Petra (πέτρα, Strong’s G4073) is the Greek word for rock. It appears 15 times — and in 1 Corinthians 10:4 Paul says the rock was moving, in the present tense, the whole way.
What Is Mirror Life? The Alarm Came Before the Fire
What is mirror life? It does not exist yet, and may never. Scientists have already designed the test that would catch it, and that order is the real story.
Two Drinks a Day: What That 1-in-25 Risk Actually Means
Two drinks a day is linked to a 1-in-25 lifetime risk of alcohol-related death. What that number covers, what it cannot see, and what a drink really is.
Prayer for Wisdom to Make a Decision: When Both Roads Look Right
A prayer for wisdom to make a decision when both options look reasonable — plus what James 1:5 and Acts 16 add: God does not scold you for not knowing.
Bible Verses for a New Believer: What to Send Someone Who Just Said Yes
Bible verses for a new believer to send, with the one line to put beside each – plus what Andrew and Barnabas did for brand-new believers instead of sending a list.
Custom Prayer Candle in Memory of a Loved One: They Were the Candle
Looking for a custom prayer candle in memory of a loved one? Why a name on the glass burns down, what Proverbs 20:27 calls the real candle, and four ways to make the anniversary theirs.
Why Can’t I Be Happy for My Friend’s Good News?
Can’t be happy for my friend’s good news? The real problem usually isn’t envy, it’s waiting to feel glad before you show up. Here is what to do instead.
“The Line Dividing Good and Evil”: Solzhenitsyn Was Confessing
The line dividing good and evil cuts through every heart – Solzhenitsyn wrote it about himself, four pages after admitting he was almost recruited to the NKVD.
The Famished Road Meaning: Why Azaro Chooses to Stay
The Famished Road meaning, read closely: Azaro ends the abiku’s cycle on page one, and Ben Okri spends 500 pages moving that same cycle into his days.
Prayer for My Husband: Won Without a Word
A prayer for my husband you can pray tonight, and the one word in 1 Peter 3:1 that does not mean talking at all. It changes what you end up asking God for.