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God has a lot to say about generosity. In today’s post, we’ll talk about a woman whose faith and generosity were commended by Jesus and talked about for over two thousand years. We’ll, also, look at one of the most interesting stories in the book of Numbers where God used a talking donkey to get his point across to a greedy, ungodly man. #generosity #giving #talkingdonkey #balaam #bible #soulsurvival
"Generosity & Talking Donkeys" March 12 - Soul Survival
God has a lot to say about generosity. In today’s post, we’ll talk about a woman whose faith and generosity were commended by Jesus and talked about for over two thousand years. We’ll, also, look at one of the most interesting stories in the book of Numbers where God used a talking donkey to get his point across to a greedy, ungodly man. #generosity #giving #talkingdonkey #balaam #bible #soulsurvival
God will use each of us with our unique gifts and talents in a special way if we step out in faith and trust Him. #God #gifts #talents #biblestudy #soulsurvival
God Can Use You!
God will use each of us with our unique gifts and talents in a special way if we step out in faith and trust Him. #God #gifts #talents #biblestudy #soulsurvival
What does it take to live the Christian life? Is there a key, something so essential that we can't please God without it? In fact, there is. It's required for salvation and for our ongoing trust in God. That key is faith. So, if faith is so important, where does it come from and how can we strengthen it when it's weak? #faith #christianlife #soulsurvival Christian Living, Christian Faith, Handling Emotions, Understanding The Bible, Knowing God, Trust God, Weak, Strengthen, Devotions
"Faith, Key to the Christian Life" November 17 - Soul Survival
What does it take to live the Christian life? Is there a key, something so essential that we can't please God without it? In fact, there is. It's required for salvation and for our ongoing trust in God. That key is faith. So, if faith is so important, where does it come from and how can we strengthen it when it's weak? #faith #christianlife #soulsurvival
"Why doesn't God deal with evil people?" We read about people who abuse children, traffic in other human beings, sell drugs to teenagers, and desert their families. Others who destroy the lives and reputations of others and still others who become wealthy by preying on the most vulnerable. Why do evil people seem to get away with murder? #God #evil #judgment #soulsurvival Bible Reading Plan, Bible Study, Bible In A Year, Evil People, Free Bible, Judgment, Quiet Time
Why Doesn't God Deal with Evil People?
"Why doesn't God deal with evil people?" We read about people who abuse children, traffic in other human beings, sell drugs to teenagers, and desert their families. Others who destroy the lives and reputations of others and still others who become wealthy by preying on the most vulnerable. Why do evil people seem to get away with murder? #God #evil #judgment #soulsurvival
We all want intimacy in our marriages, what the Bible calls a one-flesh relationship. We want our spouses to spend time with us, consult us about decisions, share our hopes and dreams, encourage us when we're struggling, treat us kindly, and for there to be openness and humility. But are there things we should do or not do if we're to achieve that kind of one-flesh marriage? And, if so, what are they? #marriage #weaving #soulsurvival Openness
Marriage Made in Heaven Part 6 – “More on Weaving” - Joyful Marriage Ministries
We all want intimacy in our marriages, what the Bible calls a one-flesh relationship. We want our spouses to spend time with us, consult us about decisions, share our hopes and dreams, encourage us when we're struggling, treat us kindly, and for there to be openness and humility. But are there things we should do or not do if we're to achieve that kind of one-flesh marriage? And, if so, what are they? #marriage #weaving #soulsurvival
Is holiness just boring legalism? Sadly, that is the perception of many. But growing in holiness is not becoming a dry, boring, legalistic fuddy-duddy. Rather, growing in holiness is to have the peace and joy that all of us want in our lives. #holiness #soulsurvival Sisters In Christ, Perception, Writers
Is Holiness Just Boring Legalism?
