
  • Your Tears Have Good Company

    Your Tears Have Good Company

    This is a really beautiful review and application of a most wonderful and very spiritual verse in the Bible: “Jesus wept.” From The Ploughman’s Rest…………….. https://ploughmansrest.com/blog/2022/11/14/your-tears-have-good-company?utm_source=pocket_saves

    November 15, 2022
  • Faith Based on True Knowledge of God

    Faith Based on True Knowledge of God

    The central teachings of the Christian religion, such as those of the Apostles’ Creed, were from the beginning presented and accepted as knowledge—knowledge of what is real and what is right. That is why they had the transforming effect they did on a world dead set against them. Indeed, the biblical tradition as a whole […]

    November 11, 2022
  • 9 Powerful Reasons Why “No” Is a Beautiful Word

    9 Powerful Reasons Why “No” Is a Beautiful Word

    Very interesting and uplifting article! From Crosswalk.com………. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/9-powerful-reasons-why-no-is-a-beautiful-word.html

    November 11, 2022
  • Our Heavenly Father Listens and Answers — Matthew 7:9-11

    Our Heavenly Father Listens and Answers — Matthew 7:9-11

    This encouraging devotional offers the wonderful reminder that God both hears and responds to the prayers of His children. From Beautiful Christian Life……… https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/bcl-grow/11-10-2022

    November 11, 2022
  • What Does It Mean That We Have “Assurance of Salvation”?

    What Does It Mean That We Have “Assurance of Salvation”?

    Our assurance that we are and will be saved comes from the Bible, based on the grace and love of God. From BibleStudyTools.com…………. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-does-it-mean-that-we-have-assurance-of-salvation.html

    November 10, 2022
  • What to Do When the New Testament Quotes the Old

    What to Do When the New Testament Quotes the Old

    Some very helpful advice and tips for everyone when studying and reading the New Testament. From Knowable Word……….. https://www.knowableword.com/2022/10/14/what-to-do-when-the-new-testament-quotes-the-old/

    November 10, 2022
  • Finding Contentment

    Finding Contentment

    There is a reason that the Apostle Paul said that “contentment with godliness is great gain.” From Richard E Simmons III………….. https://richardesimmons3.com/finding-contentment/

    November 8, 2022
  • Building Habits: The Gap Between Knowing and Doing

    Building Habits: The Gap Between Knowing and Doing

    A very important aspect in the lives of all believers is cross the gap between knowing the Word and living it out consistently. From Beautiful Christian Life……… https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/building-habits-the-gap-between-knowing-and-doing

    November 8, 2022
  • When Does Anxiety Become a Sin?

    When Does Anxiety Become a Sin?

    This is a helpful and informative article on anxiety from a biblical scholar who struggles himself with anxiety and worry. From Pierce Taylor Hibbs………… http://piercetaylorhibbs.com/when-does-anxiety-become-a-sin/

    November 7, 2022
  • Why Do Christians Do Bad Things?

    Why Do Christians Do Bad Things?

    I love this article! “To answer this question, we must consider the Bible’s teaching about what has already happened to the Christian, what is happening to the Christian, and what has not yet happened to the Christian.” From Ligonier.org………… https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/why-christians-do-bad-things

    November 5, 2022
  • What Is God-Given Love?

    What Is God-Given Love?

    This article briefly examines how God’s love is different than the love generally known and experienced by humans. From Beautiful Christian Life……… https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/what-is-god-given-love

    November 3, 2022
  • Ezekiel’s Overwhelming Vision of the Glory of God

    Ezekiel’s Overwhelming Vision of the Glory of God

    Here is an excellent article that dives deep into the lessons to learned and applied through Ezekiel’s vision of the glory of God. From Two Journeys………. Ezekiel’s Overwhelming Vision of the Glory of God https://subspla.sh/9ytzthd

    November 2, 2022
  • Christian Basics: What Are the Five “Alones”— “Solas” — and Why Do You Need to Know Them?

    Christian Basics: What Are the Five “Alones”— “Solas” — and Why Do You Need to Know Them?

    With Reformation Day, October 31st, coming soon, this article discusses the five Solas that the Reformers used to set them apart from the Catholic Church. From Beautiful Christian Life……… https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/christian-basics-what-are-the-five-alones-and-why-do-you-need-to-know-them

    October 28, 2022
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