Some would define anger as a God-given emotion. Others would describe it as terrifying, fiery, a double-edged sword, or a bottomless abyss. The definition this emotion has tied to its name seems to morph itself, changing its shape depending on the person defining it. What does the Bible say regarding this fiery slippery emotion and what does God direct in its wake? This article will focus on God’s precepts for anger and how mankind’s definition has severely damaged the view on righteous anger.
One of the hot topics of society today in light of riots and the Coronavirus and some Supreme Court decisions is social justice and what the Bible teaches regarding the topic. Among this hot topic are several others including abortion, human rights, protection of poverty, self-defense, criminal offenses, and several more. Although all of these concerns remain in the culture as much as they have since the beginning, this article will focus on social justice with keynotes from scripture.
We have arrived at the 14th installment of the Attributes of God series. The series has developed over time and it's been truly exciting to see the impact. More and more churches that are willing to teach proof are dwindling. This article will cover the mercifulness of God.
Wisdom is the foundation for which a house is built and upon it hinges Christian growth. There is worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom, one temporal and one eternal. This article will focus on a few verses from Proverbs 17 in honor of July 17, focusing on several aspects of life such as conflict, servanthood, the heart, and children.
We live in a society that is fueled by sexual tension, propaganda, violence, and misery. Building a foundation will set the stage for their success . . . or their failure. Often times the foundation is neglected by parents and they are left to wonder why their children seek destructive paths in the future. Most of the time, the blame is on the parents. This article will cover five key reasons why praying for your children is of high importance and why it shouldn't be taken as a shallow task.
We have finally arrived at the last segment in the study of prayer. The previous articles (Prayer Defined and Prayer's Foundation) touched on what prayer is, who can pray, why we are to pray, and what should be included in prayer. This article will elaborate on the hindrances to prayer, how one should pray, and on the popular subject of the authenticity of speaking in tongues and whether or not it is biblical in this modern age.
Independence Day. Almost every country has one. It is an anniversary, a reminder of liberation from slavery under tyranny. The U.S. was liberated on July 4, 1776---243 years ago. Starting as just 13 colonies off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, America was founded on Christian principles with the intention to keep the government regulated to avoid too much control in any given area. This led to the establishment of the three branches of the capitalist government: judicial, executive, and legislative. However, instead of this year feeling like a celebration to mark the 243rd year of liberation from tyranny, this year of 2020 has felt as if America has lapsed back to before it was liberated.
The Attributes of God series has been on hold for a few weeks and it's time to once again resume. This 13th installment (half-way through already!) will discuss the loving father attribute of God. See the most recent article in the Attribute of God series entitled "The Attribute of God: Kind King."
Quiet time alone with God during the day is much needed to grow and rest spiritually. It allows fellowship to be made to God that can only be made with intention. Upon reading through Exodus 16 this morning for my quiet hour, I ventured into the story of the Israelites wandering through the Wilderness of Sin after departing from the Red Sea and how God supplied Manna from heaven for them for 40 days as they walked through the vast wilderness as a way of testing the Israelites and to humble them. This post will focus on a key passage, Exodus 16:19-23, and its context.
In my last two articles in this mini-series, I covered the definition of prayer, its significance, and a historical/biblical example of the prophet Jeremiah on the power of prayer. This article will cover two key points: who can pray and what should be included in prayer. Stay tuned for the very last article that will cover how to pray and the discussion of the spiritual gift of speaking in tongues that have been misconstrued by society for centuries. To see my last two articles in this mini-series of prayer, check them out below.
As a continuation of the first article "Restoration Promised" regarding prayer, this post will build more on the foundation laid. Prayer has been used for centuries, originating with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to give recognition to God. However, it has also been used in pagan worship to idols such as Baal and most demons today that masquerade as different culture's gods (i.e. Baal and Molech mentioned in the Old Testament, the Egyptian idols). This post will focus on the definition of prayer and why it is important
As time goes on, devotional time is much needed. Alone time with God is as much a part of growing in Christlikeness as not forsaking the assembly. There has been a massive loss of hope in today's world. With this devotional, the focus will be on Jeremiah 33:3. I have received numerous requests to discuss prayer and this will serve as an introduction almost.