Is holiness just boring legalism? Sadly, that is the perception of many. But growing in holiness is not becoming a dry, boring, legalistic fuddy-duddy. Rather, growing in holiness is to have the peace and joy that all of us want in our lives. #holiness #soulsurvival
Today's verse has to do with the influence of people Paul called "bad company" in our lives. Bad company might include friends, advisers, co-workers, business partners, spouses, and other influencers. They are people whose favor we desire or with whom we spend time. They can also be people we follow or listen to on social or other media. #influencers #badcompany #friends #soulsurvival Todays Verse, Partners
Who Are Your Influencers?
Today's verse has to do with the influence of people Paul called "bad company" in our lives. Bad company might include friends, advisers, co-workers, business partners, spouses, and other influencers. They are people whose favor we desire or with whom we spend time. They can also be people we follow or listen to on social or other media. #influencers #badcompany #friends #soulsurvival
Where is God when life is hard? Does He allow tests and trials in our lives because He is angry? Do they mean He doesn't love us? And if our trials are the result of God's discipline, how should we respond? #test #trials #God #discipline #soulsurvival Best Selling Books, Life Is Hard, Trials, Discipline, Our Life, Angry
Where is God When Life is Hard?
Where is God when life is hard? Does He allow tests and trials in our lives because He is angry? Do they mean He doesn't love us? And if our trials are the result of God's discipline, how should we respond? #test #trials #God #discipline #soulsurvival
"Freedom & Stumbling Blocks" August 27 - Soul Survival Proverbs 24, Freedom In Christ, Greatest Commandment
Freedom & Stumbling Blocks
"Freedom & Stumbling Blocks" August 27 - Soul Survival
When we go through tests and trials, there is often a roller coaster of emotions. But as believers, we don't have to let our emotions run the show! How can we learn to live by something other than our feelings and emotions? #emotions #faith #soulsurvival Psalm 97, Proverbs 23, Attributes Of God, Feelings And Emotions, King Of Kings, The Day Will Come
7 Ways to Avoid a Roller Coaster of Emotions
When we go through tests and trials, there is often a roller coaster of emotions. But as believers, we don't have to let our emotions run the show! How can we learn to live by something other than our feelings and emotions? #emotions #faith #soulsurvival
Is the Bible enough to help us live life in our complex world? Is it enough when we're faced with difficult issues like abuse, neglect, addiction, and sickness? What does it mean when we say God’s Word is inerrant and sufficient and what does it have to do with you and the problems you face? #bible #modernworld #sufficient #soulsurvival Psalm 136, Psalms, Algebra Problems, Creator Of The Universe, Words Containing
Is the Bible Enought in a Complex World?
Is the Bible enough to help us live life in our complex world? Is it enough when we're faced with difficult issues like abuse, neglect, addiction, and sickness? What does it mean when we say God’s Word is inerrant and sufficient and what does it have to do with you and the problems you face? #bible #modernworld #sufficient #soulsurvival
God through the prophet Isaiah had a lot to say about judgment. In chapter 3, He spoke directly to the women of Isaiah’s day. He warned them that judgment would come in the areas that were most important to them. God didn't send Isaiah to them out of meanness. He wanted them to repent and turn from going their own way. So, what does all this have to do with tattoos and t-shirts? #tattoos #women #judgment #soulsurvival Christian Wife, Tattoo T Shirts, Tattoos, Prophet Isaiah
Judgment, Tattoos & T-Shirts
God through the prophet Isaiah had a lot to say about judgment. In chapter 3, He spoke directly to the women of Isaiah’s day. He warned them that judgment would come in the areas that were most important to them. God didn't send Isaiah to them out of meanness. He wanted them to repent and turn from going their own way. So, what does all this have to do with tattoos and t-shirts? #tattoos #women #judgment #soulsurvival
