Moving from confusion to peace, clarity, and wisdom through faith

Frustration is confusion leaving the mind just as pain is weakness leaving the body.

Frustration is confusion leaving the mind just as pain is weakness leaving the body. And confusion becomes peace, clarity, and wisdom through emotional, mental, and spiritual exercise; just as weakness becomes strength, endurance, and health through physical exercise. For God is not a God of confusion [akatastasia -: unsettled, unstable, by things being out of control] but of peace [eiréné Continue reading Moving from confusion to peace, clarity, and wisdom through faith

Yes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth

The beautiful tension in the harmony of “Yes, if” of grace and “No, because” of truth

In our Christian journey, we often encounter the beautiful tension between grace and truth, between “Yes, If” and “No, Because.” These concepts are essential to understanding God’s heart and His plan for our lives. Through exploring the Scriptures and their Hebrew and Greek meanings, we can deepen our appreciation for the delicate balance between grace and rules. Yes, If – Continue reading Yes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth

Every epic fantasy victory is based on the Bible: David’s psalm of thanksgiving

Every epic fantasy victory is based on David's psalm of thanksgiving

Here is David’s Psalm of Thanksgiving for God delivering him out of the hands of all his enemies rewritten as an epic fantasy victory. On the jagged heights of Mount Ziph, David, the King of Bethlehem, stands, gazing into the newborn dawn. His armor, scarred from numerous battles, catches the first light of day as he raises his voice to Continue reading Every epic fantasy victory is based on the Bible: David’s psalm of thanksgiving

Ten considerations before appointing church leaders

Taking time to approve church leaders ensures godly, faithful, experienced, proven leadership

In this Bible study, we will discuss 10 essential considerations that must be taken into account before appointing leaders in the church. Through examination of relevant Bible verses and Greek and Hebrew definitions, we will explore the importance of having a servant’s heart, evaluating the motives of potential leaders, and ensuring they are not seed planted on stony ground or Continue reading Ten considerations before appointing church leaders

Growing from spiritual infancy to maturity in Christ

Growing from spiritual infancy to maturity in Christ

As Christians, we all begin our spiritual journey at the point of salvation by believing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. At this point, we are born again and become new creations in Him, but we are also like newborn infants in our faith. We have much to learn, and the road to spiritual maturity can be a long and challenging Continue reading Growing from spiritual infancy to maturity in Christ