Recently, I browsed my NASB Bible (New American Standard Bible) that I read for daily devotions, looking for powerful verses/passages — to raise my self-image, increase my confidence in God, and release me from discouragement. I recognize that all of us have verses that impact our lives, but I wanted to increase the “power” in […]
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Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you (1 Peter 5:6, ESV). Let’s define humility as absolute dependence upon God. In the Bible, it might seem odd that humility is the precursor of power. Peter says, “Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God.”
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AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. At the beginning of Interruptions, I like to list a passage of Scripture, but I can’t think of a verse in the Bible that condemns, extols, or even mentions AI. So, I asked my AI assistant (who helps me write this blog), if the Bible contains references to AI. And
We learn a lot about leadership by reading the Book of Nehemiah. Since it’s Nehemiah’s journal, we can read his words and gain insight into an inspiring leadership style. This book contains 13 chapters of leadership manna. I list below three amazing leadership qualities from Nehemiah: And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome
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I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy (Psalm 142:1, NLT). David was hiding in a cave while being pursued by his enemy, King Saul. The prophet Samuel had anointed David as king when David was 15 years old and King Saul was still on the throne. Uh, oh! Now you know why
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Nothing like a good theological fight to start our weekend. And Calvinism vs. Arminianism is the protestant version of Joe Frazier vs. Muhammed Ali. Which theology wins? This verse, more than any other verse in the Bible, defines the contestants. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you,
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Blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear (Matthew 13:16, ESV). I read a sermon once with this quote, “Stop seeking mental health in the mirror of self-analysis, but instead drink in the remedies of God in nature.” Not to demean counseling, but too many of us spend time in
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Acts chapters 13 and 14 record the first missionary journey in the history of Christianity. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of believers, since the time of the Apostle Paul, have also received and heeded calls to take the Gospel to the nations. But what can we learn from this first mission trip? Saul Was
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You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect (Matthew 5:48, ESV). Jesus had a way of saying things that befuddled believers and theologians from the moment He said them. Can you imagine what the original apostles thought when Jesus told them to be perfect? Yet, that’s what Jesus told the apostles, and it’s also
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There is a time to arise and build. Something broken, a relationship ruined, a business bankrupted, or a sudden death. It’s good to take the time to grieve and evaluate. But one day, you will wake up in the morning and think. . . I must move on! The Book of Nehemiah gives great advice
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