Most of us will have opportunities to offer comfort to those suffering and grieving. Perhaps, you know someone right now who has suffered some loss. But the truth is most of us feel inadequate and unsure about what to say. We fear saying the wrong thing and, all too often, fail to say anything out of fear or awkwardness. See today's post for a helpful list of things to say and do and, just as important, things to avoid. #comforting #grief #suffering #soulsurvival Grieving Friend, Feeling Inadequate
How to Comfort a Grieving Friend
Most of us will have opportunities to offer comfort to those suffering and grieving. Perhaps, you know someone right now who has suffered some loss. But the truth is most of us feel inadequate and unsure about what to say. We fear saying the wrong thing and, all too often, fail to say anything out of fear or awkwardness. See today's post for a helpful list of things to say and do and, just as important, things to avoid. #comforting #grief #suffering #soulsurvival
The Bible is full of promises for those who will trust in God. One of God's promises is very important for those going through tests and trials. But this promise has good news and bad. And if we don't understand it, we can make our trials much worse. Perhaps, even last longer. #God #trials #promises #soulsurvival God's Promise
God's Promise in Trials
The Bible is full of promises for those who will trust in God. One of God's promises is very important for those going through tests and trials. But this promise has good news and bad. And if we don't understand it, we can make our trials much worse. Perhaps, even last longer. #God #trials #promises #soulsurvival
Not all suffering is caused by sin on the part of the sufferer. But sin can sometimes make it worse. Could sin be complicating your suffering and could it be greatly reduced or eliminated by dealing with your own heart? Here are 3 heart-probing questions to help you determine whether sinful responses might be worsening your suffering. #suffering #trials #soulsurvival Christian Divorce, Titus 2 Woman, Overcome Evil With Good, Psalm 92, The Silent Treatment
Could My Response to Someone's Sin Cause Me More Suffering?
Not all suffering is caused by sin on the part of the sufferer. But sin can sometimes make it worse. Could sin be complicating your suffering and could it be greatly reduced or eliminated by dealing with your own heart? Here are 3 heart-probing questions to help you determine whether sinful responses might be worsening your suffering. #suffering #trials #soulsurvival
We live in a culture that is increasingly hostile to Christ and Christianity. Religious freedom and tolerance have been replaced with intolerance and, even, hatred. Are you prepared for what could very well come in our lifetimes and, indeed, is already happening? #Christians #persecution #intolerance #soulsurvival Religious Freedom
Are You Prepared for Persecution?
We live in a culture that is increasingly hostile to Christ and Christianity. Religious freedom and tolerance have been replaced with intolerance and, even, hatred. Are you prepared for what could very well come in our lifetimes and, indeed, is already happening? #Christians #persecution #intolerance #soulsurvival
What is biblical love and can it enable us to treat someone in a Christ-like way even when the other person is acting selfishly? How do the principles in God's Word apply to marriage and every relationship (with parents, children, co-workers, friends, neighbors, extended family, even strangers)? #biblicallove #loveofGod #love #soulsurvival Intimacy Issues
Responding to Selfishness with Love
What is biblical love and can it enable us to treat someone in a Christ-like way even when the other person is acting selfishly? How do the principles in God's Word apply to marriage and every relationship (with parents, children, co-workers, friends, neighbors, extended family, even strangers)? #biblicallove #loveofGod #love #soulsurvival
Can religion become an addiction? Can it offer an escape from reality? Worse yet, could it give someone a false sense of security concerning their relationship with God? What would a religious addiction look like? And could churches today be full of people suffering from religious addiction? #religion #addiction #falseassurance #soulsurvival Conscience, False, Recovery, Senses, Escape, Addiction
What is Religious Addiction?
