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God-given dominion for self, family, community, church

Posted on November 30, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

By following this godly order of dominion over self, family, community, and then church, men can fulfill their God-given roles, build strong families, positively impact their communities, and serve faithfully in the church.

The Bible provides a clear and intentional framework for dominion in a man’s life: self, family, community, and then church. This order reflects God’s design for building strong, God-honoring men who can positively impact the world around them. True leadership begins with the individual. A man who desires to lead effectively must first learn to steward his own life, cultivating Continue reading God-given dominion for self, family, community, church→

Perseverance and Endurance in the Christian Life

Posted on October 2, 2024 by admin — 1 Comment ↓

Perseverance is more than mere endurance; it's an active, faithful commitment to God's path for us

Surprisingly, there is quite a bit of controversy surrounding perseverance and endurance in the Christian life. Some people believe they have to earn their salvation through a lifetime of good works. Some people believe they can lose their salvation without persevering and enduring to the end. And some people believe they don’t need to do any good works because God Continue reading Perseverance and Endurance in the Christian Life→

Stirring Up Love and Good Works

Posted on August 23, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

Hebrews 10 teaches us be intentional about stirring one another to love and good works to build up the body of Christ and bring glory to God.

Let’s consider how to provoke (stirring, spurring, motivating) one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24-25 WEB) As followers of Christ, we are called to live in a way that reflects His Continue reading Stirring Up Love and Good Works→

Does Isaiah 64:6 mean God never accepts our righteous deeds?

Posted on August 3, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

Contrast between self-righteous deeds done for self-glorification and good deeds done out of genuine faith and humility

It is bad theology and bad exegeses to assume the righteous deeds alluded to in Isaiah 64:6 are the full story for Christians. Let’s look at the context of this verse and compare with other verses. (Isaiah 64:5-6 NLT) This verse highlights the concept of human sinfulness and the inadequacy of human efforts to attain righteousness before God. Here are Continue reading Does Isaiah 64:6 mean God never accepts our righteous deeds?→

Giving your best to the Lord

Posted on April 25, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

Giving our best to the LORD involves more than just material offerings; it encompasses the full devotion of our hearts and lives to God.

In our walk with Christ, we are called to give nothing less than our best to the Lord. This means giving our first fruits, our talents, and our readiness to His service. Let’s delve into the Scriptures to explore the significance of this giving and how it shapes our faith and discipleship. 1. Sacrifice the First Fruits to God The Continue reading Giving your best to the Lord→

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.