One time when I was teaching a home bible study, random thoughts kept bombarding my mind. People asked me to pray for them, and when I did, the thoughts got worse! I was trying to concentrate on what the person was asking me to pray for, and strong thoughts like “Aren’t you hungry?” would come […]
Finding Friendships
One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20 I’ve known my friend for about a decade. When we met, she was already married with children and a devoted Christian who is actively involved in her church. I used to listen patiently to her concerns […]
Biblical Finances Blog
I have a separate blog for Biblical Finances here.
Is Sexual Sin Hindering Your Success?
Did you know aligning yourself with sexual sin can hinder you success? Here are the definitions of the words adultery and fornication in the Greek and Hebrew. New Testament was written (mostly) in Hebrew, and New Testament in Greek. Hebrew—zanah, zaw-naw’; adultery, fornication, and idolatry. Greek—porneia, por-ni’-ah; adultery, incest, fornication, and idolatry. The definitions from […]
The Difference between Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!” Matt 18:21-22What is forgiveness? The biblical definition of forgiveness is:Forgiveness: (Strong’s G836) to leave, forsake, let alone!Forgiveness is something Jesus commands you to do! However, forgiveness is […]
Is Bitter Envy Blinding You From the Truth?
I know personally, what it feels like to have unanswered prayers. To have loved ones betray you. To have someone you thought was your friend, stab you in the back. To go though an unfair trial. To be raped, to be molested, to be beaten, to be stolen from. To be cheated on, to go […]
How to Bear Good Fruit
Before I was a Christian, I bore horrible fruit. Coming from an abusive childhood, I was a mean, bitter, young adult. I was raised by an abusive dad, step-dad and mom, so all I knew was to be horrible too. I used men on purpose, and was very awful to them. I bore bad fruit everywhere I […]
Do you need to be water baptized?
When I first gave my life to Christ, I knew nothing about God’s Word because I was raised atheist. My mom said if I was ever water baptized she would disown me. One time my mom sneezed and I said “God, bless you!” copying what I heard other kids say. My mom told me to […]
The Grace to Obey
Are you tired of trying to obey God? Do you get frustrated when you feel you are in a cycle of trying and failing? The Word of God says; For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of […]
Should we fear a virus?
In the beginning of the year 2020, I saw a weird new virus called Covid-19 on TV. Spread through China and Italy. I never thought it would come to America where I live. During my morning devotional time, I heard the Holy Spirit whisper this to my spirit, “If you don’t submit to the spirit […]