Can religion become an addiction? Can it offer an escape from reality? Worse yet, could it give someone a false sense of security concerning their relationship with God? What would a religious addiction look like? And could churches today be full of people suffering from religious addiction? #religion #addiction #falseassurance #soulsurvival
When people are asked whether they believe they will go to heaven and why, what is the most frequent answer? Why is their belief such a dangerous one? And what about after we're saved, what keeps us right with God? Is it right living or something else? #grace #salvation #eternalsecurity #soulsurvival Begotten Son, Mixed Emotions, Crown Of Thorns, Crucified, For God So Loved The World, Saved By Grace, Lord And Savior, Christian Art, Dios
Kept by Grace
When people are asked whether they believe they will go to heaven and why, what is the most frequent answer? Why is their belief such a dangerous one? And what about after we're saved, what keeps us right with God? Is it right living or something else? #grace #salvation #eternalsecurity #soulsurvival
What is biblical love and can it enable us to treat someone in a Christ-like way even when the other person is acting selfishly? How do the principles in God's Word apply to marriage and every relationship (with parents, children, co-workers, friends, neighbors, and extended family, even strangers)? #love #selfishness #marriage #relationships #soulsurvival Marriage Relationship, Good Marriage, Relationships
Responding to Selfishness with Love
What is biblical love and can it enable us to treat someone in a Christ-like way even when the other person is acting selfishly? How do the principles in God's Word apply to marriage and every relationship (with parents, children, co-workers, friends, neighbors, and extended family, even strangers)? #love #selfishness #marriage #relationships #soulsurvival
How should we view church authority? Should we submit to our church leaders? What is our responsibility? And how does God use these truths "to watch out for our souls"? #church #authority #soulsurvival Gods Glory, New Testament, Live Life
"Should We Submit to Church Authority?" November 19 - Soul Survival
How should we view church authority? Should we submit to our church leaders? What is our responsibility? And how does God use these truths "to watch out for our souls"? #church #authority #soulsurvival
Does salvation + time + knowledge = spiritual maturity? If not, where does it come from? From years of church membership? From learning how to use Bible software or getting 10 devotionals in your inbox? Does it come with a degree in theology? Or from attending Bible studies week after week? If not, what does it take? #faith #Christianity #maturity #soulsurvival Bible Software, Maturity, Bible Studies, Theology, Inbox, Christianity
Does Salvation + Time + Knowledge = Spiritual Maturity?
Does salvation + time + knowledge = spiritual maturity? If not, where does it come from? From years of church membership? From learning how to use Bible software or getting 10 devotionals in your inbox? Does it come with a degree in theology? Or from attending Bible studies week after week? If not, what does it take? #faith #Christianity #maturity #soulsurvival
"I know what the Bible says, but ..." How are you and I tempted to fill in that blank? And what are we really saying when we do? The answers to those questions are especially important in light of one of Paul's statements in our New Testament reading. He said we’re living epistles or letters. People around us are reading the letter of our lives. What is that letter saying to others about God? #epistle #ambassador #bible #truth #soulsurvival Son Of The Morning, Powerful Scriptures
I Know What the Bible Says, But ...
"I know what the Bible says, but ..." How are you and I tempted to fill in that blank? And what are we really saying when we do? The answers to those questions are especially important in light of one of Paul's statements in our New Testament reading. He said we’re living epistles or letters. People around us are reading the letter of our lives. What is that letter saying to others about God? #epistle #ambassador #bible #truth #soulsurvival
Parental legalism often focuses on behavior as opposed to the heart. These legalists make Christianity all about “the law,” often their own law or house rules. When they do, they run the risk of keeping their children from seeing their need for genuine heart change and a personal relationship with Christ. Could you have fallen into parental legalism? #parenting #legalism #soulsurvival Psalm 110, Parenting Discipline, Four Letter Words
The Danger of Parental Legalism
Parental legalism often focuses on behavior as opposed to the heart. These legalists make Christianity all about “the law,” often their own law or house rules. When they do, they run the risk of keeping their children from seeing their need for genuine heart change and a personal relationship with Christ. Could you have fallen into parental legalism? #parenting #legalism #soulsurvival
