We are continuing on a journey to expand on some of the practical applications of God’s word to our life. In a previous post (read it here), I listed eight: The word keeps us from sin. The word keeps us from reproach and contempt. The word gives us good counsel, and brings us joy. The …
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10 Things Bible Study Will Do For You
Question. What do you want your life to be characterized by? What words come to mind if I ask you, “How would others describe you?” How about these? Strength. Boldness. Joy. Peace. Wisdom. Purity. Determination. Success. To the person, all of us want happy, successful, effective lives. No one wants to get to the end …
God Is Faithful
Is there anything God cannot do? Before you answer, consider the following verse found in 2 Timothy 2:13 – If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. The faithfulness of God is perhaps one of the most comforting of His attributes. Standing firm in believing that my God is faithful sustains …
The Word Makes Us Wise
We are continuing on a journey to expand on some of the practical applications of God’s word to our life. In a previous post (read it here), I listed eight: The word keeps us from sin. The word keeps us from reproach and contempt. The word gives us good counsel, and brings us joy. The …
The Immutability of God
Immutability is a big word with a simple definition: unable to change. That’s a foreign concept for us, in today’s culture and especially our American culture. I’ve been watching Downton Abbey recently, and one of the main themes that keeps running through the shows is how each character responds to the fast-changing world around them. …