Envying, strife and divisions had reduced the early Corinthian Christians back to the natural, or carnal, state that they were in before they were born again. It had so stunted their spiritual growth that they couldn't understand the things the Apostle Paul wanted to teach them.
Peace
If there’s one thing that interrupts your day and brings it below what you would call a “good day,” it’s the absence of peace. Bad news, an attack of illness, unexpected interruptions to your schedule, and so on.
“Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches” –Proverbs 24:3-4, NKJV.
Do you find yourself struggling to combat negative reports? Is fear trying to get a foothold in your life each time you hear what’s happening around the world? If so, here are five scriptures that you can use to combat that fear and stir up your faith.
Let’s face it: Christmas, the season in which we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, can be anything but peaceful.
Are you waiting for an answer to prayer, and you don’t know what to do? You’re really trying to remain patient, but you need wisdom that can only come from the Holy Spirit. Here are six scriptural confessions to help you stand in faith while you’re waiting for your answer:
Are you struggling with an addiction? As long as you stare at the problems in your life that keep you bound, they will always own you. When Jesus died for us on the cross, He gave us back our authority over our senses.
If you are new to the Christian life or new to a Spirit-led life, you may be wondering how the Holy Spirit affects your life. Can having Him in your life really make a difference?
With every day that passes, you can be grateful that God has provided His people with a place of refuge. That protection is available to you, your family and your home 24 hours a day, seven days week.
Do you want to live a more satisfying, happier and productive life? Your thoughts are key for achieving that goal.
Everyone has days when they need more joy to embrace the life God has given them. In fact, some of Paul’s final words of encouragement included the command, “Always be joyful” (1 Thessalonians 5:16). If you need to give your day a shot of joy, here are five ways to do it.