J.W. Phillips
The very image of God in humanity, especially redeemed humanity, predicts that the primary medium of exchange would not be a buzzer, a siren, a drum or a trumpet but a human voice.It also predicts that what would be uttered by that voice would not be squeals, sighs, or stuttering,...
Anxiety is approaching the future with fear. What helps anxiety is not more faith. It is living a more virtuous life.
“I was going to tell you, but I thought you’d get angry,” says Cheater. “You’re really going to blame me for your cheating and lying?” asks Faithful Spouse. Really, gonna go with that?! The sad thing is that we–faithful spouses–often let Cheaters off the hook. Of course, you cannot get angry or then you confirm … Continue reading "Gonna go with that?!"
Women Marry Men They Don't Love Because Of These 7 Reasons
Sheryl H. Boldt
When you think about some of the worst acts you’ve ever committed, can you recall how you got to that point? One wrong thought gave way to another, which led to an immoral choice, which gave birth to a lie. The lie led to another wrong thought, another immoral choice, another lie.
J.W. Phillips
Most people go through life with the belief that God keeps his distance, at least in the way he communicates with them.Given this belief, and a life that seems to reflect it, theirs is the composite God of:reflections from nature,deductions from reason,projections from hope, andinjections from feeling.The Bible is used...
(A post from Emmanuel Baptist Church.) We conclude this series by asking: if Jesus paid for our sin, why do we still suffer?
Worship leaders—are your worship services feeling a bit rote? Looking for a way to inject a little bit of creativity and life into your corporate worship experience? After decades of leading worshi…
Carol McLeod
From Guest Blogger Barbara Wright: Baskets brimming with the last offerings from our summer gardens are one of the most beautiful harbingers of Fall. We feel it in the air- Thanksgiving is just around the corner...
Today’s devotion is an excerpt from Momma Moments with God: A 90-Day Devotional. If you are a mom, this book will encourage your soul to know that you have the most important job on earth…and God is right there with you. If you’re not a mom, I bet you know someone who needs this encouragement too! (Make sure and take a look at the interior of this beautiful gift book!)
By Elizabeth Prata I wrote recently that for a Bible times person to travel, there were only 3 ways. By ship, like Jonah did when fleeing God, on an animal like Balaam on his donkey, and by foot, l…
Handel’s Messiah Story See also Messiah – with Bible verses and references Hallelujah Chorus – Messiah – International Choirs The Messiah Story – its early impact in history &…
Revive Our Hearts
The weeds of neediness must be pulled out or they threaten to subvert the very purpose of mentorship: cultivating dependence on Christ.
J.W. Phillips
When it comes to hearing God’s voice, we must guard against extravagant claims.It is not uncommon to hear preachers say that God is talking to us all the time. This says way too much, and by raising an erroneous standard, it can unwittingly burden the believer.If this claim of nonstop...
Signs A Married Man Wants To Cheat With You
The Weekly Speak is a curated rundown of the week’s top stories with Christian commentary and analysis. Sign up today to get the Weekly Speak in your email every week!AI Goes to ChurchChatbots and AI are rapidly becoming staples in our public consciousness. You can ask them questions, assign them tasks, and even entreat them for advice. There is a day coming when we may have constant companions in our ear buds or glasses guiding us through our days and making our decisions. What could possibly g
When the infidelity betrayal is fresh, a temptation exists to write off an entire gender. I think this is very common for faithful spouses. I think it is part of the grief process. We feel vulnerable and betrayed. The trauma of it all makes us want to avoid putting ourselves in a place where … Continue reading "Temptation to write off all…"
Signs Your Husband Secretly Wants A Break From The Marriage
If A Husband Is Giving Up On His Wife He Does These 8 Things
Laura Moseley
Whether we like it or not, social media is everywhere. No matter where we turn, there is an advertisement or a recommendation to follow on some social media cha