“What does the Bible say about suffering?”……Of all the challenges thrown at Christianity in modern times, perhaps the most sinister is explaining the problem of suffering. How can a loving God allow suffering to continue to occur in the world which He created? For those who have endured massive suffering themselves, this is much more […]

“What does the Bible say about shyness/being shy?”……Answer: Webster's dictionary defines shyness as "the state of being timid, easily frightened, reserved, bashful, and shrinking from contact with others." For the Christian, shyness can be overcome by relying on the Holy Spirit. The Bible explains this in 2 Timothy 1:7 (TLB): "For the Holy Spirit, God's […]

“How should a Christian view self-esteem?”……Many define self-esteem as "feelings of worth based on their skills, accomplishments, status, financial resources, or appearance." This kind of self-esteem can lead a person to feel independent and prideful and to indulge in self-worship, which dulls our desire for God. …James 4:6 tells us that "God opposes the proud […]

“What does the Bible say about self-worth?”……Answer: The Bible actually has many passages that tell us what God has to say about our worth and our value in His eyes. Genesis 1:26-27 says we are made in His image, the very image of God. Psalm 139:13-16 says we are fearfully and wonderfully made, and all […]

“What does the Bible say about sadness?”……Answer: The Bible has many examples of sadness as the result of the fall and applications on how we may glorify God through our sadness. Sadness is either the direct or indirect result of sin, and therefore, since we live in a fallen world, sin is a normal part […]

Is there a difference between joy and happiness? Yes, yes, and yes! Joy is such a little word, but it explodes with a profound meaning. Depending on your translation, the Bible uses joy (or rejoice) over 300 times. …Happiness (or happy) is only used about 30 times. …There has to be a distinction between them, […]