Tag: blessing

Hoping in God’s Promises

Misunderstanding the character of God can lead to bitterness, especially in adversity. But hope in His promises is a sure foundation for our faith.

Deuteronomy 8: Our Daily Bread

Embedded in human nature is a tendency to forget, and nothing seems to disappear quicker than gratitude. We need daily sustenance to remember God.

Being, Knowing, and Doing—Part 9: Relationships (Parenting Continued)

Parents are mediators of God’s love in their children’s lives, modeling the unconditional acceptance we have in Christ (not based on our performance). It’s therefore vital that parents walk by the Spirit in order to live out this calling in their hearts, home, and habits.

365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 12

This crucial chapter records the calling of Abram and God’s threefold covenant with him (involving land, seed, and blessing). God’s promise to bless “all the families of the earth” through Abraham’s seed was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

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The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12)

Delivered to the disciples (Matthew 5:2), the Beatitudes were clearly intended for those who had given their allegiance to Christ. They do not show how one enters into a relationship with God, but describe the characteristics manifested by one who is born anew. All Christians are meant to