The book of Esther consists of a unique story of Esther, King Xerxes, her cousin Mordecai and Haman. Haman hatched a plot to kill Mordecai but through circumstances, it backfired on him. Click on the link below to see how God worked everything out for His people. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Esther
God loves us and He expects us to love others the same way He loves us. In fact, the Bible tells us that we have an obligation that must be paid to fulfill the requirements of God’s law. Click on the link below to find out what the Apostle Paul is talking about and how it applies to us. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Love #Romans
When Jesus healed the ten lepers a Samaritan became the focal point of this story. I'm glad Jesus healed those ten lepers. But how can this story really relate to anything to do with us. Find out by clicking on the link below. #BibleStudy #Devotions #luke #Stories #worship
Faith serves as the foundational ingredient of our walk with the Lord. We as humans though, we tend to make the message of God complicated. What are some things that get in the way of our faith. Click on the link below to read about it in today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Faith #Romans
Why would God command Joshua to be strong and courageous? Because He wanted him to be successful. Just like the Lord wants all His children to be successful in all they do as well. Click on the link below to read how you can enjoy the success God wants you to have. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Joshua
The first part of Deuteronomy 28 lists God's blessings, while the rest is filled with His curses. They were based on the obedience or disobedience of the Nation of Israel. How can we today, relate to the requirements of this Old Testament chapter? Click on the link below to find out. #BibleStudy #Deuteronomy #Devotions #Evangelism
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The Apostle Paul was a passenger in a ship that was caught in a storm. God used the apostle when He sent an angel to speak to him. Click on the link below to see what everyone in the ship lost and what they gained along with how this story applies to you. #Acts #BibleStudy #Devotions #worship
The story of Balaam began when Balak, the king of the Moabites asked for his help. In this story Balaam's donkey spoke to him and God's people received 3 blessings. Click on the link below to see how this story applies to each of us. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Numbers #Stories
Some of the people in the Israelite camp complained about the food. Moses was aggravated and the Bible says God was extremely angry. The Lord, however, put into place two solutions. One was short-term and the other was a long-term solution. Click on the link below to read about them and how one of them relates to you. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Numbers
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Have you given any thought to what God’s plan is for your life? In this devotion, we'll take a look at how different the Lord's plans were for Peter, James, and John. Click on the link below to also see why it's important to know God's plan for your life. #Acts #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship
Who was Korah? He led a group of people to rebel against Moses and Aaron. Click on the link below to read what happened to Korah and his followers and how this story relates to us. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Numbers
The moment Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they fell into sin. That fall created a sinful nature for the entire human race. A nature that drives humans to rebel against God. The Lord issued two curses. Click on the link below to see where they landed and how they affect us today. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Genesis
The Apostle Peter wrote an encouragement to those who are called and chosen by God. He said that those people must prove that they are among God's called and chosen. Who are these people and who do they have to prove it to? Click on today's post to read all about it. #2Peter #BibleStudy #Devotions
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In the latter part of Psalm 40, David tells us that we can be filled with joy and gladness in the Lord. He also tells us how can we experience them. What is the difference though between joy and gladness? Click on the link below to find out. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
2 Peter 3, began and ended with warnings to all his readers. That includes us as well. Because just like back in his day, people still try to dilute and twist God’s Word. Peter also wrote about God's patience. Click on the link below to read about it. #2Peter #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship
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The friends of a paralyzed man took him to see Jesus. Before they actually got to the Lord they ran into a hindrance and an obstacle. Jesus not only honored their faith but He gave us a valuable lesson as well. Click on the link below to find out what it is. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Healing #Mark #sin
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David the writer of Psalm 40 offered plenty of reasons why we should put our trust in the Lord. He had plenty of good days and bad ones just like we do. Maybe some of his were much worse than the things we go through. But he never lost his faith or hope in the Lord. Click on the link below to read all about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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Did God speak directly to Moses? 14 times the Bible says “God spoke to Moses,” thus Moses directly received instructions from Him. Does God speak to us? Click on the link below to read all about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Numbers
The altar, what does it mean or signify to you? For many people, it is just a wooden object at the front of their church. God instructed Moses to sacrifice animals on the altar. Today as we bow before the Lord we are still instructed to make a sacrifice to Him. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Numbers #Prayer #worship
For two years the Apostle Paul took every opportunity given to him to minister the gospel to Felix the governor. Even though Paul experienced much success in his ministry throughout the region he had no success with Felix. Did he fail? Click on the link below to read about it. #Acts #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship
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