Sometimes because of past experiences or unrealistic expectations, we can find it hard to trust others. But Jesus is with us to walk us through our trust issues! From TrueFace………………..
https://www.trueface.org/blog/2021/2/12/3-reasons-its-hard-to-trust-people?__s=v2v3x83lgsotyrg4oc3q
Recent research by T. Rowe Price reveals that parents who are “trying to keep up with the Joneses” are more reluctant to talk to their kids about money, and 40% of parents are uncomfortable having …
Source: How Much Money Is Enough? (and Other Wisdom From Proverbs)
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.—2 Timothy 1:7
This article breaks down this oft-quoted verse, showing what is provided for believers through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. From Croosway……………………
https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-does-2-timothy-17-mean/
Hope is often hard to find in this world, and for Christians, that is the point! Our hope lies not in the things in and of this world, but our hope is in the Lord. I invite you to click the link and watch the accompanying video from Randy Alcorn and Eternal Perspectives Ministries……………
https://www.epm.org/blog/2021/Mar/1/encouragement-feel-lost-hope
Studying the Bible is both less complicated and more important than most believers think. Here are some thoughts to spark some thinking on this topic from Crossway…………………
Most of us struggle — or know someone who struggles — with depression. Here are some ways to help those you know from Core Christianity………………
And who couldn’t use some encouragement every now and then? From Crosswalk.com……..
I really like this overview of the Psalms from Knowable Word………….
This article makes a great point for all of us. If God settles all accounts when we die because it is for our best and brings Him glory, will He not also take care of us in life, to do what is best and to bring Himself the most glory? A fine article from Seth Lewis………………..
The author of this article makes a good point here: We need to be careful to not downplay the fact that Jesus was and always will be 100 percent human and 100 percent God. From Theology Curator………….
https://theologycurator.com/lets-stop-under-humanizing-jesus/
John wrote his Gospel with a specific plan in mind to illustrate how Jesus was and is the Son of God. And one of those plans wass to focus on seven “sign” miracles that Jesus performed to show His deity. Some good insights from Place for Truth…………
Biblical theology is understanding how the view of God changes and matures as one works their way through the Bible. Some good words of wisdom here from Southern Equip………………
https://equip.sbts.edu/article/7-ways-theology-can-change-bible-reading/?utm_source=twitter.com
More words of wisdom from Randy Alcorn. This time, on parenting teens. From Eternal Perspectives Ministries………………
Actually, there are probably more than just 10 reasons, but these are a good place to start! From Beautiful Christian Life……………..
Ahhh….paradoxes. We humans don’t like paradoxes, especially in our enlightened modern viewpoints and worldviews. Yet, life itself is full of paradoxes, and — as this article points out — the life of Jesus is one of paradox. And thus, paradox should also mark the life of all believers. From Core Christianity……………
In the Old Testament, the Israelites were separated by their sin from direct access to God. But in the New Testament, with the death and resurrection of Christ, the way is open to God for all believers. From Two Journeys…………………..
There are only three options for why the universe is here: 1) It has always been here; 2) It came about purely by chance; or 3) It was created by a transcendent, all-powerful Creator. Frank Viola explores this in more depth. From The Deeper Journey……………….
The accusing voice in our heads is NOT Jesus. Jesus is gentle with us. From For the Church……………….
Matthew Henry not only wrote a complete commentary on the Bible, but he also wrote a great prayer guide using Scripture to help believers to pray meaningful prayers to the Lord. The first type of prayer is Adoration. The second type is Confession. Here, he introduces the third type of prayer, which is Petition…………….
I have enjoyed this series on the fruits of the Spirit from Place for Truth. Lately in the evangelical world, gentleness has been getting a little bit of pushback, people saying that Jesus wasn’t gentle with the moneychangers or the Pharisees. But that is because they were leading the lost sheep of Israel AWAY from God. But for people who needed healing or a better understanding of the character of God, He was gentle…………….
This is maybe one of the hardest things for a Christian to handle in life, but here are a few ideas to help cope from the Theology of Work Project……………..
Here is an interesting little article in what our sleep habits might indicate about our faith in God. From Bible Mesh………………
You know this guy or gal? Don’t be this guy! From Biblical Counseling Coalition………………
Here is some thought-provoking and biblical advice on curbing our spending both before and after we are retired. From Retirement Stewardship…………….
Returning to a series we began a couple of days ago from Theolatte…………………
2020 was, according to many and for many, a year of being completely overwhelmed. According to research by Gallup, 2020 marked a year of a twenty-year low in mental health for Americans. While peop…
Source: Distinguishing Between Overwhelmed and Overworked and Why It Matters
I especially like #8 and #46. From Crossway……………….
