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Why do Christians believe in prayer? It seems like when bad things happen, Christians always respond with "I will be praying for you." Why is…

Today we’ll look at the final 2 parts of 1 Thessalonians

One of my favorite Worship Songs right now is "It Is Well with My Soul".Click Here for one of the many worship videos feautring…

Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” The beginning of wisdom is not about becoming more confident in our own ability—it starts with fearing the Lord, seeking Him, and walking in humility. Once we humble ourselves, we are also called to gain knowledge of the Holy One. And how do we do that? By reading His Word. True wisdom starts with God, not ourselves.

In the book The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis, Aslan gives a girl signs to follow that will keep her and her companions on the path to accomplish their mission.

“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 1:6 

Whatever is: True Noble Right Pure Lovely Admirable Excellent Praiseworthy Think about such things. (Philippians 4:8)

I love this quote and the challenge it presents. . .

“Taking advice requires humility and shows wisdom… We face the same dilemma [as Rehoboam in 1 Kings 12:1-24] in our own little kingdoms. Do we listen to the advice of older Christians, our parents, our in-laws, our mentors? Or do we stubbornly plow ahead on our own? … Why not take advantage of their wisdom? That does not mean that you must always do what they advise, but why not give them a good hearing and then consider the merits of their ideas? If it seems wise to you and your spouse, then go with it, remembering that it is your decision.”

When the religious (spirit) is operating, knowing about God substitutes for knowing God. And therefore, teaching is exalted. Church feels like a seminar — could be intellectual,

One of my favorite things is to feel small in God’s creation. I love to go for walks in the evening and by the time I return home, it will sometimes be dark, the sun long set. On the nights when the sky is clear and all I see are stars, I feel impossibly small. God created every single star, hung them exactly where they belong in the sky and yet He created me; and yet, He created you.