This is the fourth post in a series on what the Bible teaches about patience. To read the prior posts, click the respective titles below. How Does the Bible Define Patience? The Immense Patience of God Patience: A Fruit of the Holy Spirit   Be Patient with Yourself “And we all, who with unveiled faces […] The post Be Patient With Yourself as God Transforms You appeared first on Beautiful in Jesus ..read more

This is the third post in a series on what the Bible teaches about patience. To read the prior posts, click the respective titles below. How Does the Bible Define Patience? The Immense Patience of God   Patience: A Fruit of the Spirit “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against […] The post Patience: A Fruit of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Beautiful in Jesus ..read more

This is the second post in a series on what the Bible teaches about patience. To read the first post, click the title below. How Does the Bible Define Patience?   The Immense Patience of God To say that God has been patient with me would be a colossal understatement.   I gave my life […] The post The Immense Patience of God appeared first on Beautiful in Jesus ..read more

Patience In our fast-paced, self-focused, results-oriented world, cultivating the fruit of patience safeguards us from being torn apart by the rapid currents of life.   Patience is very important in a Christian’s life. It affects every aspect of our lives—our relationship with God, ourselves, and others, as well as our overall well-being, career, and finances. […] The post How Does the Bible Define Patience? appeared first on Beautiful in Jesus ..read more

Today, I’m sharing an article written by my friend and ministry partner, who chooses to remain anonymous. Using Scriptures, she teaches us about the importance of walking in the fear of the Lord.   My prayer for us is that as we read her article and meditate on the Scriptures, we will truly begin to live daily in the fear of the Lord and yield our entire lives to God in obedience. In Jesus’ name, Amen!   Until next time… Chizobam Idahosa   Image by Gary Nack Photography   As I read through the Word of God, His Word teaches me to fear Him. It is amazing how many Scriptures ..read more

Reflections from Judges Chapter 5: Choosing God over Self   Scripture Read: Judges Chapter 5 Key Scripture: “Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I, even I, will sing to the Lord; I will praise the Lord, the God of Israel, in song.” Judges 5:3   Judges Chapter 5: Observation Judges chapters 4 and 5 are very similar as they both recount the same incidents. Chapter 4 is a historical account of what happened in Israel when the Lord led Barak and Deborah to war against Sisera, while chapter 5 is a detailed and heartfelt praise song to God for winning the battle for ..read more

  Jesus: A Reflection on God’s Gift of Salvation   A couple of years ago, Asheritah Cuicui introduced me to studying the names of Jesus through her devotional, “Unwrapping the Names of Jesus.” I have come to learn more about who Jesus Christ is and who I am in Him as I have spent time meditating on His many names/titles.   Each name of Jesus Christ gives us insight into His nature, character, attributes, and personality. As we get to know Him more, we can worship Him with awe and fellowship more intimately with Him.   Click on the links below to read two articles ..read more

  This is the sixth devotional in a series on renewing the mind. To read the first five devotionals, click the links below. Change the Way You Think The Benefits of Renewing Your Mind Transformation: How Does it Happen? Practical Ways to Renew Your Mind Breaking Down Strongholds   Spiritual Warfare: Victors, Not Victims “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same ..read more

This is the fifth devotional in a series on renewing the mind. To read the first four devotionals, click the links below. Change the Way You Think The Benefits of Renewing Your Mind Transformation: How Does it Happen? Practical Ways to Renew Your Mind Breaking Down Strongholds “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corint ..read more

  This is the fourth devotional in a series on renewing the mind. To read the first three devotionals, click the links below. Change the Way You Think The Benefits of Renewing Your Mind Transformation: How Does it Happen?   Practical Ways to Renew Your Mind In my last three devotionals, we have been reviewing the subject of renewing our minds with the Word. Today, I am sharing practical ways to renew your mind and how I work this out in my personal life.   On a practical level, I make time to read the Word every day. I am not great at memorizing, but as I re-read the Scriptur ..read more