This is the second post in a series on what the Bible teaches about patience. To read the first post, click the title below. How Does the Bible Define Patience? The Immense Patience of God To say that God has been patient with me would be a colossal understatement. I gave my life to Christ after what I… Read More
How Does the Bible Define Patience?
Patience In our fast-paced, self-focused, results-oriented world, cultivating the fruit of patience safeguards us from being torn apart by the rapid currents of life. Patience is very important in a Christian’s life. It affects every aspect of our lives—our relationship with God, ourselves, and others, as well as our overall well-being, career, and finances. Exhibiting the fruit of… Read More
Understanding the Fear of the Lord
Today, I’m sharing an article written by my friend and ministry partner, who chooses to remain anonymous. Using Scriptures, she teaches us about the importance of walking in the fear of the Lord. My prayer for us is that as we read her article and meditate on the Scriptures, we will truly begin to live daily in the fear… Read More
What Does it Mean to be Crucified with Christ?
What Does it Mean to be Crucified with Christ? As we have been drawing closer to Resurrection Sunday this year, the Scripture that has been playing and replaying in my mind are Paul’s words to the Galatian church from Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The… Read More
How to Receive and Enjoy God’s Rest
Article written by Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown How To Receive and Enjoy God’s Rest As a busy mother of two and a physician, I have experienced profoundly busy seasons in my life when my plate was full of tasks and obligations. Busy led to chronic sleep deprivation, fatigue, and eventually burnout. As I picked up the pieces, reset my priorities, and… Read More
Judges Chapter 5: Praising God for Victory
Reflections from Judges Chapter 5: Choosing God over Self Scripture Read: Judges Chapter 5 Key Scripture: “Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I, even I, will sing to the Lord; I will praise the Lord, the God of Israel, in song.” Judges 5:3 Judges Chapter 5: Observation Judges chapters 4 and 5 are very similar as they both recount the… Read More