Be Still, and Know

Prayer should always be done with a humble approach. Ask God’s will to be done in all that you do, rather than your will being executed by God. There is this preaching that we can demand anything with authority to God - and I just want to warn you how dangerous demanding something from God without any humility can be. Take the Israelites for example. They were given manna from above, but they demanded meat. Read Numbers 11 to see how badly they asked for it.  Now, if you demand something like that, God might give it to you, but it might not end well for you.  God gave them the meat just like they demanded, but they were faced with a plague while the meat was still between their teeth. In 1 Samuel 8 , they demanded a king just like the nations around them, rejecting God as their true King. God had a plan to bring up the King in David’s line, but it wasn’t His time yet.  God even warned them that there would be corruption and immorality if this new king came into ...

If we should not alter God’s Word, how are we OK with translations? (Proverbs 30:6, Deuteronomy 4:2, Deuteronomy 12:32, and Revelation 22:18–19) The best Bible version is actually the original text in Hebrew, Aramaic (OT), or Greek (NT). But how many of us can read the Bible in that language? The goal of translating is to accurately convey God’s word in a language that people understand. The Septuagint is the Greek translation of the original Hebrew Old Testament, formed before Christ. Jesus refers to the book of Isaiah (29:13) in  Mark 7:6–7 while talking about dishonoring God. The words that are m entioned are  from the Greek Septuagint, not the Hebrew language.  Similarly, Matthew 21:16 quotes Psalms 8:2 from the Septuagint . So whether Jesus Himself spoke those words, or the gospel authors chose to write those words, the Greek translation was normally used during the time of Jesus. So are translations OK? Yes, they help you understand God’s Word in a language o...

KJV, NKJV, NIV, ESC, ASB, CSB - There are hundreds of English Bible translations. This is a great blessing, because people from different background and with different levels of understanding will always have a version that resonates with them, that talks to them. But it also is a problem, in the sense that it poses the question "Which one is the best?". Every translation is unique - be it the time it was written or the reason it was made. But all of them will generally lie in a spectrum. On one end of the spectrum we have the Word-for-word philosophy, where words or text are converted from one language to another. So it ends up being a literal equivalent of the original. On the other end is the Thought-for-thought philosophy, where the meaning of a text or passage is expressed using other words. Cultural references and idioms might be smoothed over, and it is worded such that a modern reader can easily understand. This side of the spectrum might be suitable for someone who ...

What one generation deems as an option, the next one deems unnecessary.  Have you prayed today? Is it just an option, or are you spending time every day on your knees? What about Church - Do you say, "I'll go to Church if I don't have anything else to do"? And when you go, do you carry your Bible? Or do you think you can just read out of one of your Bible apps in your phone? Is carrying the actual Bible just an option? Have you read the Bible today? Do you read it every day, or is it just an option to you? Do you say, "I'll read it if I find time", "I'll read it if I wake up early"? What you find as an option, your next generation could find it unnecessary. It could be your kids, grandkids, anyone who keeps you as a role model - they notice whatever you do. So, if you never gave these primary Christian behaviors a priority, you are sending a message that these are not obligations that they need to have. Matthew 6:33  But  seek first  the ki...

Understanding the ACTS of Prayer: A Simple Guide to Deeper Communion with God Did you know that many Christian prayers follow a rhythm that’s been recognized and used for generations? It’s a structure made up of four essential parts - Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Together, they form the acronym ACTS , a helpful framework for deepening your prayer life. Let’s break it down. A – Adoration This is where prayer begins: by recognizing and praising God for who He is. Adoration is about worship. It’s not about what God has done for us, but simply about acknowledging His holiness, majesty, and love. Whether it's “Hallowed be Your name” or a quiet moment spent in awe, adoration is our heart looking up. Psalms 29:2 Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. C – Confession Next comes confession - an honest admission of our sins before God. Scripture encourages us to confess so we can receive forgiveness and restor...

They call this place Sin City. But did you know the Bible had its own "Sin Cities" long before Las Vegas? Sodom and Gomorrah — wiped out for pride, injustice, and rampant immorality. Nineveh — the capital of Assyria, known for cruelty and wickedness, yet spared when it repented. Tyre and Sidon — centers of wealth, idol worship, and arrogance. But here's the question… Why does any city become a sin city? Because wherever people gather, power, pleasure, and profit can quickly replace purpose, purity, and peace. Illicit sex, corruption, greed — it’s the same story, just different streets. Yet even here, in the heart of modern-day indulgence, hope remains. The Bible says in Romans 5:20 — "Where sin increased, grace increased all the more." God isn’t afraid of sin cities. He enters them, calls people out of them, and changes them from within. So maybe the question isn't why is this a sin city… But can it become a city of grace? With God — it can. You're absol...