"Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, 'I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the Lord.' And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it...And Shaphan read it before the king [Josiah]...Now it happened, when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, that he tore his clothes. Then the king commanded...'Go, inquire of the Lord for me, for the people and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that has been found; for great is the
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We live in a society where worth and value is measured by our possessions, position, and power. So many women struggle against the strain of trying to keep up and compare themselves to other women who seem to have it all. As women, we feel we are not worthy and valuable when what we do would be looked-down by most of society, hence the all too familiar game of comparison and feelings of being unworthy crouch upon us.
Especially for women, we can struggle as we try and find
During his earthly ministry Jesus Christ had thousands of followers and wherever he went the crowds gathered to see and hear him. In truth Jesus could have been compared with any rock star of this age as he went from place to place proclaiming the gospel, and at times the crowds were so large and their spiritual hunger so great that he kept them listening for long hours until they were famished and some were near exhaustion. Yet when Jesus died on the cross, after three and a half years of
Phillis Wheatley’s life would make for a fairly depressing TV miniseries, but her inner strength and contributions to African American literature shouldn’t be overlooked.
I can imagine the discussion in the CBS conference room: “February sweeps … Black History Month … Clinton allegations … let’s do a miniseries on Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings!” Not that there isn’t a story to be told, or that the founding Fathers should be exempt from investigation. It’s just that, as far as I can te
What assets must you acquire this year to enjoy a successful life? As you prepare to take giant steps towards a most fruitful year, there is need for you acquire the things that really matter for indelible success. How you start truly determines your end result. This article gives the three assets you must possess to have a glorious year ahead.
But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison - Genesis 39:21 (KJV)
And
Ephesians 5:22 "Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord."
Candace Cameron Bure has gotten some attention from the media lately in her book , "Balancing It All" , she writes of submitting to her husband.
In today's culture the word submission often has a negative connotation. After all, the woman of today is supposed to be "equal" to her male counterpart and the idea of submitting to a man often brings negative images of abuse to mind. God does not give permission for m
Candace Cameron Bure has gotten some attention from the media lately in her book , "Balancing It All" , she writes of submitting to her husband.
In today's culture the word submission often has a negative connotation. After all, the woman of today is supposed to be "equal" to her male counterpart and the idea of submitting to a man often brings negative images of abuse to mind. God does not give permission for m
What is "Spiritual Warfare?" In general, spiritual warfare is the "conflict" betwen good and evil. It is the ongoing battle between two diametrically opposed kingdoms: God's and Satan's.
We all, no matter who we are, how much money we have, how much education we have, where we live, how religious we are - we all deal with spiritual warfare.
We are in spiritual warfare in our homes, in our relationships, our marriages
Romans 12:2, And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God (KJV). For the Christian, opportunities to conform to the way the world does things are all around us. It's human nature to want to belong. It's natural to want to be included as opposed to excluded.
Everyone wants to be a part of th
by Ngozi Nwoke
Do you have a success plan for the New Year? What important steps are you taking towards achieving your goals? The fulfillment of your plans largely will depend on the steps you will take from now on. This post states the importance of prayer in your pursuit for success in the year.
Pray without ceasing - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV)
So He said to them, "This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting." - Mark 9:29 (NKJV)
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but
Pray without ceasing - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV)
So He said to them, "This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting." - Mark 9:29 (NKJV)
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but
by Justus Ondieki
'Hey, young man, look up!'
'I am sorry sir' I answered. A man twice my age was staring at me while he spoke those words. I had accidentally stepped on his foot as I was busy walking and talking on phone. It is in the heart of the city, the first day of the year, everyone in town is busy as ever, so much noise, music all over, people moving from one store to another, children holding hands with their lovely parents, business men ushering customers to their stores and oh, it
2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Every time a new year rolls around, people begin to think about things they can change in their lives. Some people say that they are going to lose weight and start eating healthy. Others say that they are going to go back to college or get out of debt. Some say that they are going to write a book or start their own business. And others commit to gett
1. Treat others as you would have them treat you:
Treat other people in the manner that you want them to treat you. This is a hallmark of Christianity. Be kind to people, even when they are unkind to you. That way, you set an example for them, you become a representative of the Christian faith.
"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you" - Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 7:12 (NIV)
2. Help people:
In Matthew 25:34-40, Jesus tells us that we are to give food to those who are
by Louise Lee
INTRODUCTION
The desire to live forever is in the hearts of all mankind. Humanities studies and ancient civilization had testified to this. While "living forever" is still an unattainable myth among the Gentiles, God revealed the "how" to His people more than 2,000 years ago. Among the books of the Bible, Gospel of John contains the most material on "how to live forever" and is most explicit in its presentation. In this regard, this study seeks to explore the development of the ma
The desire to live forever is in the hearts of all mankind. Humanities studies and ancient civilization had testified to this. While "living forever" is still an unattainable myth among the Gentiles, God revealed the "how" to His people more than 2,000 years ago. Among the books of the Bible, Gospel of John contains the most material on "how to live forever" and is most explicit in its presentation. In this regard, this study seeks to explore the development of the ma
Facing one battle after another and feeling defeated, I turned to the Word of God to find answers and direction. I was seeking an understanding of why I am not receiving the victory. I was searching for the missing link. I know God heard me the first time that I prayed and the hundredth time that I prayed. I know He is more than able and listens to the cries of His children, so why in the midst of turmoil, do I still feel overwhelmed, defeated, anxious, worried?
2 Chronicles 20
The
Romans 12:2, And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God (KJV). For the Christian, opportunities to conform to the way the world does things are all around us. It's human nature to want to belong. It's natural to want to be included as opposed to excluded.
Everyone wants to be a part of the cool in crowd, but think about this for a moment. What is cool? Who
People have described me as fearless, which is funny because I'm scared of everything. A good friend once told me I was the bravest person he knew, also amusing because I live in a perpetual state of anxiety.
I've struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember -- though it wasn't diagnosed until high school. As a kid, I would pace the halls, peering out the window while I waited my mom to return home. Until I saw her car headlights, my brain swirled with dark, brooding thoughts that mayb
As you sit quietly thinking about your life, Stop! Read (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV) for yourself, which states,"Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new." Isn't that great news? Sin is gone forever, but you have the same mind. Do you know how to change your mind? It requires faith in the word of God, it's a simple process, but it takes diligence, persistence, determination, and dedication. God's ways are th
Galatians 4:1-7 - Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world. But when the fullness of the time had come God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons, and becau
by Ngozi Nwoke
How can I ever stop complaining and murmuring? Everyday has a load of opportunities to complain or murmur. Your response when they are presented to you determines the rest of the day and most times your life. It is your choice to respond positively, and for you to constantly make the right choice you need a thankful heart. This article depicts a thankful heart as a cure for complaining.
"nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer" - 1 Corinth
by Irma Green
I want you to know that, you choose to be angry. You may say "I don't choose to be angry, I am angry because of what that person did to me." They very well may have done or said something to upset you, may have done some thing you did not like - but how you "reacted" was your "choice".
Matthew 15:11 - Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man: but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.
When you are angry with someone and start saying bad things about that person - you ar
