It is safe to say at the very least, that the Bible is a fascinating book. A book full of many true tails, even struggles and disappointments, along with much information intended to help people grow and mature in their relationship with God. After all, it is impossible to have a positive relationship with someone we have not gotten to know and this principal applies to all relationships including one with God. While there are many ways to get to know our Heavenly Father, reading the Bible is one of the most important tools provided for us. However: many shy away from reading the Old...

Have you ever heard a person say, "I'm wearing the Armor of God today"? You may have uttered these words out of your own mouth. While this is a common practice, have you ever stopped to consider what it takes in order to use the Armor of God? Is it truly as simple as confessing with our mouths and "poof" we are wearing the Armor of God? Could it be that the Armor of God is based on our knowledge of the Word of God? While there are many ideas concerning this subject, I believe the answer is quite simple, yet not as simple as "confessing" the armor of God into use. In the pages to follow, we...

It is safe to say at the very least, that the Bible is a fascinating book. A book full of many true tails, even struggles and disappointments, along with much information intended to help people grow and mature in their relationship with God. After all, it is impossible to have a positive relationship with someone we have not gotten to know and this principal applies to all relationships including one with God. While there are many ways to get to know our Heavenly Father, reading the Bible is one of the most important tools provided for us. However: many shy away from reading the Old...

Matthew 5:45, "that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust." (New King James) There are certain phrases unheard until something bad has taken place. Whether it is, "God is in control" or "everything happens for a reason," we can rest assured most people will not bring God into the picture unless something negative has transpired. Another common phrase uttered in difficult times is "God makes it to rain on the just and the unjust." However, as you read the words of Matthew 5:45 seen above,...

"The storms of life should not determine your view of God." God is a good God Life and life more abundantly come from God but anything that steals, kills or destroys, comes from the devil (John 10:10). While this information holds true, it does not mean there will not be difficulties of numerous shapes and forms throughout life. When painful circumstances persist it is easy to become angry with God especially when one has been trusting God for an improved situation over a long period of time. How is it that we are supposed to deal with such things? How should we view God when difficult times...