Understanding what the Bible says and applying it in everyday life is quite different. It is common knowledge that many Christians know their Bible well and hear the same sermon time after time but cannot help but wonder how this all applies to their life. How can a person apply biblical principles during an uncomfortable […]
In every believer’s life, there comes a moment of stopping and asking, am I really growing? Not simply attending church service, looking up a single verse, and doing things the “Christian” way, but really growing spiritually, drawing nearer to God and becoming more and more patient, loving, and rooted in the teaching of the Bible. […]
However, there is also a verse in the Bible, which seems very simple, yet after reflection turns out to be very profound. In Galatians 5:16, Apostle Paul tells us Walk in the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the desire of the flesh.” One sentence holds a whole system of life principles. The phrase “walk […]
Fear is one of the most genuine emotions that a person can have. This emotion surfaces when there is uncertainty in the surroundings, when anything precious to you is endangered, when your future seems unsure, and when circumstances seem bigger than your capability to deal with them. No one is unfamiliar with fear, not even […]
If you have studied Protestant Christianity or church history at all, there is one Latin expression you have definitely run into before; it may not sound like much, but it actually holds a lot of weight – Sola Scriptura. Perhaps you have seen it mentioned in a sermon, a book, or even during your Bible […]
Picking up the Bible for the very first time or even after many years of having one can be quite intimidating. One can easily feel the pressure of understanding the 66 different books, the variety of writing styles, the many unpronounceable names, and the ancient events and history that are mentioned there. One might feel […]
There exists a unique sense of happiness when you read an excellent novel and learn that there will be more books to read. It is the anticipation of the new worlds, characters, and stories that make up good series writing so captivating. The reader does not simply complete the reading. He waits for the new […]
Do you remember the last time that reading a book kept you up late into the night because you could not wait to find out what happens next? The odds are good that it was a thriller, and if it involved issues of power, mystery, and corrupt politicians engaged in shady dealings, it was a […]
There is just something about the military thriller genre that hooks the reader right from the opening pages of the book. It is the drama of a plot line that is charged with high stakes and an overwhelming sense that disaster is imminent and only you can prevent it. What sets a compelling thriller apart […]
Living the Christian life in today’s generation may prove to be quite hard some days. There are a lot of things happening around and distractions that might pull you off track and away from focusing on Christ amid all else. From social media to job pressures, to stress, as well as people, it can slowly […]