All Bible verses in this Mini Bible Study are from King James Bible. The word submission usually makes us feel uncomfortable. And sadly, in this present day, many Christians have followed the worldly idea that submission is oppressive. Jesus Christ demonstrated the perfect example of submission to the Heavenly Father when he said, “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.“ – Luke 22:42 I have never really covered the topic of submission before because I don’t feel like I’m the best example. I do remember when I first got married, I shared with a close (single) friend about the…
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Learn Contentment All Year Long
In November, we often start thinking about being more thankful. Some of us may write in a gratitude journal to keep a visual record of the things for which we are grateful. Today, I want to chat specifically about “contentment.” Contentment is a state of being satisfied with one’s current situation. It doesn’t necessarily mean you are “thrilled” with your circumstances, but you make a clear, mental decision not to be miserable or unhappy. Contentment, from a Christian perspective, means that you decide to carry on with the lot that God has allowed to come into your life. You are probably familiar with the popular Bible verse, First Timothy 6:6…
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Are You Using the Right Umbrella for Protection?
The word “umbrella” comes from the Latin root word, “umbra,” which means to shade or shadow. Ancient umbrellas were originally used to shade and protect you from the sun. From what I understand, the Chinese were the first to get creative and coat their paper parasols with lacquer and wax to make them waterproof. Whatever the facts may be, I am THANKFUL for the simple invention of an umbrella every time it rains! My umbrella has protected me from getting soaked on numerous occasions. Unfortunately, my umbrella has also failed me a few times… On a couple of occasions, I left my umbrella at home even though I could plainly see…
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Make Those Little Cakes of Faith
Key Verse: Hebrews 11:1 KJV What is your greatest obstacle to faith? Often, it’s what we can NOT SEE that sparks our fears. Today, let’s look back to a true story about a desperate widow woman, who felt that she and her son’s days were very limited… Have you ever thought how she felt? Alone. Hungry. Full of agony. (A mother’s heart hurts greatly, bearing the pain of her own children’s sufferings.) As always, God had a plan. The Lord God instructed Elijah, the prophet, to go dwell in Zarephath. He informed Elijah about a widow woman living there, who would sustain him. (I Kings 17:9) Side note: This reminds…
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3 Simple Ways You Can Offer Praises to God
Admit it! You really like to hear praise after you do something for someone else. It may not be your motive for helping, but it’s nice to know they are grateful and thankful for your help. It seems that it’s in our human nature to crave praise. Because God has made us in His image (Genesis 1:27), I can imagine how very pleasing it is for God to hear our praises given to Him. Here’s 3 simple ways you can offer praises to God: 1. Share your own testimony of what God has done for you. Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing…
