If the world hates you, just remember that it has hated me first. If you belonged to the world, then the world would love you as its own. But I chose you from this world, and you do not belong to it; that is why the world hates you.
“If God Is Good, Why Do I Suffer?”
I am just discovering RC Sproul, and I see why he comes so highly recommended. As this was my first …
“Progressive Christianity is Dangerous”
Christianity, although a fairly old religion, continues to be reinterpreted as new eras and perspectives comes along. In a YouTube …
Taking an ‘L’
Have you ever done something over and over again, knowing it would produce a negative result each time you did …
“Christians and the LGBTQ Conversation”
The LGBTQ conversation is a widespread topic, and Sean McDowell talks about it many places with many people. In an …
Sweet plantains fried in palm oil
Sweet plantains are so delicious, especially when they are perfectly sweet and fried well. These can be served with so …
Whispers of Wisdom
I’m not sure how I acquired this book, but I decided to give it a chance; I wanted to explore the Bible more, and this seemed a great opportunity to do so, as I wasn’t quite sure where to start. In this post, I will discuss my experience with this book, as well as what to expect if you buy it for yourself (or someone else).
Life as a beautiful girl
I used to use my beauty to my advantage. Just sensing someone found me attractive was all it took to …
The whole armor of God
Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power. Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil’s evil tricks. For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age. So put on God’s armor now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy’s attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground. So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight around your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate, and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace. At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One. And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you.
Hearing and doing
Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry. Human anger does not achieve God’s righteous purpose. So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you.
Testing your faith
My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way, for you know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the result is the ability to endure. Make sure that your endurance carries you all the way without failing, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all. But when you pray, you must believe and not doubt at all. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is driven and blown about by the wind. If you are like that, unable to make up your mind and undecided in all you do, you must not think that you will receive anything from the Lord.