Does God have in mind one person you’re supposed to marry? Can you miss God’s will? Where do you start in seeking God’s will? For the next two weeks we’ll consider six biblical foundations concerning God’s will, leaving us in a better position to discern what God wants us to do.
God hasn’t audibly spoken to say which job to take, what career to pursue, or which girl to marry. But he has told you a lot—a whole book full of direction, in fact. Don’t spend your life looking for a sign or enlightenment. God has already spoken. Instead of searching under every mystical rock, keep it simple—go get your Bible and read it.
We shouldn’t let anxiety defeat us. But there are things that we ought to be concerned about. How do we know when we’ve crossed the line from legitimate concern to sinful worry?
Psalm 26 teaches us how to harness criticism: it spurs stronger character, deeper trust, and more meaningful worship. Man might criticize for evil, but God intends it for good.
Have you ever let Easter sneak up on you? I sure have, and this year I’m determined to do better. I want the power and cosmic significance of this event to grip me–and my family. Here’s how I plan to do that this year.
Resentment burns like spreading and smoldering fires. If not properly dealt with, it can wield an addictive power in your life. Here are seven Biblical actions you can take to overcome resentment.
Anxiety at its root is a worship problem—a symptom of a heart that has dethroned the Sovereign creator and replaced Him with a fingernail-biting, bumbling, or malicious deity. The habit of humble, specific, and grateful prayer has the power to transform one’s entire orientation to see and worship God as he truly is—loving, powerful, and caring.
Marrying amiss is devastating, and I want to spare you that life-altering, unrelenting heartache. If you’re serious about waiting for the right husband, prayerfully consider these two faith-building projects and this biblically-based list of qualities.
It’s easy for churches to let single people “slip through the cracks,” or worse, to make them feel inferior. In light of the Bible’s instruction on singleness, churches can take specific steps to foster an environment where single believers are highly valued.
My sense of offended “justice” often rationalizes my resentment, allowing it to masquerade under the guise of righteousness. So how can I recognize the defiling infection of resentment and eradicate its stubborn root? Recovery from resentment begins not with another’s repentance, but with my own.
