So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the unbelievers run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. … More God is Able
I went to Bethel Seminary in San Diego and I had the honor of studying under Dr Mark Strauss. I caught up with him this summer while I was back in San D and he told me he had been working on parts of the new NIV. This revision updated the 1978 version and will … More NIV 2010
If our devotion is to the cause of humanity, we will be quickly defeated and broken-hearted, since we will often be confronted with a great deal of ingratitude from other people. But if we are motivated by our love for God, no amount of ingratitude will be able to hinder us from serving one another. … More What is your goal?
Here’s a quote from Martyn Lloyd Jones about why he taught preaching and the value he saw in true preaching: “But, ultimately, my reason for being very ready to give these lectures is that to me the work of preaching is the highest and the greatest and most glorious calling to which anyone can ever … More Does your message connect?
How do you relate to God when this world bears down on you? Are you angry? Are you sad? Are you mad? Job lost his his house, his kids, his health, his friends, all his possessions. Listen to Rob Bell talk about Job’s response and our response in this NOOMA video. HT: @dkerry
The Codex Sinaiticus is now online. Read this description: “Codex Sinaiticus is one of the most important books in the world. Handwritten well over 1600 years ago, the manuscript contains the Christian Bible in Greek, including the oldest complete copy of the New Testament. Its heavily corrected text is of outstanding importance for the history … More World’s Oldest Bible
My friend Craig who works with me at Grace made this video to explain to some of the Youts (that’s youthes) the beginning of the story of Ruth. Enjoy!
“At that time people began to call on the name of the LORD.” Genesis 4:26 This is the first recorded worship in the Bible!!! After Cain kills Abel, Eve has another son, Seth who also has a son, Enosh, and the people WORSHIP GOD!
Here’s an interesting breakdown of the whole Bible into three parts: 1. Gen 1-2 ~ Creation 2. Gen 3 ~ The Fall 3. Gen 4-Rev 22 ~ Redeeming the Fall Thoughts?
Hosanna Palm ‘Sunday’. This is the day that Jesus arrived in Jerusalem; the week that he was killed and then after three days resurrected. There were many thoughts about his arriving this day but the biggest one was ‘Hosanna.’ Read this passage from John 12. 12 The next day the great crowd that had come … More Hosanna!
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