When a Great, Comforting Verse . . . Actually Meant Something Else
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Oft-quoted Bible verses that are personally inspirational, comforting, encouraging to us. But do they actually mean what they seem to say?
4 Ways I Keep My Worries at Bay
We all have our worries about the future, and what we hear on the news certainly does not help! Earthquakes, floods, wars, government corruption, increase in crime and rising costs of living are just some of the alarming headlines we come across.
Thankfully, none of this is news to God.
3 Heart Issues to Surrender to God
Are you struggling with any of these heart issues? Are they hampering your relationship with God?
I Was a “Good Christian Girl”, But I Felt Like a Fake
Growing up as a second-generation Christian, I was the epitome of a Good Christian Girl (GCG).
I mastered the GCG ritual at a tender age of eight, practising it religiously until it became routine. Read the Bible, pray every day, attend church every Sunday, ace the weekly memory verse—check, check, check.
Why I Need People Who Aren’t My Fans
One of the things I (mostly) love and occasionally find annoying about my husband: He is a relentless truth-teller.
At times he thinks I want to be reminded of scriptural principles (Which I do, I do! But not when I am sinning!).
How the Book of Deuteronomy Spoke to My Fears
I wasn’t that excited to begin this year’s study on Deuteronomy. But to my surprise, the very book that I was reluctant to study provided me with the encouragement I needed.
4 Ways We Can See God in Everyday Life
Being reminded of God’s presence moves us to turn our spiritual eyes heavenward, and to reflect on His steadfast love and faithfulness in our lives.
So, how can we “better see” God in our everyday lives?
It’s Time to Take the Guilt Out of Your Bible Reading
You start off the new year with a plan to follow–to finish the whole Bible in one year. But by the time the third week of January rolls around, you’re three days behind, equivalent to 12 to 15 chapters to catch up on. The doubt about actually doing this creeps in. The guilt of not doing what you said you’d do piles up.
4 Things We Don’t Need to Do When We Pray
Here are a few things we often think we should or shouldn’t be doing when we pray, but they actually matter less than we think.