Sin has caused so much damage to God’s wonderful creations. Since the fall of man to sin, the world in its perfectly beautiful and harmonious state, has been plunged into a disfigured and chaotic condition. Imagine how that broke God’s heart since He loved His creation so much. The Apostle John described sin as an …
Mary Stone
When God created man, He said it was very good. Everything was beautiful and pure. Then Adam and Eve sinned for the first time and later found themselves banished from the garden. Everything turned ugly and messy from then on. It created a rift between mankind and God, making man’s life miserable without God’s manifest …
The institution of marriage must be honored and respected at all times. There is, in the most literal sense of the word, an exclusivity that exists between a man and a woman that should not be defiled in any way (Hebrews 13:4). When two people make a commitment to one another through marriage, they are …
We live in a world where vengeance or retaliation is what most people resort to when an injustice or violation of personal rights has been done to oneself or loved ones. Vengeance comes in different methods and forms, from verbal insults and lawsuits to physical violence and even social media. Secular society has even welcomed …
Since the fall of man, God has been very patient despite man’s constant rebellion. Though God has also disciplined man in many ways, He has always been very forgiving. In the Bible, you can find many verses that tell us that God is merciful, gracious, forgiving, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love (e.g., …
For a great many generations now, man has used money as a means to improve civilizations, and this practice continues today. One of the most important uses for it is as a medium of exchange, which allows those who use it to enjoy increased levels of convenience. There is nothing inherently wrong with money, but …
In the Bible, there are a few different meanings to the phrase “body of Christ.” It could mean the incarnation of Christ, when God was made flesh for man’s salvation (John 1:14 So the Word became human[a] and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.[b] And we have seen …
Have you ever had a sinful struggle from within, one that keeps knocking at your mind and your heart? It makes you feel like you simply have to give in. It tells you that all you need to do is just take one look, one taste, one sip, one touch, or one bite… no one …
It is interesting how brides prepare themselves for one of the most awaited moments of their lives—the wedding day. Brides all around the world in different cultures practice different traditions and health and beauty regimens in preparation for their wedding. In modern and urbanized cultures, those who have good financial capacity spend much time and …
The ninth fruit of the Spirit is self-control or temperance. This gift from the Spirit helps us avert sinful and regrettable consequences. Commonly, people love expressions like, “just follow your heart,” “do whatever makes you happy,” or “you only live once (YOLO).” Living by such concepts downplays the need for the biblical perspective of self-control. …