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, […]
“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 […]
Peace of mind No matter what the future holds, it’s possible to have peace of mind rather than worry and anxiety. No matter what happens in the world or in our own individual lives, is there a place to turn for stability? Can we look toward the future with hope, regardless of life’s and the […]
“What does the Bible say about peace?”……Peace is something everyone wants, yet few seem to find. What is peace? It can be defined as "tranquility, harmony, or security." Depending on the situation, it could mean "prosperity" or "well-being." Various forms of the wordpeaceare found 429 times in the King James Version of the Bible. There […]
“What is the peace that passes all understanding?”……InPhilippians 4:7we have a wonderful promise: "The peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." It is important to note the context of this promise, because that's where we find the condition: "Do not be anxious about anything, but […]
“What does the Bible say about finding peace of mind?”……Most people would define peace of mind as the absence of mental stress and anxiety. The expression "peace of mind" conjures up images of Buddha-like composure wherein calm, comfort and composure are so prevalent that nothing can disturb the one who has peace of mind. An […]
“How can I stop doubting Jesus?”……When wedoubtsomething, there is a sense of uncertainty, not knowing if the thing is true or false. The Bible likens this attitude to "double-mindedness" (James 1:6├ö├ç├┤8). Double-minded thinking results in a person's beliefs always changing, never coming to a determined conviction. A mind that constantly doubts Jesus and what He […]