Would you like a handbook on life?

Well, that is exactly what God has given us in the Bible.

Many people have a Bible but very few people use it to reflect on their lives, much less simply read it on occasion. Reading the Bible on a regular basis will change your life forever. Any questions you have about life will be answered. All you have to do is Continue reading “Would you like a handbook on life?”

Does prayer work?

“Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.” Matthew 21: 22

Prayer works. It is that simple. There is nothing complicated about it. Find out for yourself. Pray.

Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest. James 5:17-18

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God is love. Love him. We love him by loving everyone.

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:7-8

When we think of words to describe God we typically think of all-powerful, all-mighty, creator, infinite, all knowing, etc. God is often described in words that are removed and almost cold. Our visuals relating to God are things like thunder and lightening, and a booming voice from on high. However, there is one simple word that describes God: love. Continue reading “God is love. Love him. We love him by loving everyone.”

The Bible is the Handbook on Life. Read it. You will better understand your life and God’s purpose for you.

Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12

There are twists and turns on the road of life—most unexpected. In order to stay on course we need a handbook. That is exactly what we have been given by God. He has given us his Word in a handbook. He has given us the Bible.

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God is calling you. Listen for the call and answer it. It will lead to a new life.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

It took me fifty years to realize that God is calling me. In fact, it took me that long to realize that God had been calling me throughout my entire life. I simply did not hear the call because I was not paying attention.

I was too busy. I was too absorbed in myself and the world around me. I complicated life way too much.

Continue reading “God is calling you. Listen for the call and answer it. It will lead to a new life.”