“Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.
I am a stranger on earth;
do not hide your commands from me.
My soul is consumed with longing
for your laws at all times.” Psalm 119:18-29 NIV
Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
Photo by Tara Winstead: https://www.pexels.com
RealChristianWomen.blog
“When my spirit grows faint within me,
it is you who watch over my way.” Psalm 142:3a
Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash
RealChristianWomen.blog
The less familiar we are with the Scriptures, the more vulnerable we become to deception, especially if it is packaged in half-truths.”
STEVE MILLER, Foreshadows, 12 Megaclues That Jesus’ Return Is Nearer Than Ever
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
“many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.” Matthew 24:11 NIV (emphasis mine) Read full chapter
I highly recommend Steve Miller’s excellent book. You can order it here.
Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
RealChristianWomen.blog
.
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.” Proverbs 31:8 NIV
To end a child’s life is not health care.
Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
Photo by Christian Bowen on Unsplash
RealChristianWomen.blog
Jesus answered, ” … the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” John 18:37 NIV
Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
Photo by Gary Fultz on Unsplash
RealChristianWomen.blog
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 Read full chapter
Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
Photo by Andrea Tummons on Unsplash
RealChristianWomen.blog
Someone I love claims to be an atheist. In our discussions about God, it is obvious to me that he is well-read in pro-atheist apologetics. It is clear where he looks for truth, and it isn’t in the Bible.
I would venture to say that one could find support for just about anything one wants to believe. (I considered listing all the crazy things people believe today, but you probably already know what many of them are.)
What you read and listen to (whether it is true or not) does have a tremendous influence on what you believe. That’s because human beings tend to go along with the crowd. Even science backs this up.
In his article, The Science Behind Why People Follow the Crowd, Henderson says, “One lesson from social psychology is the influence others have on us. Research shows we do not have as much control over our thoughts and behavior as we think.”
Research shows that people are greatly influenced by what those around them think and who they listen to.
But there is only one way to find truth and that is in God’s Word, the Bible. We don’t have to wonder if the beliefs put forth in our culture are true or not. God has given us His Word to teach us.
“Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight.” 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 NIV
I am thankful that God has given us His precious Word. The longer I live, the more I understand how important it is to life and godliness. Have you ever, in your lifetime, seen such rampant deception as we see today?
“The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.” 1 Timothy 4:1-2 NIV
Reading and studying the Bible is a vital discipline for the follower of Christ. Do you consider yourself a mature Christian? Why? On what do you base your claim? One can only become a mature Christian by studying God’s Word. And that requires discipline. In other words, we have to discipline ourselves to study God’s Word.
The foremost of the disciplines is that involving the Word of God and constitutes the reading, study, memorization, and meditation of Scripture. If this discipline is neglected, no other effort to discipline ourselves will be successful because we simply do not have the power to overcome the resistance of the sin nature in which our new natures reside. Nor do we have the power to overcome the resistance of demonic influences whose aim is always to separate us from the only means of spiritual growth, the Word of God.“
GotQuestions.org (emphasis mine)
In these times, there is a great need for Christians to have discernment. Discernment comes from knowing God’s Word, the Bible. The more we study God’s Word, the more our ability to discern will grow and develop.
Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
The Science Behind Why People Follow the Crowd, Rob Henderson
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
RealChristianWomen.blog
“One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.” Acts 16:14 NIV (emphasis mine)
When you are praying for someone to accept Jesus, ask the Lord to open their heart to respond to the Gospel.
Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
Photo by Gianna Bonello on Unsplash
RealChristianWomen.blog
“Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.” Proverbs 3:13-18 NIV
Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
Photo by Zdeněk Macháček on Unsplash
RealChristianWomen.blog
Every time that good is called evil and evil called good, truth is a casualty. And as we draw closer ro Christ’s return, the downward spiral will accelerate.”
Steve Miller, FORESHADOWS, 12 Megaclues That Jesus’ Return Is Nearer Than Ever
“Woe to those who call evil good
and good evil,
who put darkness for light
and light for darkness” Isaiah 5:20 NIV
Steve Miller’s book, Foreshadows, is excellent and I highly recommend it. You can order it here.
Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
Photo by Andras Vas on Unsplash
RealChristianWomen.blog
Real Christian Women 