Running: The return of Noemi and her remaining daughter-in-law moved her community. Noemi had left Bethlehem-judah with her husband and two sons to live in the country of Moab. They left their home because of a famine that plagued their land. Noemi’s name marked her personality. Her name means pleasant and amiable. She was a
Strength, the end result of fasting.
The power of fasting: In 1973, an obese man named Angus Barbieri completed a 372-day fast. It is the world’s longest fast recorded. He weighed 465 pounds and lost 276 pounds. He ended up weighing 180 pounds after his fast. Fasting is an ancient health remedy that doctors do not use. The benefits of fasting
The planting of God
Delight in God’s word: There is something special about enjoying what God says in his word. There are many purposes why people read God’s word. Reading God’s word provides the believers with spiritual nourishment (1Pt 2:2), growth in faith (Ro 10:17), instructions for daily living, and a connection with God. God’s word provides us with
Called to participate in the battle
Baby steps: When we first come to the Lord, he makes sure that our faith is secure. He supplies all of our needs, whether financial, physical, or emotional. Being born again is the most critical time in a believer’s life, because it is when all their spiritual attributes begin to form. Jesus sent his disciples
Let it sink
Actively working: God’s wonder-working power is always active, even when we don’t see it. He is actively working miracles of healing, deliverance, restoration, and whatever needs to be done where and whenever he wants. Gof is not bound to religious ideologies or dogmas that limit him from doing what he wants. The scriptures tell us
Your type of spirit
A variety of spirits: A spirit is known as the qualities of a person, forming the definitive or typical elements in his character. There are a variety of elements that describe a spirit, for example, evil, good, broken, contrite, helpless, weak, charming, deceiving, tired, destructive, and the list goes on. The spirit of a man
Without reservations, “The alabaster box”
Inside the box: The alabaster box was used to store expensive ointment. It was made of a hard, white marble-like substance. It was considered a precious stone. In Solomon’s time, it was used to make the pillars of the temple. The box was sealed tightly, so to open it, one had to either shake it
Draw me!
The five love languages: One of the things that spices up relationships is affection. Demonstration of one’s love for another person is crucial to the longevity of that relationship. We demonstrate affection to someone else when we hold hands, hug, and kiss. There are five languages that Dr. Gary Chapman speaks about in his book,
Baptized with fire.
Fruits: Every one of us is tasked with bearing much fruit. Once a soul has come to Christ and has been adopted into God’s family, they are expected to demonstrate that they are who they say they are. Christians are expected to behave like Christ followers. Jesus said that is how God receives glory: when
The gift from above “Healed with dust”
Good parenting: As parents, it is our responsibility to account for our children. It does not matter how old they get; we will continue to be responsible for them. Children are a blessing from the Lord (Ps 127:3). Parenting nowadays has become more challenging than ever, with all the legislation passed, but when the dust