“How can I experience joy in my Christian life?”……Periods of sadness and depression can enter the life of even the most devout Christian. We see many examples of this in the Bible. Job wished he had never been born (Job 3:11). David prayed to be taken away to a place where he would not have […]
“How can I experience joy in my Christian life?”…Periods of sadness and depression can enter the life of even the most devout Christian. We see many examples of this in the Bible. Job wished he had never been born Job 3:11…"Why wasn't I born dead? Why didn't I die as I came from the womb? […]
A Lighthearted Spirit " I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit." …As Christians who want to bring joy to our lives (and marriages) we might do well […]
What Does it Mean to be In Love?……Being in love is a mysterious thing. What is its purpose? Why did God create it? Sexuality still works without being in love. Affection, agape love and friendship are all still possible without it. Many arranged marriages throughout the ages have no doubt been happy and healthy without […]
“What does the Bible say about respect?”……Answer: The apostle Peter summarizes the Bible's teaching on respect in his first epistle: "Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king" (1 Peter 2:17). This passage encompasses four major areas of our lives as followers of Christ by respecting all men, […]
“What does the Bible say about rest and relaxation?”……Answer: "Rest" is defined as "peace, ease or refreshment." "Relax" means "to become loose or less firm, to have a milder manner, to be less stiff." The Bible speaks quite highly of rest. It is a repeated theme throughout Scripture, beginning with the creation week (Genesis 2:2-3). […]
“What does the Bible say about patience?”……Answer: When everything is going our way, patience is easy to demonstrate. The true test of patience comes when our rights are violated-when another car cuts us off in traffic; when we are treated unfairly; when our coworker derides our faith, again. Some people think they have a right […]