<p>How can we be sure of this, that the Lord is near when our hearts are shattered, seemingly beyond repair? The answer lies throughout Scripture, for not only does the Bible make this promise repeatedly, but we know we can rest on the promises of the Lord, knowing God is only and always good, righteous, and perfect.</p>
<p>Today, when we face difficulties, we too might fear jeopardizing our position if we take a stand for our faith. But when we’re called to have courage and stand up for what is right, and we go about it in a way that is honorable and true like Esther did, we can be encouraged.</p>
The Bible is indeed a well-organized collection of writings penned by more than two dozen authors spanning thousands of years. Instead of being organized chronologically, it is organized by literary genre. For example, books from the prophets are all together in one section, while books of history are in another.
Some people wake up, grab their phone and start scrolling through news headlines or social media to start the day. Other people slink toward the coffeemaker or lace up their running shoes to hit the gym. But one of the most meaningful and important m.
You might have heard the Nicene Creed in church as part of a worship service, or been taught the words in a confirmation or Sunday school class. But what is the Nicene Creed, and can praying through it help us grow stronger in our faith?