Be Still and Wait Patiently: A Devotional on Psalm 37:7
Scripture: Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! (Psalms 37:7, ESV). We...
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Understanding Common Grace in Theology and Everyday Life
“ The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. ( Psalm 145:9, ESV). The Universal Favor of God When we look at the world around us, we witness incredible...
Overcoming Temptation: A Matthew 26:41 Devotional
All of us need the Lord’s help in overcoming temptation or sinful desires. We simply cannot do it on our own. And so, how can we get such help. The short answer is prayer. It is precisely why Jesus included the phrase, “lead us not into temptation,” when He taught us how to pray. Even the greatest of apostles like Peter needed this help.
Understanding Jealousy and Coveting: The Meaning of the Tenth Commandment
Understanding the Core Concepts It is easy to mix up jealousy and coveting because we often use both words to describe wanting something. However, the Bible treats them very differently. Recognizing the difference between...
How Union with Christ Transforms Our Work
What do people work for? Money? Glory? Power? All of these reasons, when relentlessly pursued will eventually lead to burn out. On the other hand, if one’s identity is “in union with Christ,” it will transform how daily work is viewed.