Sometimes what perpetuates a vicious cycle of disobedience is a lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6a My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Getting destroyed from disobedience due to a lack of knowledge has serious consequences. In a quest for better understanding in order to avoid being ensnared, here are some insights to the question:…
Category: Learning God’s Principles in Daily Living
Get Up, Pick Up Your Mat, and Walk
Dear Self, Pain is real. No minimizing, trivializing, nor denying it. There is a time to weep. Tears need to be shed, feelings released, reality faced square. But it is not healthy to make an altar of pain. Ask God. Nag God. Talk to God. He can take the gut authenticity of your feelings. No…
Fight the Good Fight of Faith
Today’s YouVersion verse 1Tim 6:11 CJB But you, as a man of God, flee from these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, steadfastness, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith, take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you testified so well to your faith before many witnesses….
Dual Citizenship
It’s great to hear about people who are able to have the best of both worlds…er countries… with each passport they carry when they have dual citizenship. Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. But in heaven, no dual citizenship allowed. It’s either heaven or not. Those of us who are already of accountable…
Life Is Unfair
“Life is Unfair!” Have you ever thought or said this in frustration of what has been happening in your life? You may be surprised, but that is exactly what someone could be saying when they look at your life. Yes, despite the trials, grief, or injustice you face. Pastor Ann Chan of Covenant Evangelical Free…
Do Not Be Weary
Gal 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart According to David Guzik in his blueletterbible.com commentary of the above verse, the phrase “lose heart” in the ancient world was used for the kind of fear and weariness a woman…
Do Not Be Anxious
Phil 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. This verse is a command not to be anxious about anything. Everything is to be turned into a prayer with thanksgiving. Nothing too trivial. Nothing too impossible. God commands us to lift…
Do Not Be Afraid
Prov 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. According to the this verse, the starting point of wisdom (good judgment, soundness of decision) is the fear of the Lord. Knowledge without wisdom is just information. As the basic foundation of wisdom, fear of…
Encouragement In Persecution
When you experience mockery, exclusion, insults and other painful things because you are being “stupid, weak”, etc. for your obedience to the Word that is contrary to current popular world sentiments, be encouraged. It may be people very important to us who may reject us but we have this unrivaled comfort: Rom 8:31b If God…
Blessing for Persevering Under Trial
James1:12 NIV Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. The Lord Himself promises to bless with the crown of life those who persevere under trial. Promises are only valid for the…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 