What is scrupulosity? Religious OCD makes every stray thought feel like a sin. Why it is treatable, what Luther went through, and the psalm that answers it.
Why Do I Feel Like I Don’t Belong Anywhere? What Hebrews 11 Says
Why do I feel like I don’t belong anywhere? Hebrews 11 says the people of faith felt it too, and called it a sign they were looking for home, not a flaw.
What Does the Bible Say About Bitterness? Naomi Renamed Herself Bitter. The Book Never Used It.
What does the Bible say about bitterness? Naomi told her town to call her Mara, Bitter. The very next verse calls her Naomi, and the book never stops.
Old Testament Verses About Hope: Where Hope Is a Cord
Old Testament verses about hope (KJV), read through tikvah, the Hebrew word that also means cord: Rahab’s scarlet line, Job’s empty shuttle, a valley of trouble.
Is Lying a Sin? Three Verses Honor Rahab, Not Her Lie
Is lying a sin? Rahab lied to save two spies and made the Bible’s hall of faith, yet the three verses that honor her never mention the lie. Here is why.
What Does the Bible Say About Second Chances? Read Jonah 3:1
What does the Bible say about second chances? In Jonah 3:1 God spoke again with no lecture and handed back the same job. Peter got the same. Here is why.
Bible Verses About Perseverance: The KJV Calls It Patience
The King James Bible uses the word “perseverance” only once. The verses we call perseverance verses say “patience” – a Greek word that means remaining under.
Bible Verses About Joy: It Was Never Meant to Be Felt Alone
Bible verses about joy (KJV), read in context: why the joy in Luke 15, 1 John and even Habakkuk keeps reaching for other people before it feels full.
Salt of the Earth Meaning: The Salt That Went Foolish
Salt of the earth meaning: in Matthew 5:13, Jesus used a Greek word for salt that has become foolish. What it means for anyone who feels small or useless today.
What Is the Feast of Tabernacles? A Home Made of Branches
What is the Feast of Tabernacles? For 7 days God told Israel to live in shelters of branches. On the last day, Jesus stood up and shouted to anyone thirsty.