... and one who eschews evil (Job 1:8) to none other than our rival, the devil. I believe the devil was so cut to the heart that his eyes were drooping with extreme jealousy, and that was why he gave counter ...
... barely happens. In the bible, people who were just willing (Matthew 8:21-22, Matthew 19:16-23) and never acted were never counted. Only those who moved from willing to action were counted (The apostles, ...
... the proverbial frog, we would resist hot water when we first encounter it but when it is presented as lukewarm water, we stay in it, oblivious to the danger. Sooner than imaginable, we get boiled to the ...
... By burning the ships, Cortes eliminated the options. He didn’t know what he would encounter on his expeditions to the interior. He didn’t know the strength of the people he would be fighting. But he did ...
... 19 records the account of the conversation between Jesus and a rich young ruler. This young man would have been considered a great prospect by everyone. He had influence, money, and power. He even asked ...
... desire shall be for your husband, And he shall rule over you.”
Fortunately, God sent His son, Jesus Christ, our savior, to redeem us from this punishment! 1Tim 2:14-15 gives an account of the reversal ...
... nothing is going as planned. But there is a greater reward for those who dare to do so. As you are counting the days to end this year and to begin a new one; I will entreat you to end the year on a good ...
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, ...
... at every point in history, have always been expected to be countercultural. We see this throughout the scriptures, both in the Old Testament and the New Testament. Our verse for today indeed highlights ...
... will come out successful. Marriage is like a bank account, you can only get to spend what you deposited or saved as investment. If all people will invest positively in marriage, the results will more likely ...