Mental illnesses can distort our view of God and of those in our lives. Sometimes, mental illnesses contribute to our sinful behavior. But the good news is that God is a compassionate God who sees our struggles and is able to help us learn to manage mental illness and even bring help, healing, and hope!
Whether we speak of mothers by birth, adoption, or advocacy, it is important to realize that all mothers — and all women who love children — share a God-given love and instinct to care for those entrusted to them. This flows from the heart of God because this very nature is seen in God Himself.
Salvation was in the mind of God in eternity past and the method of that salvation is in the person and work of His beloved Son, the Lord Jesus. When we consider the work of salvation, one of the truths we learn is that Christ was our substitute. By this we mean that the Lord Jesus Christ died in the place of sinners.
It is wonderful to remember and appreciate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The resurrection of the Lord Jesus is the foundation stone upon which our faith and hope is secured. Christianity is based on a relationship with a risen Savior.
Our Savior is not in the tomb. Our Savior is not in the grave. “He is not here. He has risen!”
The subject of baptism is extremely important. It is one of the basic ordinances the Lord Jesus Christ gave His followers. As we turn to the Scripture, we will seek to answer several questions: What is Baptism? What does it mean to be baptized? What does it do for the follower of Christ?
Joy is mentioned in the book of Philippians over and over. In the book of joy, we find references to several unique names for the Lord.