Marriage is a dance of love and forgiveness

Your marriage is a dance when ahabah (love) and salach (forgiveness) flow through you, and let agapé and aphiémi shape your relationship.

Marriage is like a beautiful dance. Each partner moves with the other, giving and receiving. Sometimes we stumble, and sometimes we glide smoothly. Through it all, two powerful steps keep us going: love and forgiveness. Love as the First Step In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for love is אַהֲבָה (ahabah). It means more than just a feeling—it is Continue reading Marriage is a dance of love and forgiveness

The godly seek refuge from God when they see dangerous warning signs

The wings of God provide divine refuge and protection amidst the turmoil of worldly chaos.

In our everyday lives, danger or troubles can come in many forms—temptations, disappointments, or even physical threats. The Bible reminds us that wise, godly people are not clueless about these dangers. They see the warning signs and they run to God for refuge. When Proverbs 22:3 says, “A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself,” it shows us that Continue reading The godly seek refuge from God when they see dangerous warning signs

How to Be a Roaming Greeter in a Welcoming Church

A roaming greeter helps create an environment where longtime members and first-time visitors feel seen, valued, and loved

A welcoming church is one that embodies biblical hospitality—an environment where both longtime members and first-time visitors feel seen, valued, and loved. In his book Becoming a Welcoming Church, Thom S. Rainer identifies a key role called the “roaming greeter,” someone who assists newcomers from the moment they arrive until they are comfortably seated. Below, you’ll find practical steps, biblical Continue reading How to Be a Roaming Greeter in a Welcoming Church

The Welcoming Church: How to Talk with Visitors (Friends You Don’t Know Yet)

Visitors are often ignored at a friendly church.

As a roaming greeter in the hospitality team, David has the unique privilege of talking with dozens to hundreds of visitors every week. He considers each one to be a divine appointment. And he considers each one a friend that he doesn’t know yet. But he only has a few seconds to make meaningful contact with each one. In this Continue reading The Welcoming Church: How to Talk with Visitors (Friends You Don’t Know Yet)

Paul’s Prayers (Discovering the Heart of the Apostle)

The Apostle Paul and some of his coworkers gather to give prayers for Christians like you.

This study looks at the prayers of the Apostle Paul found in his letters to early Christian communities. Paul’s prayers show his deep love for the believers and his commitment to God’s work in their lives. They highlight themes like gratitude, faith, love, and God’s faithfulness. By exploring the background and purpose of each prayer, we aim to understand Paul’s Continue reading Paul’s Prayers (Discovering the Heart of the Apostle)