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The troubles of tomorrow

Posted on November 11, 2023 by admin — No Comments ↓

I was today years old when I realized this beloved old children’s song says “troubles of tomorrow” – not troubles of yesterday, or troubles of today, but unknown, uncertain, unfamiliar troubles, fears, and worries of tomorrow. That’s why we love the promises in Romans 8:28 and Romans 8:38 that prove we don’t need to worry about the troubles of tomorrow. Continue reading The troubles of tomorrow→

The Footprints and Fingerprints of Satan’s Temptations

Posted on November 4, 2023 by admin — No Comments ↓

Satan's footprints and fingerprints of temptation through the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life, are consistent

From the earliest pages of the Bible, the footprints and fingerprints of temptation from Satan as the tempter have always been the same. In this study, we aim to examine the temptations instigated by Satan in the light of three categories defined in 1 John 2:16: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of Continue reading The Footprints and Fingerprints of Satan’s Temptations→

Two pathways to hope (one is a cheat code for life)

Posted on October 25, 2023 by admin — No Comments ↓

Two profound pathways that lead us to hope: the school of hard knocks and learning from the footsteps of those who have gone before us.

The Word of God, ever alive and active, is an unending fountain of encouragement and instruction. Today, let us turn our hearts to understanding two profound pathways that lead us to hope: the school of hard knocks and learning from the footsteps of those who have gone before us. Both are illuminated for us in the book of Romans. 1. Continue reading Two pathways to hope (one is a cheat code for life)→

Moving from confusion to peace, clarity, and wisdom through faith

Posted on October 18, 2023 by admin — No Comments ↓

Frustration is confusion leaving the mind just as pain is weakness leaving the body. And confusion becomes peace, clarity, and wisdom through emotional, mental, and spiritual exercise; just as weakness becomes strength, endurance, and health through physical exercise. For God is not a God of confusion [akatastasia -: unsettled, unstable, by things being out of control] but of peace [eiréné Continue reading Moving from confusion to peace, clarity, and wisdom through faith→

Are you ready for the upward calling?

Posted on October 11, 2023 by admin — No Comments ↓

It seems like any minute we will hear the trumpet sound of the upward calling from heaven and ascend to meet the Lord in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:17) because we have never before been closer to the end times than we are now. But this is a Christian rapture. Are you ready? [Jesus] said to them, “You are from Continue reading Are you ready for the upward calling?→

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don't want them to be hindered.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

Beauty for Ashes: A Biblical Journey to Trauma Recovery: Learn How to Surrender Your Pain to God, Heal from Emotional Scars, and Step Boldly into a Life of Freedom by Jorge Chau – guides readers on a Christ-centered journey of healing from trauma, offering biblical insights, practical steps, and encouragement. It emphasizes God's power to restore, focusing on forgiveness, community, and trust in His promises. Through surrendering pain to God, readers are equipped to embrace freedom, rediscover their God-given identity, and live a life defined by redemption and purpose rather than brokenness. This book is a compassionate companion for those seeking hope and renewal.

Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear by Jinger Duggar Vuolo – In Becoming Free Indeed, Jinger shares how in her early twenties, a new family member—a brother-in-law who didn't grow up in the same tight-knit conservative circle as Jinger—caused her to examine her beliefs. He was committed to the Bible, but he didn't believe many of the things Jinger had always assumed were true. His influence, along with the help of a pastor named Jeremy Vuolo, caused Jinger to see that her life was built on rules, not God's Word

Jinger committed to studying the Bible—truly understanding it—for the first time. What resulted was an earth-shaking realization: much of what she'd always believed about God, obedience to His Word, and personal holiness wasn't in-line with what the Bible teaches.

Now with a renewed faith of personal conviction, Becoming Free Indeed shares what it was like living under the tenants of Bill Gothard, the Biblical truth that changed her perspective, and how she disentangled her faith with her belief in Jesus intact.