Category Archives: What the Bible Says

What the Bible Says about Jesus’ Last Week

As we prepare our hearts to remember and celebrate the last week of Christ’s life on earth, I am compelled to share something that has always amazed me. The first four books of the New Testament, “the Gospels,” contain 89 … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about How to Please God

Have you ever noticed how one question leads to another? For example, how do you answer the question, “Why are we here?” Or, “What is the purpose of your life?” Do you ever think about these questions? We should, because … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about What the Bible Does

I’ve been reading the book of Acts this week, following the 5x5x5 New Testament Bible Reading Plan. (I love the simplicity and accountability of this plan.) In Acts, from chapter 13 on, the focus is on the ministry of Paul … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about Holiness in Marriage

Scripture has much to say about holiness. God is holy. “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” (Isaiah 6:3; see also Revelation 4:8). And we are commanded to be holy. “As obedient … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about Praying for Vladimir Putin

As I write this, the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with great vigor. I read news reports every day of war crimes and other atrocities that demonstrate man’s inhumanity to man.   The deaths of thousands of innocent civilians, along … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about Fixing Your Heart

One of the Bible’s main themes is the heart. The greatest commandment is to love God “with all your heart” (Matthew 22:37) and therefore our top priority should be to “guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” … Continue reading

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What Does the Bible Say about Setting Goals?

As 2022 heads into February, I’m reflecting on the three goals I set for myself at the beginning of the year. One of those goals is to read through the New Testament this year, following the Navigator’s 5x5x5 New Testament … Continue reading

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