We can become distracted with our circumstances. We know God’s Word, but then we remember our stormy finances, our tumultuous relationships, our chaotic trials and we start to sink! Will you sink in the storms of life?
Impossibilities: 4 Examples of How Faith in God Can Be Seen
God Wants to Use You
What do you do when you receive life-changing news that you cannot change? Do you get mad, worry, bemoan the loss for weeks or even months on end – or do you accept the difficult news (of which you can do nothing about anyway) and move on through life? Mary has received news that she cannot change but will most certainly change her life drastically.
3 Marks of a One Who Truly Follows God
12 Keys to Handling Conflict
3 Steps on the Pathway to Praising the Lord
3 More Meditations to Fill Your Heart to Praise
Songs of triumph after battle were common in the ancient Near East. Kings and warriors would boast of their strength and victory in song; however, this tradition was flipped around in Exodus 15 with a focus solely on Yahweh. This would set the Israelites faith apart (culturally). Israel celebrated Divine power and grace, instead of human strength!
4 Meditations to Feed Your Praise to God
Grieving God: 4 Steps on the Path of Bitterness
My Words Reveal My Heart: 4 Warnings for My Words
Ephesus was a major city in the Roman Empire. It was wealthy, diverse, and deeply influenced by pagan worship, particularly the cult of Artemis. The city’s culture was full of immorality, coarse speech, and idolatrous practices. So, Paul is urging the church to stand out from that surrounding culture. He admonishes them to live and speak in ways that reflect their new identity in Christ.