Does our relationship with God have to come through Jesus?
Jesus is quite clear when he says in John 14:6, “No one comes to the Father except through me.” It would seem, then, that our relationship with God must be through Jesus. In order to have a relationship with God, one must be righteous. However, Romans 3:10 states that “no one is righteous, no not one.” [...]
What should I say in my prayer in the morning before going to work?
There is no better way for us to begin our day than in heart communion with our heavenly Father. How pleased God must be if our first waking thoughts turn to Him with a desire to praise and thank Him for another day of life. A few quiet moments to reflect on His unfailing goodness, [...]
Do our prayers need to specifically mention people and situations? Or can I just put it out there and let God do the rest?
When we approach God we come in sincere faith and by faith believe our prayers have an effect. “The heartfelt supplication (prayer) of a righteous man exerts a mighty influence.” (James 5:16, Weymouth) Jesus prayed generally for the Church. (See John chapter 17.) He also prayed specifically for Peter in the hours before he betrayed [...]
How does God want a husband and father to be a good provider?
First, I’d turn to Ephesians 5. The first verse says, “…be imitators of God…and walk in love as Christ has also loved us and given Himself for us….” With that in mind, let us consider how Christ loves us and is also our head.1 Corinthians 11:3, “the head of every man is Christ, and the [...]
Please explain Luke 23:28-31: – And Jesus… said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves and your children….
Scriptures are taken from the New American Standard Bible. On His way to Calvary, exhausted and already bleeding from many wounds, Jesus must have drawn pity from any in the crowds who had tender hearts. Women customarily followed those doomed to crucifixion on their way to execution, wailing. They often offered the victims a mixture [...]
How can a person find peace? Please share some Scriptures with us.
Perhaps you have heard the saying, “No God, no peace, know God, know peace.” This is a profound truth. True peace can ONLY be had by understanding, believing and fully loving God.Texts are taken from NIV (New International Version):Job 22:21-22, “Submit to God and be at peace with him…Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words [...]