Life is full of emotions. Some emotions are so overwhelming that they seem very much out of our control. That is why we need to remember the importance of fellowshipping with other believers. AN EMOTIONAL DAY It was a good weekend so far, so I was caught off guard when I had an emotional breakdown at Church Sunday morning. Friday evening, we went to see a drive-thru Christmas light display with some of our family. There is something special about…
Matthew 22:34-38:The greatest commandment What is the greatest commandment? What does it mean? In this current blog study, we will focus on answering these two questions based on scripture. Open your Bible to Matthew 22:34 so we can get started! *Scripture quoted in this blog study is taken from the BBE Version (Bible in Basic English). To get the most out of this study, I recommend also reading the scripture from your Bible. This will provide you with a broader…
Don’t take the Lord’s name in vain. A simple statement. Yet, many of us have questions and concerns about this “simple” statement. What does it mean to take the Lord’s name in vain? BIBLE VERSE 7 You are not to make use of the name of the Lord your God for an evil purpose; whoever takes the Lord’s name on his lips for an evil purpose will be judged a sinner by the Lord. Exodus 20:7 (BBE) Use Exodus 20:7…
What’s keeping you from believing in God? Do you not like the idea of going to church? Is it because of a bad experience, traumatic event, disappointment of some kind? Maybe it’s because it would be too much of a change? Do you think God is not loving and caring because He lets bad things happen?The reasons can be endless. What’s your reason? Take time to meditate on why you choose not to have a relationship with God. A relationship…
Is the practice of Lent in the Bible? What does it signify? Is it a tradition you should observe? These are just a few questions people ask during the Lenten Season leading up to Easter. In this blog article, we will search scripture to find the meaning of Lent and answer the above questions. SCRIPTURE: Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, and Luke 4:1-13 Is Lent in the Bible? No, Lent isn’t in the Bible.Yes, Lent is based on events in the…
Is Ash Wednesday in the Bible? What does it signify? Is it a tradition you should observe? These are just a few questions people ask during this Lenten Season leading up to Easter. In this blog article, we will search scripture to find the meaning of Ash Wednesday and answer the questions above. Is Ash Wednesday in the Bible? No, Ash Wednesday is not in the Bible.Yes, the basis of Ash Wednesday is rooted in Scripture. What Does Ash…
On this last of five Christmas Advent reflections, we will be reading about the wise men’s experience after the birth of Christ, our Lord and Savior. You can complete this on your own, or you can read my thoughts under each question. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024, PART 1CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024, PART 2CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024 PART 3CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024 PART 4CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024, PART 5
On his fourth of five Christmas Advent reflections, we will be reading about the moment the shepherds heard our Savior was born. You can complete this on your own, or you can read my thoughts under each question. SCRIPTURE: LUKE 2:8-14 CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024, PART 1CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024, PART 2CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024 PART 3CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024 PART 4CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024, PART 5
Have you ever wondered why the Bible was written? Who came up with the idea to write scripture about God? How did people know what to write about God or what God would want them to write? Who is the best person or people to write about God? Why isn’t more and more scripture constantly being written? Numbers 33:2, At God’s command Moses recorded the stages in their journey. This is their journey by stages: What did Moses write about?:…
On this third of five Christmas Advent reflections, we will be reading Luke 2:1-7. This is a summary of the birth of Jesus You can complete this on your own, or you can read my thoughts under each question. SCRIPTURE: LUKE 2:1-7 CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024, PART 1CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024, PART 2CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024 PART 3CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024 PART 4CHRISTMAS ADVENT 2024 PART 5