... about blessings, prayer may not be the first that comes to mind. It’s always a good idea for me to reflect on the true meaning of prayer to remind myself of how important it is in our relationship with ...
“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God” (ESV) Deuteronomy 28:2
Obedience, the Bible says, is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). ...
... praising God, you can never praise God.
Praising God is the expression of respect, approval, admiration, and gratitude as an act of worship. It is natural and easy to praise God when life is very comfortable. ...
"I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord”. (KJV) Psalm 122:1
When a person leaves a church worship service complaining about the quality of the singing, the length of ...
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Trials are probably one of the most difficult blessings to appreciate because they aren't much fun when we are facing them. We have an easier time understanding physical trials than spiritual trials. ...
“Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to sin! Such things must come, but woe to the man through whom they come!” (NIV) Matthew 18:7
“8 Be careful, however, that the exercise of ...
... There is a consistent teaching in the Bible from Abraham that godly people bless the city they live in. Even when the Jews were going to captivity God instructed them to be a blessing in the city where ...
... 3:12-14
Many have the culture of setting goals/resolutions and assessing them throughout the year or at the end of the year. These goals and resolutions most often revolve around academics, businesses, ...
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” (KJV) Colossians 3:23-24 ...
... are called to live. It’s all about love and service and using what we are blessed with to help those around us. Can you imagine how much our world would change if everyone started living like this? Romans ...
... before praising God, you can never praise God.
Praising God is the expression of respect, approval, admiration, and gratitude as an act of worship. It is natural and easy to praise God when life is very ...
