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Yahweh Speaks through the Bible and Prayer

Yahweh Speaks through the Bible and Prayer

At times, I complain that God does not talk to me. For some reason, I cannot seem to hear His voice. If I did hear His voice, what would it sound like amidst all the clamor that I have rolling around in my head? Which “voice” do I listen to? Many others fuss about the same ...
You Could Never Understand

You Could Never Understand

Ten pm. Saturday night. Pregnant, I sat on the bathroom floor in tears. “It’s just so hard to cook dinner every single night!” I sobbed. My husband listened quietly. A patient man, he clearly empathized. Then he spoke. I could make all the meals at the beginning of the ...
Follow After Wisdom

Follow After Wisdom

To be known as a person of good character is something to be proud of. As Christians, we endeavor to live a life that exemplifies the nature of God through His Son, Jesus. It takes a lot of work and commitment to live the way we are taught by the Scriptures. The Bible ...
No One Will Control Me

No One Will Control Me

Are you confident, assertive, and capable? Are you generally uncomfortable with working on a team? Are your heroes rugged individualists who took life by the horns and bent the world to their will? Are you determined, decisive, and direct? If so, then you may just be a ...
Psalm 23 – The shepherd and His Sheep

Psalm 23 – The shepherd and His Sheep

Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known and beloved psalms in the Bible. David expresses his trust in God’s provision and protection in a way that most in his culture would understand. For most of us to gain similar appreciation, learning more about shepherds and sheep will ...
I Can’t Wait to See What’s Next

I Can’t Wait to See What’s Next

Are you an upbeat person who is always on the lookout for your next exciting adventure? Do you have an unlimited supply of optimism welling up within you? Would you rather explore the island than sit on the beach? If you answered, “Yes,” to these questions, you just may be ...
A Christian Response to Gun Violence

A Christian Response to Gun Violence

How can we be salt and light in a world filled with tragedy? In the 911 call recording, you can hear Tiffany trying to keep it together. Behind her, children are crying. She shushes them repeatedly, trying to keep her own panicked breathing under control. She’s insisting that she hears gunshots. In the background, sirens wail.
Is God Greater Than Jesus?

Is God Greater Than Jesus?

Most Christians believe God and His Son have an equality of essence. However, when we ask what “essence” refers to, proponents of this view typically tell us that such mysteries are beyond our comprehension. If we ask logical questions like, “How can one who died for our ...
Is That You, God?

Is That You, God?

John 8:47   He who is of God hears the words of God; for this reason you do not hear them, because you are not of God.” The NABRE states it this way:  “…because you do not belong to God.” This is a very bold and startling statement, but it answers the question, “God, is ...