Praise and worship are a significant part of our Sunday morning services. You may wonder about the difference between these two action words. Here are some thoughts on the difference between praise and worship and how you can incorporate these two into your life. What is praise? Praise is an action word that means to [...]
What is the difference between that Baptist church in town and the Presbyterian one across the street? Is there a difference? In previous posts we discussed, the baptist and methodist denomination. In this post, we will highlight the similarities and differences between two historic protestant traditions. The terms Baptist and Presbyterian are very general terms [...]
It may feel like there are an overwhelming amount of translations to choose from. Here we discuss two of the most down to earth, readable translations on the market: the NIV and the CSB. Origin of NIV and CSB NIV – the New International Version was originally introduced in 1973. CSB – in 2004, the [...]
Taking a long walk is one of the most beautiful activities that God has blessed us with. It’s great for clearing the mind, talking to God, meeting new people, walking the dog, and more. This post is all about the importance of going on walks and walking. Let’s dive into some amazing and inspirational quotes. [...]
“A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape. But a woman of strength kneels in prayer and keeps her soul in shape.” We are commanded to pray. Even though God knows our needs before we even think to ask Him. We can trust that God, in His providence will meet [...]
Whether it’s auto, health, home, dental, or disability insurance, we all need insurance. Should a catastrophe happen, let’s make sure that we are protected financially. In this article, we will be learning about the importance of insurance with 70 awesome insurance quotes. Life insurance Having life insurance is imperative for several reasons. Financial planning for [...]
Why Does God Allow Pain? “God whispers to us in our pleasures… but shouts in our pains” Have you ever heard this quote? We all probably question why God allows pain. Let’s check out the mystery of pain. How does God use it to get our attention and refine us? Who said it? The Christian [...]
The New International Version Bible was first released in 1978 and has been a best-selling translation worldwide. The New York Bible Society and more than a hundred other non-denominational scholars created this popular English Bible. It’s a thought-for-thought and word-for-word translation viewed as an accurate and smooth-to-read version of the Bible. The NIV Bible was [...]
In evangelicalism, one of the most polarizing figures is John Calvin. Yet he is considered one of the most important protestant theologian of all time. Who was he and what did John Calvin teach? Who was John Calvin? On July 10, 1509 in Noyon, Picardy France, John Calvin was born. His parents were Gerard and [...]
We only know a little about Jesus’s earthly life before his ministry. Scripture doesn’t mention his early life except for his birth, plus when he was 12 years old, he stayed in Jerusalem after Passover instead of going home with his family. Even the age he started his ministry is vague. Scripture tells us he [...]