God’s Word gives us examples of those who stood bravely when faced with sudden fear. Proverbs 3:25,26: Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth… Continue Reading
II Corinthians 10:5 gives us a clear direction for our thoughts. II Corinthians 10:5: Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. We are to cast down, or demolish, thoughts contrary to God’s Word, bringing every thought… Continue Reading
“Peace! Peace! Wonderful peace, Coming down from the Father above.” That beautiful imagery can become a reality as we act on the truths in Philippians 4:6-9, which show us how to live with God’s peace: we pray, we have the best thought life, and we take action on God’s Word. Prayer is an antidote to living… Continue Reading
Most people would agree that worrying and being fearfully anxious about the future is not a pleasant way to spend our time. So when these anxious thoughts arise, how can we stop them? One wonderful principle we can operate is to live one day at a time. Realistically, we do need to think about our… Continue Reading
God’s Word gives us clear standards by which we can measure our words, deeds, and attitudes. Two such standards are listed in Romans 14:19. Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. In our relationships, we are to follow after or pursue (1) things which… Continue Reading
Romans 10:9: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved [born again]. When a man, woman, or young person confesses Jesus as lord and believes in their heart that God raised him from the… Continue Reading
Isaiah 53:2: For he [Jesus Christ] shall grow up before him [God] as a tender plant…. The Word likens the growth of a man, Jesus Christ, with the growth of a plant. A plant basically starts with a seed. The vitality, or life, of the seed provides the growth from within so that it grows… Continue Reading
God shows us in His Word the importance of light, both physical and spiritual light. In the first chapter of Genesis, when God was restoring the earth, the first thing He spoke into being was light. Genesis 1:3: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And if we look at the… Continue Reading
Right now being a student is my occupation, and being in school provides many opportunities for life to get out of balance. Classes, homework, and activities all compete for students’ time. But in the midst of these pressures, students can maintain a balanced life by putting God first in all we do. A truly balanced… Continue Reading
Growing up, I practiced many kinds of giving, from giving some sort of gift or donation to giving my best in school or athletics. Later in life, I learned about cheerful giving from God’s Word and how God loves a cheerful giver. II Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so… Continue Reading