This was a really good book. Deep. Thoughtful and understanding, yet uncompromising and convicting. I'm in the middle of a major life decision right nThis was a really good book. Deep. Thoughtful and understanding, yet uncompromising and convicting. I'm in the middle of a major life decision right now, and this was a very timely and apt book. Thank you to my oldest brother who rec¡¯d it to me. Definitely something I'd like to reread and would recommend to others. ...more
I love the Gospel of John. It may even be my favorite Gospel. There's just so much to learn from Jesus! XDI love the Gospel of John. It may even be my favorite Gospel. There's just so much to learn from Jesus! XD...more
Like Jesus' teachings, the book of James is a source of exhortation and comfort, reproof and encouragement. James addresses internal and external diffiLike Jesus' teachings, the book of James is a source of exhortation and comfort, reproof and encouragement. James addresses internal and external difficulties being faced in congregations. His solutions to these issues reflect the wisdom which comes from the "Father of Lights" above (1:17). He shows that wisdom is required for proper speech in worship and in determining who ought to teach. Wisdom is also needed to avoid internal conflicts that create dissension within congregations (3:13-18; 4:1-12). The theme of faith in action is also prominent (1:19-27; 2:14-26); James demonstrated that faith that doesn't express itself in good works is useless. Another theme of the epistle is ethics, especially social justice (2:1-13; 4:1-12; 5:1-12).
You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord¡¯s coming is near. ~James 5:8~
I love reading Luke's Gospel. I love all of the Gospels, of course, but I feel like Luke adds so much more detail in his telling of the story.I love reading Luke's Gospel. I love all of the Gospels, of course, but I feel like Luke adds so much more detail in his telling of the story....more
I miss reading the Christmas story, since Mark starts with John the Baptist's ministry. Mark was the first gospel I read through when I was little (anI miss reading the Christmas story, since Mark starts with John the Baptist's ministry. Mark was the first gospel I read through when I was little (and yes, I admit I first chose it because it was the shortest), and it holds a special place in my heart.
This time around I decided to do a deeper study of it instead of just a casual reading, and it was very uplifting.
I guess I never really paid much attention before to just how much Mark added in his gospel that isn't in the other Gospels. For example, Salome¡ªthe mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee¡ªis only in the Gospel of Mark (15:40 and 16:1), and only Mark recorded Jesus prophesying that the rooster would crow twice (14:29-30, 68, 72).
Anyway, it's been an enlightening read for sure. There was a lot I learned, but it'd take too long to write it all here. So I encourage you to read through Mark yourself. ...more
This short book on spiritual warfare is packed with a lot of great insights and powerful truths. Even things you may have already known before in theoThis short book on spiritual warfare is packed with a lot of great insights and powerful truths. Even things you may have already known before in theory are worded and presented in such an eye-opening way that you feel that whereas erstwhile you only knew them in passing, you now have a firm understanding of them. I also really appreciated the imagery and examples he used. He illustrated his points in such clear, easy-to-understand ways that really helped you to grasp the things he said.
Spiritual warfare is real, and sadly, though it's so important, not many people take it seriously or understand it enough. This is a good introduction to it, and even those who aren't new to spiritual warfare can benefit from reading this. I learned some new things and also relearned things I hadn't really thought much about in a while. It was a good reminder of God's amazingness (is that a word? Don't know.) and superiority, the authority we have been given on this Earth, and the victory we have already gained through Christ. Would highly recommend. ??...more
Proverbs is just one of those books you can read over and over again and still learn something new every time. I mean, the whole Bible is like that, bProverbs is just one of those books you can read over and over again and still learn something new every time. I mean, the whole Bible is like that, but yeah. ...more
Uh, it's the Psalms. I feel like that's enough. No further explanation is necessary. So what are you waiting for? Read it! I just love the Psalms, and Uh, it's the Psalms. I feel like that's enough. No further explanation is necessary. So what are you waiting for? Read it! I just love the Psalms, and I want everyone to read it. ...more
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