In the history of human civilization, no event has stirred as much controversy and transformation as the “Resurrection of Jesus Christ.” For the believer, it is the cornerstone upon which the entire structure of faith stands. For the historian, it is the घटना that overturned the balance of the Roman Empire. For the philosopher, it is the ultimate challenge to the concept of “death” as an inevitable end. It is not merely a religious doctrine recited in liturgies; rather, it is an “apologetic fact” that confronts the logic of the mind before it touches the depths of the heart.
First:...
Elizabeth Spencer
1. Walk before you talk.
"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!" (Revelation 3:15)
Last summer, when my family and I were at a lake cottage we're grateful to be able to use, I came inside in the middle of the day and found my swimsuit-clad teenager sitting at the dining room table doing her devotions. What struck me most about the scene was that in the foreground was a pile of my husband's devotional books and his own Bible.
My girls grew up seeing their dad read...
Keren Kanyago
1. Seek God First
A healthy spiritual walk with God for each partner is the foundation of a great marriage. When both partners strive to seek God and live in submission to His ordinances, a lot of turmoil and marital issues are subsequently nipped in the bud. For instance, the couple may never have to deal with thorny issues like infidelity because they are both well aware that God outrightly forbids it. The Bible urges us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. As a result, all other things shall be added unto us. (Mathew 6:33).
If...
Melinda Eye Cooper
1. We might find Jesus waiting for us.
Now he had to go through Samaria. So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, ...., and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (John 4:7)
The woman at the well was doing a routine chore – drawing water from the well. Nothing was out of the ordinary, except for who was sitting at the well, resting – waiting for her.
I...
Whitney Hopler,
God chooses to love all people in all circumstances, and his unconditional love can inspire and empower us to choose love in our relationships – no matter what. Loving others even when it’s hard to do so is the most powerful choice you can make as a Christian, because it shows people that God – the source of all love – is really active in the world.
Here’s how you can love others no matter what:
Recognize that you have the power to choose. God will always give you the power you need to choose to love others, no matter...
Barbara Latta
Jesus told His followers multiple times to take heed against Satan’s devices because the fallen spirit’s only goal is the deception of mankind. He emulates truth and appears as an angel of light.
The Lord’s instructions included awareness about some deceptions we should take heed of.
Self-Righteousness
Then He charged them, saying, “Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” (Mark 8:15)
Most members of the Sanhedrin were more concerned about their positions and power than seeking truth. They didn’t see their own sin; rather; they saw themselves as better than others. As leaders of Israel...
by SUSAN NARJALA
Motherhood is lived in the daily, ordinary, often-unappreciated tasks that may go unnoticed by your children or your spouse. A day off from the routine and 24 hours of appreciation sound unbelievably perfect. By no means am I dismissing breakfast in bed or unwinding at a spa as a special treat on Mother’s Day.
And yet it’s not what we do or don’t do on Mother’s Day that counts as much as our heart posture toward this yearly event.
Greater Reward
Many moms have succumbed to the social-media trap, convinced that their significance is somehow diminished because their families didn’t...
When some ask about the essence of Christianity or the basis of its teachings, they often focus on the New Testament, ignoring or downplaying the importance of the Old Testament. This incomplete understanding is not merely a scholarly oversight; it represents a real danger to a believer's ability to grasp the core of Christian faith. Christianity, by its nature, is not a religion separate from God's history with humanity, but a natural continuation and culmination of what God began with Abraham and the prophets of Israel. Therefore, faith in the Old Testament is essential to truly understand Christianity.
The Old...
Amanda Idleman
(Ephesians 4:26) says, "In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry." This section of Scripture is a list giving the early believers instructions for Christian Living. The verses also highlight the need to be honest, not steal, work hard, avoid unwholesome talk, avoid anger, be kind, show compassion, and offer forgiveness. This is a beautiful list that helps us understand the Christian life that Jesus desires us to pursue. These words also offer wonderful advice on how to be a loving spouse. Anger, dishonesty, unkind words, rage, unforgiveness,...
Emmanuel Abimbola
Reasons Why Children Require Fathers
1. For fun and friendship
Fathers engage in more physical and vigorous play with their children. They have more physical contact and spend more of their time playing. How fathers interact with their children improves their coordination and ability to control their strength. Children who have an involved father are likely to have better social skills and more intimate friendships with less conflict.
2. To help them understand men
Children can best learn about manliness by watching male role models. And a father is uniquely suited to be that role model. This is especially true for boys over the...
