5 Steps To Live God-Centered

Posted on June 30, 2016 by debrapedrow

Accounts in the New Testament reveal the Good News being shared with mankind. And because Jesus conquered death through His resurrection, the Apostles now explained there is a new way to lead a God-Centered life. But the question at hand was: Why should the Jews and Gentiles desire to experience this new God-Centered life over their old established God-Centered life?

They must of had many questions about this new religious way of life.

Would it help them understand who God is?
Would it offer them forgiveness?
Would it bring them more joy?
Will they receive a more personal relationship with God?
Or for that matter, would God even care who is the center of their lives?

Let’s see how the Bible answers these questions.

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Happy Father’s Day, God.

Posted on June 16, 2016 by debrapedrow

What do we give to the Father who has everything?

Big sales are happening this week-end encouraging customers to purchase gifts for Father’s Day. While my earthly father lived, I bought him items he wanted that matched his hobbies. But as I think about my heavenly Father, what can I give Him that He truly wants? Continue reading →

Jesus – Lunatic, Liar, or Truthful?

Posted on June 9, 2016 by debrapedrow

Jesus, lunatic, liar or Truthful?

Jesus was looked upon as a “Teacher” (John 13:13) during the last three years of His life on earth as He purposefully taught the Word of God to many peoples. But it is the fact that His teachings were extremely bold that should inspire us to make a clear decision about who The Man really is. Referencing Him as one who teaches does not measure up to the Truth of His being; and this simple acknowledgment will not secure for us our inheritable heavenly eternity. Continue reading →

Give Thanks To The Lord…

Posted on June 2, 2016 by debrapedrow

1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the Lord [God], for he is good; his love endures forever.

The phrases “Give thanks to the Lord” and “his love endures forever” appear often in the Bible. You can read eleven specific verses from the New International Version Bible at:

1 Chronicles 16:41, 2 Chronicles 20:21, Psalm 106:1, Psalm 107:1, Psalm 118:01, Psalm 118:29, Psalm 136:1, Psalm 136:2, Psalm 136:3, Psalm 136:26, Jeremiah 33:11

Giving thanks to others is an action also extended amongst society, and there are many ways we may offer our Thanks. Continue reading →

7 Doubters In The Bible

Posted on May 26, 2016 by debrapedrow

The Right People For The Job.

God chose many people that were not always enthusiastic to carry out His plans. Often these doubters failed to see His design for them because they believed more in their own shortcomings or decisions than in His great power. But God, in His time, showed all of them His way. That lead to their eventual willingness to place all trust in God, birthing their significant roles in the history of Christ. Continue reading →

“Come, follow me.” Jesus said.

Posted on May 19, 2016 by debrapedrow

3 failures Peter had towards Jesus

Simon, also known as Peter, is noted in the Bible as the first disciple Jesus called to follow Him.

Mark 1:16-17 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” Continue reading →

Book of James

Posted on May 12, 2016 by debrapedrow

Read the Book of James

A Quick Read Full Of Christian Truths

James, the author of the Book of James, is the half brother of Jesus Christ. Although the Bible does not give us much information about James being intricately involved with Jesus before the crucifixion, we easily find that after the resurrection James clearly becomes a leading figure in the early church.

James, Cephas and John, those esteemed as pillars, gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship when they recognized the grace given to me. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. Galatians 2:9 (emphasis added) Continue reading →

Always And Forever

Posted on April 28, 2016 by debrapedrow

Always and forever keep His name holy.

The following is an excerpt from chapter four of my book: Lift Him Up don’t Pull Him Down – The eternal importance of never momentarily taking our Lord’s name in vain.

The chapter is titled Worth Repeating, and includes twelve different Bible versions of our Lord’s third commandment followed by a short commentary/story. Continue reading →

Want To See Who Believes In The Bible?

Posted on April 21, 2016 by debrapedrow

Bible

12 known believers who state knowing the Bible makes all the difference.

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

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