Are curses real? Do our words have power? Do we wield them like a sword haphazardly? According to Proverbs 18:21, the tongue has the power of life and death. The power to curse and the power to bless. That’s why it’s so important to watch what we say, especially over our own lives. In DeuteronomyContinue reading “Are Curses Real?”
Category Archives: Scripture
Who Is Israel?
Who is Israel, and why does it matter? In the Bible, the man called Israel was actually born as Jacob. Remember the story of Jacob and Esau? Esau sold his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a bowl of stew. These twins were the sons of Isaac who was the son of Abraham, whoContinue reading “Who Is Israel?”
Genesis 8:20-9:17
Originally posted on May 7, 2020 The first thing Noah did when he left the ark was build an altar to the Lord. He took of every clean animal and offered burnt offerings to God. The Lord smelled the soothing aroma and said that He would never again destroy every living thing. God was faithful to Noah, andContinue reading “Genesis 8:20-9:17”
Genesis 8:5-19
Revised from the original post on May 1, 2020 After the great flood, the waters finally receded. While Noah was waiting, he sent out a raven and it flew here and there. Then he sent out a dove, but with no place for it to land, it returned to him. He waited seven days then sent the doveContinue reading “Genesis 8:5-19”
This is What Christmas is All About, Charlie Brown
Every year at Christmas time, my favorite tradition is to sit down as a family and watch the old Charlie Brown Christmas special. My son is grown now, but with him or without, every year like clockwork, I still watch it. Even back in the 1960s, it seemed like Hollywood was pushing Christ out ofContinue reading “This is What Christmas is All About, Charlie Brown”
Noah’s Ark
Originally posted on April 23, 2020. Genesis Chp. 7 – 8:4 In chapter six, God told Noah to build the ark, and he did – as crazy as it must have seemed. God found Noah to be righteous and wanted to save him and his family. He was 600 years old when God began to sendContinue reading “Noah’s Ark”
Heal
Do you know that God CAN heal you and your loved ones, but still doubt that He will? It’s understandable. We pray for healing all the time, but not all the time do we receive it. Why is this? Do you think maybe it’s God’s plan to allow sickness and disease to overcome us? DoContinue reading “Heal”
WAS JOB REALLY PATIENT?
My whole life I have heard about the patience of Job, but when I finally got around to reading this canonical text, I realized I’d been duped, because in my opinion, he was not so patient. For those who do not know this story, in the book of Job, the devil attempts to turn JobContinue reading “WAS JOB REALLY PATIENT?”
I Never Knew You
“I never knew you. Depart from me” (Matthew 7:23). Will Jesus say this to you on that day? There are some who love the Lord, who are Christians, who have chosen Christ, yet don’t even try to follow His commandments. It’s true that no one can live up to the standards of Jesus. However, God’sContinue reading “I Never Knew You”
Mourn With Hope
Mourning is a curious thing. Someone you’ve known and loved your entire life is suddenly gone. At first, there is just the knowledge of it—very rationale. Then, you’re busy, so it seems bearable as long as you’re not standing still. Stillness is the enemy in mourning. When you stop moving, that’s when it hits youContinue reading “Mourn With Hope”
Faith or Works?
The story of Rahab in the book of Joshua is a tale of faith, works, and promises. It also shows God is not picky in whom he uses for good. Rahab was a prostitute who saved God’s men in the land of Jericho. Joshua (a man of God) sent two spies into Jericho to secretlyContinue reading “Faith or Works?”
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit
In a previous post I discussed the gifts of the Holy Spirit: (1 Corinthians 12:8-10) These are given to us when we are saved, however, the Holy Spirit doesn’t just give gifts. When we have the Holy Spirit within us, it also produces fruit. In Matthew 7:16, we are told we will know evil byContinue reading “The Fruits of the Holy Spirit”
Genesis 2:8 –Genesis 3:7
In these verses, God plants a garden toward the east in Eden and tells Adam to cultivate it. God causes the trees to grow for food, for life, and for-bidden (the tree of the knowledge of good and evil). There are rivers to water the garden. He creates Eve to be a helpmate to Adam. HeContinue reading “Genesis 2:8 –Genesis 3:7”
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
In Christianity, the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity. The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are each separate but also one in the same. Just like Christians are each individual people but are all part of one body, the body of Christ. The Holy Spirit gives gifts to believers in JesusContinue reading “The Gifts of the Holy Spirit”
Genesis 1:1-Genesis 2:7
Hello everyone out there in Cyberville. I hope your day started off well. Mine began with a cup of coffee in my hand and the Bible in my lap. The best way to start the day! My previous Bible Blog post pointed out that God had already formed the earth (which is made of dust)Continue reading “Genesis 1:1-Genesis 2:7”
Don’t Follow Your Heart
America’s greatest slogan: “Follow your heart.” I don’t know about you, but just about every time I’ve followed my heart, it has led me to trouble. So why do we do it? We have been programmed through movies, books, and songs to go after our heart’s desire, to seek happiness at all costs. Why? ThisContinue reading “Don’t Follow Your Heart”
Pass it On (Jesus-not the virus)
I’m reading a book today that says it’s my responsibility to tell people about Jesus, so this is what I’m going to do: I’m putting it out there and making it your responsibility to pass it on. We are all in this together, right? On my heart today – fear. Do Christians need to fear? Well, whether we needContinue reading “Pass it On (Jesus-not the virus)”
Psalm 29:11
The LORD will give strength unto his people: the LORD will bless his people with peace. We’ve all been through difficult times. Christians are not immune to life’s problems. However, when we turn to God, He gives us the strength to endure and peace in our hearts. Going to Heaven isn’t the only benefit ofContinue reading “Psalm 29:11”