I read this beautiful text about persecution in a book and I couldn’t resist sharing it 🌸🙏🏼 Turning Persecution into Blessings through Christ When Jesus was on the verge of arrest (John 18:1-3), torture (John 19:1;Mark 15:15), and crucifixion (John 19:16-18), he went to the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36). Gethsemane means ‘place of pressing’. […]
Jabez is a notable figure within the extensive genealogical lists of 1 Chronicles, emerging from the records of the tribe of Judah. Specifically, he is found in the lineage of descendants stemming from Caleb, Judah’s son. He is not a patriarch, a king, or a prophet, but a man remembered for a heartfelt prayer during […]
Phinehas is a significant figure in the Old Testament of the Bible. He was a grandson of Aaron and son of Eleazar, the High Priests of Israel (Exodus 6:25). Most notably, the Book of Numbers records Phinehas’ zealous action. He killed an Israelite man and a Midianite woman who were together amidst the congregation, in […]
(Verse 1) Oh wondrous sight, that fateful night, (John 17:1)When Jesus knelt in prayer, (Luke 22:41)In earnest plea, on bended knee, (Matthew 26:39)He bore our sins to bear. (1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:4) (Chorus) In unity, Thy will be done, (John 17:11)He pray’d for all to see, (John 17:20-21)Through sacrifice, He paid the price, (Hebrews […]
The parables of Jesus are short stories and comparisons found primarily in the synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. These teaching narratives comprise approximately one-third of Jesus’s recorded teachings in the New Testament. Furthermore, the list below provides comprehensive Scripture references for each parable, organized by Gospel. Click a Bible version below to listen […]
Emotions are an integral part of our lives and play a vital role in shaping our behavior and thoughts. They are complex and multi-dimensional, and can be experienced and expressed differently by different people. Emotions can be categorized into different types such as joy, anger, fear, and love. Emotions can also have different names and […]
In today’s world, it can be hard to distinguish truth from lies. From politicians to social media, it seems like deception is everywhere we turn. But as Christians, we have a powerful tool at our disposal: the Bible. The Word of God is filled with guidance and wisdom on how to recognize and overcome deception […]
As we seek the Lord, He instructs us to rely on Him and not on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). He breaks the chains of deception, denial and delusion that often hold us back and prevent us from experiencing His fullness (Isaiah 58:6). Deception, Denial and Delusion Oftentimes, we can recognize when we’re confused, but […]
