Thankful on Thanksgiving šŸ

For what and for whom are you thankful, today? The following Bible verses are focused upon the importance of ā€œthankfulness.ā€ Friend, there is so much God has given us. Every good and perfect gift comes from Him (James 1:17). The air we breathe, the food we eat, the people we meet… (you!) ā™„ļø We are … Continue reading Thankful on Thanksgiving šŸ

1 Thessalonians 5

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Inspired by God, the first letter to the Thessalonians was written by Paul (possibly alongside Timothy and Silas) on or around A.D. 50. Per Dr. Gary Habermas, New Testament scholars are now attesting that 1 Thessalonians could be the earliest New Testament Epistle. The video below shows Dr. Gary Habermas explaining the … Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 5

A Collection of Scripture about Marriage

ā€œMarriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept pureā€¦ā€ Hebrews 13:4 John 15:4-5 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides … Continue reading A Collection of Scripture about Marriage

Why Galatians 2:20?

ā€œI have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.ā€Galatians 2:20 Why is this blog titled, The Gal220 Life? Simply … Continue reading Why Galatians 2:20?

God’s Got This!

This is a modified re-post of the ā€œCome to Meā€ post from February 2021. Friends, have you ever been advised to ā€œFollow your heart,ā€ or encouraged with the phrases: ā€œIt’s always been in you,ā€ or ā€œYou’ve got this!ā€ Most often folks say these phrases as thoughtful exhortations meant to uplift and inspire. However, should we?? … Continue reading God’s Got This!

Thankful on Thanksgiving šŸ

For what and for whom are you thankful, today? The following Bible verses are focused upon the importance of ā€œthankfulness.ā€ Friend, there is so much God has given us. Every good and perfect gift comes from Him (James 1:17). The air we breathe, the food we eat, the people we meet… (you!) ā™„ļø We are … Continue reading Thankful on Thanksgiving šŸ

Significance

Friends, the significance our hearts long to find is not secured in the perceived relevance culture provides… nor is it obtained in the workplace, with a degree, or by our appearance. Our worth is not determined by how many likes we acquire on social media… It’s not even dependent upon the number of Bible studies … Continue reading Significance

Studying 1 Peter 1: ā€œOur Living Hopeā€

Inspired by God, Peter wrote this letter sometime between A.D. 60 and 65. The ā€œPurpose of Writingā€ per (GotQuestions): 1 Peter is a letter from Peter to the believers who had been dispersed throughout the ancient world and were under intense persecution. If anyone understood persecution, it was Peter. He was beaten, threatened, punished, and … Continue reading Studying 1 Peter 1: ā€œOur Living Hopeā€

ā€œCast Your Burdenā€

ā€œMorning and Evening Devotionalā€ by Charles Spurgeon with Psalm 55 Morning - Day 147"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee." Care, even though exercised upon legitimate objects, if carried to excess, has in it the nature of sin. The precept to avoid anxious care is earnestly inculcated by our Saviour, again … Continue reading ā€œCast Your Burdenā€

The Problem of Pragmatism

Where do we go for strength? To what or to whom do we seek wisdom? Are we trusting God with all of our hearts, or are we compromising by leaning into pragmatism? Are we praying and waiting? Or are we putting our confidence in practices that ā€œfeel helpfulā€ in the moment? With God’s help…by prayer … Continue reading The Problem of Pragmatism