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What life lessons can we learn from Hannah in the Bible? Here you will find a discouraged, barren woman. Not the typical place you’d look for inspiration and encouragement. But in the midst of these two brief chapters, there are nuggets of important life lessons to be learned so we can use them in our …
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What are the Beatitudes in the Bible? Christians and non-Christians alike have heard about them but most likely don’t know exactly what they are or why they are so important. The Beatitudes, like many other stories in the Bible, can be a bit confusing without some sort of “cheat sheet.” Not to worry! We are …
What are the parables of Jesus? Why did Jesus talk in stories? How many parables of Jesus are there? It’s true that it can often be difficult to understand the stories in the Bible because of the way they are written. And the Parable of Jesus are no different. So, if you are wanting to …
Jesus was a master storyteller and the parable of the weeds is no exception. However, much more than just a simple story, they held important spiritual truths that are still relevant for us today (even if we might not be able to relate to the language of the day). A parable is just that, an …
What does the parable of the lamp on a stand mean for Christians today? I remember singing “This Little Light of Mine” as a child complete with exaggerated hand motions. Truth be told, I thoroughly enjoy singing it today with my four-year-old son. The song may be simple, but it teaches an important truth. Let’s …
A parable is a spiritual lesson Jesus taught using everyday objects. In the case of the parable of the fig tree, Jesus is instructing his people to be watchful, to understand the times, and to be ready. I can’t think of a time that this parable is more applicable for us than today. We are …
Parables are engaging and intriguing at the same time. Jesus taught heavenly truths and concepts in simple stories about everyday occurrences. The parable of the mustard seed might be a simple story told to a group of people well familiar with agricultural practices, but the hidden truths are significant for us two thousand years later. …
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The story of Hagar in the Bible is a picture of God’s goodness and grace at work, but her story is also marked by the painful reminder of what happens when we run ahead of God’s plan for our lives, and how our choices don’t just affect us. Hagar is often a forgotten character of …
The story of Naomi in the Bible has long been one that fascinated me, as a woman of the Bible her story stands out in the midst of others. Not because of her leadership skills like Ester, or Deborah, not because of her prayers like Hannah’s prayers for a child in 1 Samuel. We know …
The season of Advent is upon us! It is a time when Christians prepare for Christmas. There are many traditions that go with this special time. Some people light candles each day to remind themselves of God’s mercy; others give gifts to those in need. But no matter what you do during Advent, your focus …