How Is the Parable of the Sower Relevant Today?
“’A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed. . . some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil...
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Benefits of Discipline in the Bible
“And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, ‘My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose...
The Narrow Road and Self-Control in the Bible
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads...
Why Do We Sin If the Righteous are Glad?
“Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad” Proverbs 29:6. This passage is taken from Proverbs chapter 29. Many of the Proverbs are stand-alone pithy sayings...
Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil: Green Apple
“When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some...
Naked and Unashamed: The Mark of Health
“Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame” Genesis 2:25. As we become emotionally healthy, as the Lord restores us to our original splendor and glory that we had before sin...
Deconversion and the 3 Strands That Will Keep Your Faith Strong
It’s not easy to keep the faith in this secular, post-Christian era that is becoming increasingly hostile to Christianity. Even for dedicated believers there are so many things that can slowly erode our faith....
Suffering Well: How Joseph Did It
“So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God” Genesis 45:8a. This statement was made by Joseph to his brothers after he had become a ruler in Egypt. He was saying...
Walking in the Fear of the Lord is Harder for Some
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding Proverbs 9:10. This passage is taken from chapter nine of proverbs. To read the whole chapter and get context,...
All Things Work Together for Good If I Love God
“And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who have been called according to his purpose” Romans 8:28. This familiar and beloved passage comes out of Romans 8. Click...