Matthew 5:3 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. Matthew 5:3 New International Version, ©2011 (NIV) 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 GOD’S WORD Translation (GW) 3“Blessed are those who [are poor... Continue Reading →
Becoming Spiritually Strong
1 Peter 5:8-10 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him and be firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by your brothers in the world. 10 After you have suffered for a little while, the... Continue Reading →
How to Recognize and Overcome Any Spiritual Weakness
Edward D. Andrews 2 Corinthians 13:5 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 5 Keep testing yourselves to see if you are in the faith. Keep examining yourselves! Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you, unless indeed you fail to meet the test? When was the last time that we truly... Continue Reading →
Your Feelings Don’t Have to Control You
Intense negative thinking will always lead to at least a minor depressive episode or simple, painful emotion. Our thoughts based on a good mood will be entirely different from those based on our being upset.
How Are We to Understand Satan’s Battle for the Christian Mind?
Unravel the complexities of "Satan’s Battle for the Christian Mind". Explore the strategies of deception, temptation, and fear Satan employs to sow confusion and doubt in a believer's mind. Understand the importance of safeguarding our thoughts with the truth of God's Word and utilizing the full armor of God.
How Can We Deal with Spiritual Sicknesses of Mind and Heart?
The Father and the Son know our minds and hearts, as they created the first human couple. It was said of the Father to the Israelites, ‘for I am your healer.” (Ex. 15:26) Luke said of Jesus, that he “went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” (Ac 10:38) Therefore, we have the help we need to become spiritually strong and to remain that way until the return of Christ.