Personal Development
These posts discuss various aspects of personal development. They focus on practical ways that we can bring change to our lives.
Who was Abraham?
The story of Abraham is one of the most fascinating narratives in the entire Bible. It is the story of promise, disappointment, faith, weakness, tenacity, pain and joy. Abraham is such a large figure in the pages of the Hebrew Bible, it is no wonder that he has come to be known as “Father Abraham”
Fact or Fiction: What are the Gospels?
The Gospels are not biographies in the truest sense of the word, but they are biographical in their overviews of the life of Jesus. They all contain the story of Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, and his resurrection. At the same time, each Gospel presents some of the same stories, miracles, and teachings from Christ’s ministry. Each
Echoes
Just a few thoughts for today… “What we do in life echoes in eternity.” *No decision is unimportant. *Every step we take is getting us closer to or further away from our goals. *”There is no neutral ground in the universe. Every square inch, every split second is claimed by God, and counterclaimed by Satan.”
What are Christianity’s Primary Symbols?
Since the early days of the Church, Christianity has had certain symbols that have been used to identify other Christians and help represent the movement. One of the earliest of these symbols was the sign of the fish. Because of sporadic persecution, Christians had to be very cautious in how they connected with other believers.
Unlocking the Warrior Inside of You!
“A warrior, once he reckons his calling and endures its initiation, seeks three things. First, a field of conflict. This sphere must be worthy. It must own honor. It must merit the blood he will donate to it. “Second, a warrior seeks comrades. Brothers-in-arms, with whom he willingly undergoes the trial of death. Such men
Living Words
“Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn’t think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God—which, of course, it is. And this word continues to work in you who believe.” (1 Thessalonians 2:13) The Apostle Paul
When the Door Slams Shut!
“Faith is believing when you don’t see it, but it’s also obeying when you don’t understand it.” Rick Warren “Abraham obeyed without knowing where he was going.” (Hebrews 11:8) God doesn’t just ask us to believe things we can’t see. He also often requires us to obey when we do see but don’t understand. I