Tag: believers
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A Devotional on 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to Show Yourself Approved
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15, NIV) This verse, often quoted to encourage Christians to engage with Scripture, carries a depth of meaning that extends to every believer. But what…
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The Christian Life and the Turtle: Slow, Steady, and Protected
The Christian Life and the Turtle: Slow, Steady, and Protected In a fast-paced world where we often feel the pressure to keep up with the ever-changing times, the turtle can teach us valuable lessons about the Christian life. Though small, slow, and seemingly fragile, the turtle’s behaviors and characteristics provide a beautiful picture of how…
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One Misson, Multiple Churches, Multiple Christians
I have been in a bible study covering the book of James and our recent lesson really hit home with me. I want to dive into a topic that’s not always easy to address but is so important: unity among Christians, which includes unity among Christian Churches. Have you ever felt like the body of…
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Cultural Shifts, Unchanging Word
The word “nice” has an interesting linguistic journey through history. Its current usage to describe something pleasant, agreeable, or kind is a relatively recent development compared to its earlier meanings. The word “nice” originated from the Latin word “nescius,” meaning “ignorant” or “unaware.” Over time, in Middle English, it shifted to mean “foolish” or “stupid.”…