Sarah’s heart ached for a child to hold and claim as her own. The Lord promised Abraham that he would be the Father of many nations yet through their years together, a child had not been born. This was discouraging…
How to Overcome Discouragement Biblically
What is Discouragement? According to Dictionary of Bible Themes, discouragement is “A sense of unhappiness arising from a loss of confidence in one’s own abilities, in the reliability of God or in the power of the gospel. Discouragement can occur…
Show God’s Love to Help Others
Jesus said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 NIV. Jesus wants us…
What are 6 Biblical Examples of Jesus’Love
Trying to narrow down the examples of Jesus’ love in His ministry is not an easy task. The closer we look at His person, we have to acknowledge that love is not an expression but instead an attribute of His…
God’s Love for You: 7 Questions Answered
Never forget God’s love for you. Do you think God doesn’t love you because you have sin in your life? You are not by yourself. As humans we judge ourselves by the good we do and are convicted by the…
8 Benefits of Faith in God
Have you thought of the benefits of faith in God? It’s a little like counting your blessings and when its done, can bring joy. When you are going through distressing moments, this is a great way to overcome pressure. Eight…
Grow Closer to the Lord With These 7 Keys
Are you a new Christian who wants to grow closer to the Lord or a seasoned one that want to grow more in your relationship with the Lord? Here are a few keys to help in your endeavors. Grow Closer…
What is Faith in God?
What is the Definition of Faith The definition of faith according to Merriam-Webster is: “1: strong belief or trust in someone or something : belief in the existence of God : strong religious feelings or beliefs“. This is a pretty straight forward so lets…
Forgiving a Friend: 5 Steps to Help
The Meaning of Forgiveness The definition of forgiveness according to The Dictionary of Bible Themes, “The freeing of a person from guilt and its consequences, including punishment; usually as an act of favour, compassion or love, with the aim of…
How to Recognize a Toxic Friend
Toxic Friends Toxic is quite a strong word and coupled with friend creates a pretty disturbing image. But that is exactly what happens when this type of person gets a foothold in our lives. We’re never sure what’s going on…
9 Qualities of a Good Friendship According to the Bible
Friendship What is a good friend? If our relationships are good, we probably don’t think much about the qualities of friendship, we just enjoy and appreciate them. When a friendship goes awry, we often wonder what went wrong. Usually anger…
How to Find God’s Joy in Difficult Situations
Allowing God’s Joy Do you wonder in the course of a difficult journey if you have room for joy in your life? There are all kinds of emotions that begin to creep into our mind when we see a sliver…
