Some claim the King James Version is the most accurate translation of the Bible. However, this is simply not the case. In fact, it’s not even based on the earliest manuscripts we have today.
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True reconciliation requires God’s forgiveness; it can occur only if the offended party is willing to forgive and remove the barrier sin creates. The sinner cannot remove that barrier, and so cannot reconcile himself to God. Only the Lord can effect reconciliation by choosing not to count our trespasses against us.
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Here are faith activities to teach kids about freedom through our relationship with Jesus. In the “land of the free,” we often confuse the true nature of freedom. For many of us, freedom has become synonymous with personal independence — the ability to make our own decisions and choose our own path in life, to do whatever we want, whenever we want. It’s what I call “outside freedom.” But this ...
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There are clear distinctions between healthy and unhealthy relationships. People in healthy relationships feel safe because they build each other up, whereas people in unhealthy relationships tend to control each other and feel unsafe. Knowing the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships is the key to staying safe in a relationship.
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We all have rhythms in our everyday life. For some of us, we have a specific workplace we go to every day and a certain time when we go workout. For others it’s a morning routine: we grab our phones, check the Wall Street Journal or our Facebook account and then drink some coffee.
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The Bible is God’s ultimate communication with His people. Most of what you need to know about God’s plan and His desire for your life can be found in Scripture. It is full of precepts and teachings that He wants us to know. And the Bible is packed with practical wisdom for your life.
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“Life is tough, and then you die.” Maybe you’ve heard that sentiment in a song, read it on a bumper sticker, or scrolled past something similar on social media. Perhaps it lacks some nuance, but in a way, it is actually quite accurate: life in this world is often challenging, and we are all going to leave it behind one day.
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With Independence Day just around the corner, I have spent some time reflecting on the many freedoms we have as Americans. The Declaration of Independence states that we are “endowed by [our] Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Despite our nation’s imperfections, I am thankful to live in the United States of America!
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God wants a daily relationship with us. How it must grieve Him when we run to Him only in times of trouble and need! We beg and plead for God's help, but when help arrives, we forget to thank our rescuer. We bargain with God for His blessings, but once we have received them, we go back to our old habits. It seems to be human nature that we seek ...
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God wants a daily relationship with us. How it must grieve Him when we run to Him only in times of trouble and need! We beg and plead for God's help, but when help arrives, we forget to thank our rescuer. We bargain with God for His blessings, but once we have received them, we go back to our old habits. It seems to be human nature that we seek ...
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