Psalm 10 expresses a journey from anguish over God’s perceived absence in times of trouble to a confident plea for justice and assurance in His eternal kingship. The psalmist laments the oppression of the wicked and urges believers to be honest in their grief while trusting that God hears their cries and ultimately defends the oppressed.
Category Archives: Prayer
Small Group Study: Christianity and the Occult
This study aims to enhance biblical discernment among adult Christians regarding the occult, focusing on Christ as the ultimate truth source. Over four weeks, participants will engage in scripture readings, discussions, and personal reflections, exploring themes like God’s sovereignty, grace, and practical responses to occult practices, fostering faith and genuine understanding.
Understanding the Divide: Christianity and the Occult
The author reflects on their teenage exploration of the occult, ultimately recognizing its dangers in contrast to Christianity’s teachings. Christianity emphasizes absolute truth, submission to God’s authority, and salvation through grace, while the occult promotes subjective knowledge and self-deification. Believers are urged to reject occult practices and embrace biblical truth for spiritual fulfillment and eternal life.
Faith-Filled Words: Create Your Reality
Words are powerful spiritual instruments that shape realities and express faith. Drawing from biblical examples, the content emphasizes the creative potential of our speech, urging readers to plant positive, faith-filled words while renewing their inner dialogue. Ultimately, it encourages speaking life and truth to influence both personal and external circumstances.
Digging deeper into Biblical Numbers
The post explores the spiritual significance of the numbers 3, 7, 12, and 40 in the Bible, highlighting themes of completeness, perfection, authority, and testing. It offers insights and applications for believers, emphasizing God’s divine order and the importance of trust, reflection, and spiritual growth in daily life through these numbers.
Post 4: False Prophets and Deception in the Last Days
In an age of widespread deception, believers must discern truth from falsehoods, as warned in Scripture. Jesus and Paul cautioned against the rise of false prophets who distort teachings. Discernment is vital, requiring believers to anchor themselves in Scripture and equip themselves with spiritual armor, ensuring they remain steadfast in Christ.
Post 1: Prophecy vs. Paranoia — Discerning the Divine from the Deceptive
Biblical prophecy is God’s voice, delivered through prophets, revealing His plans with clarity and precision. In contrast, conspiracy theories stem from fear and speculation, often misleading individuals. Believers must discern the truth amid the chaos, testing claims against Scripture to avoid deception and navigate effectively through misinformation.
Choosing Faith: My Journey to Becoming a Christian
My journey to Christianity unfolded through personal struggles and reflections on faith, culminating in a transformative decision to surrender to God. Encounters with scripture brought hope, peace, and a sense of belonging, despite life’s challenges. Faith is depicted as an ongoing journey, emphasizing God’s acceptance of individuals as they are.
Understanding Unanswered Prayers: God’s Timing and Will
The Bible reassures believers that God hears their prayers, even when answers seem delayed or different from expectations. Hindrances like sin may affect responses, and God’s timing teaches patience and faith. Prayer fosters a relationship with Him, emphasizing closeness over immediate requests, reminding us to trust in His greater plan.
Why Do I Have to Attend Church Every Week?
The simple answer is you DO NOT HAVE TO attend church every week-BUT you should want to for many reasons. Early believers did not attend church, but they did meet every DAY in small groups in homes to learn and grow in Christ. As an evangelical Christian, attending church isn’t just a tradition—it’s a vitalContinue reading “Why Do I Have to Attend Church Every Week?”