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We can and do work as hard as we can…Yet, it is God Who gives the increase! The phrase “it is God who gives the increase” comes from the Bible, specifically 1 Corinthians 3:6-7. It means that while people can plant seeds or do the work, it is ultimately God who causes growth and brings about results. TheContinue reading “Think on this…”

We can and do work as hard as we can…Yet, it is God Who gives the increase! The phrase “it is God who gives the increase” comes from the Bible, specifically 1 Corinthians 3:6-7. It means that while people can plant seeds or do the work, it is ultimately God who causes growth and brings about results. TheContinue reading “Think on this…”

The Bible says that pride is a destructive sin that leads to downfall, disgrace, and separation from God. It is considered a sin that God hates, viewing it as self-worship and the root of other sins. The Bible contrasts pride with humility, which is said to lead to honor, wisdom, and grace.  The destructive nature of pride WhatContinue reading “Decide to live BEYOND pride!”

Being “blessed” can mean feeling fortunate or experiencing happiness due to good fortune, such as good health or loving relationships. In a religious context, it often means being favored by God, being in a state of inner peace and happiness regardless of circumstances, or being set apart for a higher purpose.  General and secular meaningsContinue reading “Be blessed, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

To “offer Christ at a discount” means to misrepresent the Gospel by removing or minimizing the demands of true Christian discipleship. The term is closely associated with the theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s distinction between “cheap grace” and “costly grace”.  Cheap grace vs. costly grace In his book The Cost of Discipleship, Bonhoeffer warns against “cheap grace,” which offersContinue reading “Do you, have you, can you be offered Jesus at a discount?”

The phrase “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” comes from the Bible, specifically the book of Philippians, and describes a sense of peace that is beyond human comprehension. It is a supernatural gift that guards the heart and mind, offering tranquility even amid life’s chaos and challenges. This peace is obtained through prayer, supplication, and thanksgivingContinue reading “Know this… Be at peace, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.”