Greetings! This post will be a bit more serious than what I normally do, so brace yourselves! It is about what the book of Revelations calls the “mark of the beast.” What is it and why should we avoid it? How will God respond if we do get this mark? Are there consequences if we [...]
Brittany Orie
“Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He [God] takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” ~Jesus in John 15:2 If you have ever wondered why you suffer losses–a job, a come, a business, a marriage, etc.–take a deeper look into the verse above. God [...]
“If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.” ~Proverbs 15:32 Do you hate being criticized? How do you feel when someone offers you critique? Do you graciously accept it? Or do you complain, feel inadequate, and want to give up? What if you’re the [...]
Oftentimes we may think we know what God is calling us to do, whether it’s something major like starting a business or ministry, or something like writing a book or starting a YouTube channel. We try doing these things wondering if we were purposely created to do them. But when we come up unfruitful, stagnate, [...]
What is your personality type? Are you introverted or extroverted? Do you ever wonder if God prefers a certain personality type or feel that you must conform to something you’re not just to effectively spread the gospel? This introvert vs extrovert article will explore the meaning of introverted and extroverted, discuss if being introverted is [...]
A lot of us in the working world have more than likely had a tough boss to work with. I’d like to define “harsh bosses” as those who are hard to please, excessively critical, impatient, and—I must add—unappreciative. You may feel as though he or she is micromanaging you…and it’s just uncomfortable. I can definitely [...]
As Christians, we may think that we worship God in Spirit and truth, but do we really? Do you worship God out of compulsion or do you worship Him from your heart? Do you offer praises just to remove some kind of guilt? Do you praise God publicly just to appear godly and please others, [...]
Let’s admit that it can be just plain hard living in a society that praises work and productivity. It seems as though everywhere we look—television, social media, and those who surround us—it is all about ambition, thinking big, and working hard. It just seems like everyone around us is setting and accomplishing goals, waking up [...]
When we recognize God’s calling in our lives, we may either be joyful that He has given us a divine task and make moves as soon as we can. Or we may be stricken with fear, procrastinate on the visions that He has given us and not even pursue them. If you are the latter, [...]
Bible verses about children being a blessing It’s been said repeatedly that children are the most precious gift. There are people who believe this, and there are some—likely without children—who don’t really see the great magnitude of this belief. God blesses us with children in numerous ways. Here’s how God can use one’s children to [...]
