2013 February

8 Prayers for Anxiety and Stress Relief

Anxiety and stress can really get the best of us sometimes. The more we dwell on the bad things, the worse we feel energy wise and health wise. Here are 8 prayers that you can pray in different situations of life’s troubles and problems. Strength Dear Omnipotent Father, the Almighty, all powerful God, give me […]

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John Piper Quotes: 28 Top Sayings

by Pamela Rose Williams

John Piper is a reformed, Baptist theologian who is frequently quoted. You might know him for his most famous book, Desiring God, although he has written several other books as well. He teaches of the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to teach truth to believers so that through Him we can know how to […]

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Baptism of Jesus: Bible Story and Importance

by David Peach

The story of the baptism of Jesus can be found in three of the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark and Luke . The book of John talks about the baptism in chapter 1, but does not give any details to the actual event. Each telling of the story involves only a few verses, yet so much […]

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What is Maundy Thursday? Is It Important?

by Robert Driskell

Maundy Thursday is the name given to the Thursday before Easter Sunday. It is typically a time of reflection on the life of Jesus and is usually accompanied by partaking of the Lord’s Supper. The word “maundy” is derived from the Latin word mandatum, which means command. It is called this because Jesus, during the […]

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Why The Bible Is Called The Bible? Is It Really Holy?

by Jack Wellman

Where did the name the “Bible” come from? Why is it called the Bible and is the Bible really holy as it claims? The Meaning of the Word Bible The word Bible comes from the Koine Greek word ta biblia or “the books” because the Bible contains 66 books. It is literally ta (the) biblia […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Prayer? A Christian Study

by Derek Hill

May I ask you a question? How often do you pray? Prayer is the “direct line” to God. It is the way that we communicate verbally and silently with God. Prayers that are said from faithful stewards are always heard and answered by God. If you don’t pray often, I encourage you to start praying […]

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The Wisdom Of God: 19 Bible Verses and Quotes

by Daryl Evans

The topic of wisdom comes up over and over again throughout the pages of Scripture. One whole book (Proverbs) seems devoted to the topic and many verses in Proverbs have the topic of wisdom (often contrasted with foolishness). Wisdom seems hard to obtain. Wisdom in general seems to bring our minds to someone with much […]

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The Sword of the Spirit: 5 Daily Spiritual Warfare Tips

by Robert Driskell

The final piece in the Armor of God is the Word of God, “…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication” (Ephesians 6:17-18 ESV). The Word of God is synonymous with the mind of God. It originates in God and it is communicated to us […]

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Discerning the Voice of God: 5 Christian Tips

by David Peach

Knowing God’s will and doing it is very important for the child of God. It is the way God leads us in our lives and causes us to say, “I know I am called by God to do this ministry.” But how does one find the confidence to say that they are doing what God […]

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Prayers and Scriptures for a Sick Child

by Pamela Rose Williams

Jesus said “… Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14 cf. Mark 10:14, 18:16) Children must have been pretty important for Jesus to be quoted in three out of the four gospels. Indeed they are important and to be entrusted with […]

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