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Is Kissing a Sin?
One of the burning questions that crosses the minds of most Christian youths is whether kissing before marriage is a sin in the eyes of God. Some Christians are fine with steering clear of such intimacy until they officially tie the knot. But when it’s a rampant practice in the society, confusion and temptation inevitably creep in, and if they find themselves in the act, guilt is sure to follow. I also believe adults sometimes struggle to find the right words on this topic because the Bible doesn’t explicitly state that kissing someone you’re not married to is a sin. However, with patience and diligent searching of the scriptures, we…
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3 Secrets Jesus Asked Christians to Keep
One thing our generation strongly advocates is self-promotion. We’re told that self-promotion isn’t bragging or being boastful—it’s simply personal branding. We’re advised to invest in marketing our skills, schemes, and successes, as this can open doors for us. And it’s true: if you’re skilled and market yourself well, doors of opportunity—like income, influence, and impact—will open. But there’s a thin line between self-promotion and being boastful. Many things we seek applause for today might fall on the wrong side of that line. Here are three things we often do publicly for human praise, but Jesus instructed His followers to keep secret: 1. Jesus said, “Do not do your charitable deeds…
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3 Proofs You’re Not a Christian
There are rarely any small churches these days. More people are identifying with the Church and making sacrifices for its growth, but that’s not the metric for determining if they are saved. Just as faith without work is dead, work without faith is also death. You could be a regular churchgoer and faithful in paying tithes and offerings, but if you haven’t received Jesus, you will have no eternal reward. Our works can’t save us; Jesus is the only acceptable and pleasing sacrifice in the sight of God. Even if you love the church and give your all to it, but are guilty of the following, you are not saved…
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Psalms To Memorize
It’s no new revelation that as we journey through life, we will face many roadblocks. While there will be times of rejoicing and celebration, we will also experience moments of difficulty and discouragement. In times like that, keeping the Word of God in sight and our hearts might be all we need to hold on till the end. The Book of Psalms provides such perfect verses you can constantly keep in mind as you journey through the ups and downs of life. Here are 15 perfect Psalms to memorize, to keep you grounded through it all: 1- Psalms 121 v 1-2: “I will lift up my eyes to the hills—…
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Bible Verses on Obedience to God
There are countless Bible verses on obedience to God, emphasizing that following the voice of God through His written Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit is the essence of our faith as children of God. As the perfect example for every believer, Jesus came in the volume of the books written about Him, ensuring not to break but to fulfill the commandments and laws of God for His life. If Christ is our pattern, then we must follow suit in His footsteps. Unfortunately, today, many who identify as Christians are drifting away from the paths God has chosen—paths Christ Himself walked. This is far from Christlike. If we…
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15 Insightful Bible Verses on Birthdays
What does the Bible say about birthdays? Are they worth celebrating? Well, let’s search the scriptures together. While some hold personal beliefs that discourage birthday celebrations, it is not accurate to claim that the Bible outright condemns them. Some people argue that the only birthday mentioned in the Bible is Herod’s, which led to the beheading of John the Baptist. And they use this as a reason to label all birthday celebrations as wrong. However, if we look closely, we see that the birth of Jesus was also celebrated by both heavenly beings and human beings, with songs, joy, and precious gifts. This is not to encourage extravagant or excessive…
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8 Proverbs About a Good Wife
I love that this blog is titled “Proverbs About a Good Wife” because there are wives, there are wives, and there are wives. According to the Bible, there are bad wives, good wives, and excellent wives. The spotlight in this blog post is on “the good wife,” which extends to “the excellent wife” as well. The scriptural truth is that every woman is not a wife, and every wife is not a good wife. A good wife is a wife who does her husband good. The Bible further paints her as blessed, excellent, prudent, and wise. This means a man should marry a good wife if he wants a good…
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15 Insightful Bible Verses on Being Kind
We’ve been told since we were little kids that the world is harsh and cruel. To survive, we need to close ourselves to it by being cutthroat and selfish. But doing that would end you up as a loner with a regretful life. Or you could do things Christianly — in Christ’s way, which is all about adding love and kindness to the mix. When you embrace kindness, you greet the world with open arms. And it doesn’t take much to be kind. Just a smile here and some little things there. The beautiful part is, kindness is contagious enough to change your immediate world. Still not convinced? Well, here…
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15 Insightful Bible Verses on Being God’s Temple
In today’s world, we are programmed to think that we are not responsible to anyone and that we can do whatever we want with our bodies. We can abuse it, mutilate it, and neglect it, and it wouldn’t matter—not immediately, at least. But who cares, right? As Christians who believe we were made in God’s image, fashioned by His hands for His glory, we should know better than to approach our daily living with this mindset. God created the human body with a purpose. We weren’t just made to enjoy our physical world; God has predestined us to be His physical home—His Temple. This is a truth many people fight…
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15 Insightful Bible Verses on Hell
We are at a time when many are lovers of themselves and their ways but do not wish to receive the reward for their actions. People choose to walk in the path of hell but want to end in heaven. This brings to my remembrance a conversation between God and Cain. So, it happened that Cain killed his brother, Abel. Ironically, when God spelled out his punishment for shedding the blood of his brother, Cain cried out, saying, “My punishment is greater than I can bear.” And he even added, “…that everyone that finds me shall slay me.” Then I keep wondering how a killer is afraid of being killed.…
