Tag: Self-Counsel
When More Effort Is Not the Answer: Self-Counsel from Ecclesiastes 10:10
When life becomes difficult, our instinct is often to work harder, push longer, and try more. Yet Ecclesiastes 10:10 reminds us that wisdom is often more effective than mere effort. Using the image of a dull axe, Solomon teaches that God’s people must regularly pause to be sharpened through His Word, prayer, worship, fellowship, and repentance before simply swinging harder.
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10 Benefits of Reading Your Bible Every Day in the New Year
10 Benefits of Reading Your Bible Every Day in the New Year
Reading the Bible every day is one of the most transformative habits a Christian can cultivate. Scripture is God’s living Word, given to deepen our relationship with Him, guide our decisions, strengthen our faith, and renew our minds. Daily Bible reading equips believers for spiritual battles, nourishes the soul, and reminds us of God’s constant presence and faithfulness.
As we enter a new year, consistent time in God’s Word helps establish spiritual stability in a distracted world. Through Scripture, believers grow in obedience, Christlikeness, and wisdom, becoming better prepared to encourage others and live with purpose. Whether you are beginning this habit for the first time or returning to it, daily Bible reading is not merely a discipline – it is a lifeline for spiritual growth and enduring hope.
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Discipline: Choosing Between What You Want Now and What You Want Most
I recently heard someone quote a coach with the following statement: “Discipline is choosing...
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Holding Steady in a World that Doesn’t: If God takes care of the sparrow, He certainly will take care of you.
The past days have been full of various pressures, loss, and disappointment. Maybe you are like...
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10 Benefits of Reading Your Bible Every Day in the New Year for 2025
10 Benefits of Reading Your Bible Every Day in the New Year As we step into a new year, many of us...
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A New Year’s Prayer 2025
A New Year’s Prayer for 2025 Dear Heavenly Father, As we look around us at the dawn of...
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To What Are You Committed?
To What Are You Committed? Everyone is committed to something. For each of us it varies. The field...
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3 Reasons for Intentional Involvement inside a Church Family
3 Reasons for Intentional Involvement inside a Church Family As we kick off another year,...
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What Every Christian Should Remember about Jeffrey Epstein and His Story
What Every Christian Should Remember about Jeffrey Epstein and His Story Hundreds of pages of...
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Welcome 2024: Four Questions to Consider
Welcome 2024: Four Questions to ConsiderWe have turned the page on the calendar and have welcomed...
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How to Make a Gratitude List – a Simple Guide
How to Make a Gratitude List – a Simple Guide People often say we should be grateful. Of...
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When Someone Wanders Away from the Truth
When Someone Wanders Away from the Truth We all have known individuals who for one reason or...
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