What does the Bible have to say about our own families, whom we love, who gossip and degrade us? (Guyana)
Gossip is so easy to do. It makes the gossiper feel superior, even special, because he knows secrets. God condemns gossip. It is the opposite of love. Jesus said, “…the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil [...]
Please explain the difference between daily devotionals and daily verses.
There really is no difference. In the morning, it's good to set aside a few minutes to read a Bible verse with an accompanying commentary. Then all day reflect on that scripture to apply it to your life. At the top of the home page of Bible Christian Resources is found the Daily Heavenly Manna. The Manna is a [...]
What makes a true friend?
Proverbs (17:17, Bible in Basic English) says, “A friend is loving at all times, and becomes a brother in times of trouble.” This means that a true friend has love and concern for us in all aspects of our life, but especially when we are in trouble, just like a loving brother would. Friendly [...]
Please, can one say he knows the mind of God? (Ghana)
To know the mind of God, one must first “believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6), and that the reverence or fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10).The greatest expression of love from the Father is the precious gift of his own dear Son, Jesus, to be the redeemer of mankind. In [...]
What did Jesus write in the dirt when the pharisees were accusing the adulteress? (Panama)
The question comes from John 8:2-11: “Early in the morning he (Jesus) came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them, they [...]
What virtues did the people have in Acts 9? (Lesotho)
There are a number of noble Christians mentioned in the 9th chapter of Acts. Most notably is the Apostle Paul, then known as Saul. In verses 1-9, the marvel of his conversion is narrated. Paul’s sincerity of conscience is demonstrated in the very fact that Jesus would acknowledge and use him as one of the [...]