A Simple Explanation of God’s Nearness and Greatness God’s Presence: What Does It Mean? God’s presence among people means that God is not far away, but is involved with our lives. To really understand what this means, think about two important parts. One is God’s greatness, which we call “transcendence”. The other is the special way we can know and…
A Plain-Language Look at Contentment, Confusion, and the True Heart of Christianity Let’s be honest: a lot of people today feel restless and unhappy—even those who say they believe in God. Why is that? One big reason, according to the Bible and many thoughtful teachers, is that many people just don’t “know” God. Not in the sense of knowing some…
Understanding the Dangers of Not Knowing God’s Ways Introduction If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “My people do not know my word,” you wonder what it really means. This isn’t just religious jargon. It’s a powerful statement found in the Bible, especially in the books of Isaiah and Jeremiah. It has a lot to say about why some people seem…
Understanding Our Place with God We feel like we are just barely inside the kingdom of God. It’s as if we are standing just past the doorway. But as Christians, we are much more connected to God than we realize. Because of Jesus, our nature is joined with God’s. Jesus came to earth and died on the cross. He rose…
Simple Thoughts on Abiding in Christ Many people want to stay close to Jesus all the time. They know it is a wonderful thing, but often they wonder—can it really happen? Is it possible to have an unbroken friendship with Jesus? Some think that only very special Christians can enjoy this closeness with Him. They believe it requires lots of…
Living the Christian Life the Same Way You Started—By Trusting Jesus Have you ever wondered how to keep your connection with Jesus strong? Here’s something important. The way you start is also the way you continue. When you first became a Christian, you probably realized you couldn’t save yourself. You needed Jesus, so you trusted Him—this is what the Bible…
Understanding What It Means to Know Jesus Knowing Jesus isn’t just about learning facts or reading stories—it’s about having a real, close relationship with him. The Bible uses pictures and comparisons to help us understand what knowing God and Jesus is like. Pictures the Bible Uses The Bible explains our relationship with God by comparing it to four things: · …
Understanding Jesus’ Promise of Rest for the Soul What Does It Mean to Find Rest for Your Soul? Jesus once said, “Come to me, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; and you shall find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:28-29) These words are simple, but they hold a deep promise. Jesus…
Understanding Psalm 8 and Its Message About Humanity The Question From Psalm 8 “What is man, that You are mindful of him?” is a question from the Bible, found in Psalm 8:4. The writer is looking at the amazing, beautiful sky and stars. They wonder why such a great and powerful God would care about human beings. Humans seem so…
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