PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY
When we read about Jesus’ life, we marvel at how He always exhibited extreme calm and wisdom, no matter how much others reviled, attacked, or mistreated Him. How can we, as His followers, overcome our natural instincts to feel offended when insulted and love others like our Saviour does? ...
In the beginning, when the church was first established on earth, the disciples boldly prayed that God would stretch out His Hand to heal and perform signs and wonders in Jesus’ name. God answered their prayers by filling all of them with the Holy Spirit as well as boldness, and...
God is Spirit. As His children, we are to be filled with the Holy Spirit and sing praise to Him with our spirits, not just our minds, and “address one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with our hearts.” God’s Spirit...
God has always sent prophets to His people, and He hasn’t stopped. The New Testament shows us that God’s house is built on the foundation of the prophets and apostles and that “prophecy is a sign not for unbelievers but for believers.” In fact, God will reveal His plans to His...
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There is a rest that goes much deeper than just physical rest. It’s God’s gift of rest for our souls. When Adam and Eve were still in the Garden of Eden, they knew God face-to-face. They did not lack anything. Their souls rested in their trust in their supreme Creator...
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Jesus compared genuine believers to branches that …
Our prayers are sacred to God. He values His time …
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God declared that He would pour out His Spirit in …
Do our prayers feel repetitive and dry? Does our r…
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Most of us have asked, “What is my ultimate purpos…