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“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9)- such a popular phrase from a well-known part of the Bible called the Beatitudes. But what exactly does it mean for us as Christians and followers of Christ? If you think about it, peace is usually the opposite concept of war …
Who was Rebekah in the Bible? Well, she’s the original ‘mail order bride!’ Don’t believe me? Read Genesis 24. It’s true! There’s a beautiful legacy of women in the Bible we can learn from. Many of them show us complicated pictures with a mix of good things we should copy and other things we should …
Do you know the real story of Sarah in the Bible? Sarah, the mother of the Israelites, is such a fascinating person. She goes along with some pretty big changes Abraham makes to their lives. Moving cross country was a very big deal back then. She was with Abraham all through his story and saw …
Who was Jael in the Bible? Have you ever wondered about that woman in the Bible who drove a tent peg through a man’s head? That would be her! But why on earth would she do something like that? I mean, wow! Tuck the man in, let him fall asleep, and then end his life? …
Moses began as a reluctant leader. Often when God gives us a job to do, we doubt our qualifications or abilities. Moses was no different. God’s promise to Moses came first when God called him to be a leader. He tried to talk God out of that responsibility. Once he embraced those personal promises, he …
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 …