According to a recent study by Amazon, Philippians 4:6-7 is the most “highlighted” scripture in the Bible. Is there any question as to why?
Written by: Chris Benjamin
Who are you allowing yourself to hear from? Who are you allowing to influence your life? God is our father and He wants us to recognize His voice at all times.
Written by: Shawn Walker
The Apostle Paul says in Romans, chapter 1 that within our world, the invisible qualities of God are on display. His eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
Written by: Chris Benjamin
Luke 12:7 states, “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
Written by: Jalane Rolader
Henry Ford once said, “Money doesn’t change someone, it merely unmasks them. If you’re selfish, arrogant or greedy, money brings that out, that’s all.”
Written by: Chris Benjamin
No matter what storm you’re going through in life, know that our Heavenly Father is with you. He has a plan for you and brighter days are ahead.
Written by: Captain Ibis Santana
I’m sure you’ve heard it said that, “God helps those who help themselves”. However, you may be surprised to learn that this expression appears nowhere in the Bible.
Written by: Major Frank Duracher
Rather than focusing on scientific details of the origin of life, the book of Genesis focuses on sharing the world’s purpose and how it’s meant to function.
The author, John Walton, says that the book of Genesis is telling us how God turned this house into a home.
When you go to a friend’s house, you aren’t concerned with how the foundation was poured or the layout of the plumbing. You’re more interested in how this space is used to bring loved ones together. In other words, you’re less focused on the “how” and more focused on the “why” of the house.
The book of Genesis is not a science textbook. It’s the first in a collection that share the story of God and His people.
In the Bible, when the woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of the Savior’s garment, Jesus already knew that she was going to touch Him. He already knew she was in the crowd. After all, He is God in the flesh. Now, while He could have pointed her out, Jesus asked, “Who touched Me?”
God wants us to ignore the crowd around us, look past the chaos, and approach His throne boldly. It could have been an unmentioned miracle, but Jesus would have this unnamed woman speak up publicly, for what she sought after and received from Him. Jesus said to her, “Your faith has made you whole,”. She wasn’t just made well, but WHOLE- completely restored.
So, what are you desperately believing God for? And what are you willing to risk? Whatever you do, be bold in your pursuit of God
Geneen Roth has written best-selling books on emotional eating. In an article called “The Treat Trap,” she reminds us that in troubled times sweets seem to offer immediate relief; but unfortunately, their “fix” doesn’t last. The sweetness of chocolate lasts for a mere 30 seconds and after we’ve indulged, the original problem is still there. Then we have an additional problem: the guilt of an unhealthy indulgence on top of the original stressor.
Guilty pleasures, even when sweet, ultimately leave a bad taste. If you find yourself looking for unhealthy distractions when you’re dealing with a stressful situation- Avoid the treat trap! Instead of turning to chocolate, why not turn to God?
Each one of us has an inner voice that calls for attention, affirmation, and praise. We like to be recognized. Sometimes that voice screams to be heard when we feel we’ve been wronged. We want to speak out and explain ourselves in an effort to justify our actions- often only to find that we’re trying to be heard over everyone else’s inner voice.
But seeking peace in Jesus Christ relieves you from the need to always be justifying yourself. It releases the burden of needing to be seen and being the center of attention. Through this peace that surpasses all understanding, we are freed up to accept life and all its challenges.