The message here? God may send us to Egypt for a season, but He will eventually take us out again. From DashHouse……………..
This article takes the position that most people (even many Christians) are more concerned of receiving a sense of identity and worth from other people. However, we should all seek to see our truth worth and value through the eyes of God. And see to it that we live up to His view of us! From Richard E. Simmons III……………..
More in this series on apologetics from Theolatte.com………………..
For you folks who like to engage pre-believers and non-believers on matters of faith, God and the Bible, here is an article that makes the case to center your arguments on the Person of Jesus Christ. From Theolatte.com………….
If you have followed this blog for any length of time, you know that one of its primary purposes is to draw attention to other great blogs and websites that people might not know about. This article comes from the great website called BiblicalTraining, where anyone can receive seminary-level bible education for free. This is just one very small example of the great library of resources to be found there………………
I love this quote: “Jesus didn’t die just to take you out of hell and into heaven. He died to take Himself out of heaven and deposit Himself into you. From Frank Viola and The Deeper Journey…………..
I must admit that for much of my life, I tended toward being a “half-empty” kind of person. I am glad that with the aid of the Holy Spirit, that has now changed (for the most part!). From Christian Crier……………..
What a lovely article! Just as we sometimes have to tear down something to raisee up something better, so does God. From Cultivating Glory…………………….
How can you not love this article from Brant Hansen? He makes you laugh and tear up at about the same time! From Faith Gateway……….
My son is like me. He’s not much into athletics. But we signed him up for a flag-football league when he was in sixth grade. My wife told me the league needed someone to coach my son’s team, the Rams, and I told her, point-blank, I would not be doing it. I know nothing abouta href=’https://www.faithgateway.com/and-lo-the-kingdom-of-god-is-like-a-terrible-football-team/’ title=’Read more’ …/a
Source: And Lo, the Kingdom of God is Like a Terrible Football Team – FaithGateway
This is a very tough topic both emotionally and theologically. The big takeaway for me from this article is that Christ defeated death at His resurrection, and so Christ owns death and commands it to His greater redemptive purposes. A thought-provoking article from Desiring God…………………..
I am a naturally anxious person, so anything I can find that will help me focus on God rather than my inner thoughts and fears, I gravitate toward. That is why I believe someone may get some serious encouragement from this article as I did! From Servants of Grace……………..
My blog here at averagechristiannet.net is going nowhere, but my wife and I have now started a second blog that will focus on our personal ministries through Paraclete.Net. If you wish, we would love you to visit us at https://paint-and-pen.com !!!!
I love this article in the way that it combines some Christian history with a look at faith through the words of one of my all-time favorite hymns. From the blog of Lisa LaGeorge………..
I write a lot about suffering and trials for a few reasons. Some of those reasons are that we will ALL face trials (from the very lips of Jesus!), and that the Bible — especially the New Testament — emphasizes enduring trials as one of the main ways that God grows our faith and draws us closer to Him. Here is another good article from Theology & Life………..
Here is an answer to this question posed to Christian astrophysicist and apologist Hugh Ross. Reasons to Believe…………………
Too many articles written to Christian husbands tend to pile on them pretty hard, after all, it is hard to love our wife like Christ loves the Church. But this article from Randy Alcorn does not focus on that “get your life together” message as much as to provide some tools for husbands. From Eternal Perspectives Ministries……………..
You don’t have to understand the Trinity (who does?), to appreciate that we have now been invited into the eternal fellowship of the Godhead. Check out this quote from J.I. Packer (mentioned in the article): If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means he does not understand Christianity very well at all. From Tabletalk Magazine………….
I love this article from the UK and THINK………………
Some good advice and encouragement for all believers at all times! From Mental Grace Health Alliance……………
Here’s a pretty fresh new take on how to make your Bible reading and Bible study more meaningful. From New Wineskins………………..
One of the reasons I write this blog is because I am not a pastor or seminary professor or best-selling author. I am just a guy who follow Christ, and I worked for somebody else my entire adult life. So, articles like this one mean a lot to me, and hopefully to other normal Christian Joes and Jills! From the Theology of Work Project……………………
Having a servant heart like Christ is impossible in our own strength, but possible with the help of the Holy Spirit. If you are married, or a parent, or have a job, you pretty much have a chance to serve others before yourself every single day. A worthwhile article from Two Journeys……..
Source: The Servant Heart of Christ: Delighted Even to Die | Articles | Two Journeys
