“And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh.” (Galatians 5:24) Crucifying the flesh, that which is more commonly known as dying to self, is a phrase often spoken by Christians with great enthusiasm. It is a powerful Christian doctrine. It offers inner peace in exchange for the frustration we experience when we have yielded to the desires of our […]
Daily Devotional | God’s First Marriage – Adam and Eve Devotion
October 19, 2010
The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil by Nancy Nair God so wants us to be excited about being spiritually close to Him! When I think about how close I want to be with God, I think about how fortunate Adam was when he and God would walk and talk together in the Garden of Eden. Can you imagine how […]
Concept Review | 1 Corinthians 13:5 Word Study by Ken Nair
October 11, 2010
Maybe even more striking is this question: Does God (who is Love) on “Judgment Day” violate this Scripture? I think we can be assured that He is not! So how do we let I Corinthians 13:5 become a blessing to us? Let’s look at the language.
Relationship Help | How to Improve Your Walk with God
October 5, 2010
Today it is really hard to wholeheartedly walk with the Lord, because of all the distractions that confront us. Yet, God is still calling us to lay our all on the altar. So, there are questions I must ask myself, such as, what will I have to give up? Am I willing?
Relationship Help | Recognizing and Understanding Your Emotions
September 28, 2010
To be able to be the best helpmeet, we must also learn why we have different feelings and put a purpose to them so that when he asks us what is wrong we can say what we are feeling.
Concept Review | Matthew 5:23 Word Study by Ken Nair
September 22, 2010
“Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.” (Matthew 5:23) This is wise advice that can lead a Christian to greater spiritual strength. Doesn’t it seem curious that God would […]
Concept Review | Amos 8:7; Ezekiel 18:22 Word Study by Ken Nair
September 17, 2010
Both the book of Hosea and the book of Amos record how deeply God is offended at the nation of Israel because of their evil ways. From cheating their fellow-man in business, lying, to worshiping other gods.
Concept Review | Psalm 90:12 Word Study by Ken Nair
September 15, 2010
Discerning the will of God is a common human dilemma, especially in light of God informing us in Isaiah 55:8 that His thoughts are not our thoughts, nor are our ways His ways. But that does not mean that God does not want His thoughts to become our thoughts, or His ways to become our ways!
Marriage | Accomplishing Your Marriage and Relationship Resolutions
August 30, 2010
God shares with us that he created marriage to be a partnership and without your husband’s help, you will only be doing work that will be disposable at the end of the day, because those “things” are not the root of the problem.
Marriage | Understanding and Encouragement in Relationships
August 16, 2010
While reading my Bible, I find many verses that inspire, motivate and give me strength. Right now, I love what Philippians 2:1-16 says to me. You probably have your own verses that give you strength as you read them each day.