Are you involved in what God is doing in the earth today? We can all be by praying for His will, for revival in the hearts of His children, for the unsaved, and for our leaders. Or we can run the risk of acting like Christian fatalists passively waiting for God to do what He'll do. #prayer #fatalism #soulsurvival Christian Life, Daily Devotional, Proverbs 29, Walk In The Light
Praying the Promises of God & Christian Fatalism
Are you involved in what God is doing in the earth today? We can all be by praying for His will, for revival in the hearts of His children, for the unsaved, and for our leaders. Or we can run the risk of acting like Christian fatalists passively waiting for God to do what He'll do. #prayer #fatalism #soulsurvival
God's desire for us is for holiness. But holiness is more than our outward actions. It's about what's going on in our hearts. God repeatedly emphasizes the need for us to allow Him to work in our hearts. In the book of James, He gives us two powerful illustrations about how our thinking, part of what's going on in our heart or inner man, affects our growth in holiness or conversely allows us to give in to sin. #holiness #innerman #soulsurvival Book Of James
Fishing, Conception, Holiness & The Heart
God's desire for us is for holiness. But holiness is more than our outward actions. It's about what's going on in our hearts. God repeatedly emphasizes the need for us to allow Him to work in our hearts. In the book of James, He gives us two powerful illustrations about how our thinking, part of what's going on in our heart or inner man, affects our growth in holiness or conversely allows us to give in to sin. #holiness #innerman #soulsurvival
Do you truly understand what is meant by the gospel? If you died tonight, do you know that you would go to heaven, or do you have doubts about where you will spend eternity? And what can you do if you're not sure? These are important questions! Please don't leave your eternity to chance! #gospel #eternity #heaven #soulsurvival What Is Meant, You Know Where
If you died tonight ...?
Do you truly understand what is meant by the gospel? If you died tonight, do you know that you would go to heaven, or do you have doubts about where you will spend eternity? And what can you do if you're not sure? These are important questions! Please don't leave your eternity to chance! #gospel #eternity #heaven #soulsurvival
There will be times in our lives when life is hard because of sickness, tragedy, loss, someone else’s sin, or just our circumstances. Maybe you're going through one of those times right now. How should we respond so we don’t make our suffering harder? And if life is going fairly well, how can we prepare now for those difficult times? #difficulties #trials #hardship #soulsurvival Isaiah 55 11, Hypothetical Questions, Proverbs 22
3 Ways to Stay Strong When Life Is Hard
There will be times in our lives when life is hard because of sickness, tragedy, loss, someone else’s sin, or just our circumstances. Maybe you're going through one of those times right now. How should we respond so we don’t make our suffering harder? And if life is going fairly well, how can we prepare now for those difficult times? #difficulties #trials #hardship #soulsurvival
Are you involved in what God is doing in the earth today? We can all be by praying for His will, for revival in the hearts of His children, for the unsaved, and for our leaders. Or we can run the risk of acting like Christian fatalists passively waiting for God to do what He'll do. #prayer #fatalism #soulsurvival Deliverance, Gods Promises, In The Heart
Praying the Promises of God & Christian Fatalism
Are you involved in what God is doing in the earth today? We can all be by praying for His will, for revival in the hearts of His children, for the unsaved, and for our leaders. Or we can run the risk of acting like Christian fatalists passively waiting for God to do what He'll do. #prayer #fatalism #soulsurvival
Recently, I heard of someone who said he was willing to come to church to "see what God has to offer him." While that sounds self-serving, it's understandable for an unbeliever, especially in this day of consumerism. But are there preachers whose messages feed that very idea? Could they be replacing the true gospel with a false one that keeps people from seeing their genuine need for Christ and ends up being like a Christian bait-and-switch scheme? #Christianity #soulsurvival Praise Songs, Praise And Worship, Psalm 65, Our Father In Heaven
"Is Following Jesus a Christian Bait-and-Switch Scheme?" May 19 - Soul Survival
Recently, I heard of someone who said he was willing to come to church to "see what God has to offer him." While that sounds self-serving, it's understandable for an unbeliever, especially in this day of consumerism. But are there preachers whose messages feed that very idea? Could they be replacing the true gospel with a false one that keeps people from seeing their genuine need for Christ and ends up being like a Christian bait-and-switch scheme? #Christianity #soulsurvival