It started somewhere between Dallas and San Antonio, where I was napping in seat 27A, minding my own business, when my eyes suddenly snapped open. Something wasn’t right. I looked up to see smoke curling out of the air vent. I blinked. Then I leaned toward the man beside me and whispered, “Is that ... smoke?”
Biblical stories offer a faith lesson that reflects on Jesus within the story, while a moral lesson teaches how Jesus acted. We learn from His character and His behavior. Faith and moral lessons provide a solid, cohesive foundation for faith formation, moral attitudes, and moral behaviors. Biblical faith formation is essential for obtaining a Christian worldview.
Afraid of being victimized again, I armed myself by keeping my bedside lamp on all night. I reasoned that, if the bad guy broke in, the light would allow me to see his face and identify him later in a police lineup. One bedtime, in desperation, I cried to God for help, and He brought Psalm 127:1 to mind: “Unless the LORD protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.”
Imagine Christmas without a woman’s touch—no Mary to bring our Savior into the world. It’s impossible because it was God’s divine plan to bypass the seed of man and bring the Son of God into the world through a woman.
Halifax, Nova Scotia—a city long on my bucket list— finally became a reality for me this past month. But its historical significance, particularly regarding the Titanic, adds a unique depth to its allure. In April 1912, Halifax played a pivotal role in the recovery efforts following the Titanic’s tragic sinking, a connection that made my visit even more meaningful.
Faith is a word often used in media, sports and everyday life. People say, “Yes, I did it because I had faith” or “We won the game because we had faith.” But what do they have faith in? It’s one thing to have faith that your chair will hold you when you sit or that your car will start when you turn the key. We need deeper faith.
Today the world is steeped in darkness, filled with stumbling blocks of sin, trouble, and confusion. In times like these, we need to make sure we become like living flashlights, meaning that the light of God's presence is shining in and through us. Romans 12:11 can be summed up this way: Never let the fire in your heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord.
Originally, she dreamed of being in the fashion business, but God had something else in mind. God unfolded His beautiful plan for Lane’s life and ministry so subtly that she didn’t even realize it was happening.
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