In this brief series of blog posts on How to Be Happier New Year – According to the Bible – two aspects of greater happiness have already been touched on. Those two important elements for believers are getting in tune with God through confession and salvation, confessing sin as needed, and through obedience to the… Read More »
Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Yesterday, we looked at how the Christmas story actually began in the Garden of Eden. This promise was never forgotten and was protected by God Himself to be perpetuated through… Read More »
Between now and Christmas, I will be providing thoughts related to Christmas and the birth and work of Christ. These can be shared as a devotional with your family – one each day. If you use it in this way, let me know – I would be glad to hear from you. ================ It may… Read More »
I Peter 4:7 “But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” Much is often said about prayer – but so little time is given to it. I hope to exhort some people to seriously pray today. Many believers have good intentions to pray, but things so… Read More »
Psalm 86:15 “But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.” When it comes to the characteristics or attributes of God and how they relate to us, there is no limit. No believer (or David) can begin to name all the benefits that God confers… Read More »
Hebrews 10:21 “And having an high priest over the house of God; Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful… Read More »
I John 5:4 “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” Even in a world that is not a friend to Christ – or to Christians – victory is still possible. In fact, there is no sin that a believer cannot get… Read More »
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Today’s world has brought about a lot of uncertainty. Many people are panicking and fearful because of COVID, more possible shutdowns, and economic situations. The disciples also experienced great fear when Jesus sent them out into a lake and a terrible storm came… Read More »