Building Up, Praying, and Remaining in God’s Love Introduction: The Context of Jude 1:20 The New Testament letter of Jude is a brief yet powerful message written to believers facing challenges from false teachers and growing immorality. In Jude 1:20, the apostle urges, “But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit…”…
A Prayer for Complete Well-Being The verse from 3 John 1:2 reads: “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.” This passage is like receiving a thoughtful, heartfelt letter from a friend who genuinely wants the best for you. It reflects a prayer and a wish for someone’s…
In John 12:24, Jesus says, “Unless a seed falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a single grain, but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” This means that, just like a seed has to be buried in the soil and stop being just a seed to grow into a plant, sometimes we have to let go of…
Understanding How Everyday Experiences Shape the Spirit Every moment and every event in our lives has the power to influence who we are deep inside. It’s like everywhere we go, everything we experience—whether good or bad—plants something in our souls, a bit like how the wind carries seeds and scatters them all around. Some seeds are visible, some aren’t, but they all have…
Seeing Beyond What Meets the Eye “Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” (Hab. 1:5) In this profound declaration from the book of Habakkuk, we are reminded of the boundless possibilities embedded in God’s plans. It is…
Why Flourishing on the Inside Changes Everything What does it mean to really be well? Is it about having a fit body, a healthy bank account, or a life free of stress? The truth is, these are good things—but there’s something deeper, something more lasting, that holds everything together. It’s called “soul prosperity.” You might be asking: what is soul…
Why Your Inner Well-Being Matters Just As Much As Your Physical Health If you switch on the TV or scroll through your phone, it feels like everyone is talking about diet plans, workouts, or the latest health craze. And while taking care of our bodies is important, there’s another side to our health that doesn’t always get as much attention:…
Understanding True Prosperity in Simple Words When we hear someone talk about being “prosperous,” we usually think of money, success, good health, or having life go our way. But in a little letter tucked away in the Bible, the Apostle John writes to his friend Gaius with a different view. He prays, “Dear friend, I pray that in all things…
“Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 2). We throw the word soul around a lot, but if someone were to ask you to explain exactly what the word soul means, what would you say? Everyone of us struggles through the storms of life. Sometimes…
