The Origins of Easter are rooted in European traditions. The name Easter comes from a pagan figure called Esatre (or Eostre) who was celebrated as the Goddess of Spring by the Saxons of Northern Europe. A festival called Esatre was held during the spring. Equinox by these people to honor her. The Goddess Esatre’s earthly… Continue reading The Origin of Easter
To God Be The Glory-Honoring God
No matter what we accomplish in life, the credit and praise belongs to God. You and I may think we deserve some credit for our achievements.” While it is nice and much appreciated to receive “RECOGNITION and APPRECIATION,” for what we do; Our gifts and talents are from God, so He is deserving of all… Continue reading To God Be The Glory-Honoring God
Satan’s Greatest Weapon Is Man’s Ignorance of God’s Words
Don’t Be Ignorant of Satan’s Devices. We are living today in a lost world. Satan the devil hates us and wants to destroy us. We must be aware of our enemy’s weapons and tactics, because our “spiritual life,” depends on it. We must follow Apostle Paul’s example and not be ignorant of Satan’s devices: 2… Continue reading Satan’s Greatest Weapon Is Man’s Ignorance of God’s Words
Overcoming Difficult People
Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward… Continue reading Overcoming Difficult People
Everybody Is Not Your Friend, So Keep God First
Everybody isn’t your friend. Just because they hang around you and laugh with you doesn’t always mean they are for you. Just because they say they got your back, doesn’t mean they won’t stab you in it. “Even some people who profess to be Christians.” People “Even some professing Christians,” pretend well. Jealousy sometimes doesn’t… Continue reading Everybody Is Not Your Friend, So Keep God First
Integrity Matters: A Powerful Witness
Proverbs 16:11 A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: all the weights of the bag are his work. Brothers and sisters, honest weights and scales matter to God, because God is perfectly true. Falsehood and dishonesty do not merely cheat people, they also offend God. A few days ago, I took my car to… Continue reading Integrity Matters: A Powerful Witness
Facts About Pastors Many Church Members Are Unclear On
Most pastors hesitate to teach the biblical understanding of the role of pastors because to do so might sound self-serving as though they were trying to carve out a larger role for themselves in leading the church. This is a serious error for which we are now paying as many congregations are turning the minister… Continue reading Facts About Pastors Many Church Members Are Unclear On
God’s Love: Tell Someone You Know About Jesus
One can give no better explanation of God’s love than John 3:16-17, 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the… Continue reading God’s Love: Tell Someone You Know About Jesus
The Liebster Award
The Liebster award is for bringing awareness to other new bloggers…….from the Global Aussie: “The earliest case of the award goes as far back as 2011. Liebster in German means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, peasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.” I was nominated by Vanessa Williams over at Living like a green olive… Continue reading The Liebster Award
Do You Love Like Christ?
Brothers and sisters, base every relationship on the unconditional love of Christ. Relationships can be fragile. Everything’s fine if two people are traveling down the same road, but what happens if those two people don’t see eye to eye, or open animosity is evident? The Christian’s role in a relationship, any relationship is to love.… Continue reading Do You Love Like Christ?
