the Bible tells us that God is love. The apostle John writes, "He who does not love does not know God, for God is love" (1 John 4:8). He reiterates this truth a few sentences later. "God is love, and he who abides in love, abides in God, and God in him" (1 John 4:16).
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These are not just good habits or traits that we can exhibit whenever we feel like it, but rather virtues that we are called to demonstrate as part of our everyday Christian life. Below are some prayers you can use to express your desire to live out these virtues.
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Author Gordon MacDonalds tells how a rebuke from a friend saved him -thousands of times over -from hurting others and making a fool of himself. He was in Japan on (ironically) a speaking tour with a close friend of his, a man serval years his senior.
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The guidance prayer below is geared to our times and appropriate for the hour. God attentively listens when we agree in prayer (Matthew 18:19), so imagine the power of thousands of people offering prayers with oneness of spirit.
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the Bible has a lot to say about dreams! It encourages us to dream big. When we talk about dreams here, we aren't talking about self-made visions of our life apart from God's will. Instead, we are talking about envisioning the next step or stage of your life. A dream is simply a picture of what you feel Gods wants you to do not.
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The following devotionals are designed to help you celebrate Jesus-our Savior, during the holiday season. This inspirational collection offers a blend of reflections, prayers, and insights, encouraging you to discover the many dimensions of joy found in Jesus.
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If you've ever put on a pair of jeans that you haven't worn for months, you may have been surprised by a difference in the way they fit-or maybe that didn't fit at all! Gradual changes can escape your notice, which is why it's important to track your spiritual journey.
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If you enjoy seeing science validate the teachings of Scripture, search for "health benefits of gratitude" on the Internet. Links to study after study will appear, describing the health benefits-physical and emotional-of living with an "attitude of gratitude."
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Scripture offers an intimate look at God's heart, mind, and plan for us. Learn answers to some of the most-asked questions about God's mercy, including, What Does God's Mercy look Like?, and How is Mercy Tied to Hope?
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When journalist Rita Cosby was a child, she noticed scars across her father's body, and she asked aboutthem. She quickly learned not to ask questions like that. Parts of her father's life were off-limits. Years laieWhen her mother passed away, Rita found a tattered tan suitcase in the closet with memorabilia from herdad's early life, including a Polish Resistance armband, rusted tags bearing a prisoner number, and anidentity card for ...
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