How do we handle conflict? We can get swept up in trying to protect our reputation, retreating, or we can step into our role as ambassadors for Christ and seek the Kingdom. In this passage, Paul experiences a huge pushback from Ephesians for sharing God's identity. The Ephesians see the gospel as a threat to their manmade kingdoms. While our flesh may understand, it's crucial for us to follow the Spirit's leading above all else.
God wants our whole heart! We continue our exploration of a Healthy Heart today in Matthew 5: 8, where Jesus teaches in his Beatitudes...
What does it mean to fear the name of the Lord? In the NIV translation of the Bible, the word fear is often translated...
The Christian life isn’t always easy. There are times of drought and doubt. But as Elijah discovers in 1 Kings 17, God’s tests are...