Failure is an inevitable part of the human experience. We all make mistakes, fall short of our goals, and don’t live up to our full potential. This can lead to feelings of disappointment, shame, and discouragement. The Bible has a lot to say about how to respond when we fail. Here are some key Bible verses about failure: Romans 3:23 – All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” This famous verse reminds us that failure and sin are universal human experiences. No one is…
Author: Mike Solis
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It involves being able to imagine walking in someone else’s shoes and experiencing life from their perspective. The Bible has a lot to say about empathy and teaches that Christians should strive to be empathetic people. Here are some key Bible verses about empathy: Jesus as the Ultimate Example of Empathy Jesus provides the ultimate example of empathy throughout his ministry. He was deeply moved by people’s suffering and acted with compassion to alleviate it. For example: “When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and…
The Bible has a lot to say about debt, speaking both of the dangers of falling into debt and the importance of paying off debts responsibly. Here is an overview of some of the key Bible verses about debt: Proverbs 22:7 – The borrower is slave to the lender “The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.” (Proverbs 22:7 ESV) This verse warns that when we are in debt, we are not fully free but are beholden to our lenders. Debt puts us in a position of servitude that can be difficult to…
The Bible does not explicitly state what language Adam and Eve spoke. However, there are some clues that can help us deduce what their language may have been. Here is an overview of what the Bible suggests about the first human language: The divine origin of language Genesis 2:19-20 describes how God brought the animals He had formed to Adam to name them. This implies that God gave humans the capacity for language. The first human language was not something humans invented on their own but was a gift from God to allow communication between humans and with God. A…
Baruch was an important figure in the Old Testament, most well known for being the scribe and devoted disciple of the prophet Jeremiah. Though not a prophet himself, Baruch played a vital role in recording and preserving Jeremiah’s prophecies and assisting him in his ministry. Here is an overview of Baruch’s story and significance in the Bible: Baruch’s Background The name Baruch means “blessed” in Hebrew. He was the son of Neriah and the brother of Seraiah, who was an officer in King Zedekiah’s court (Jeremiah 51:59). This indicates that Baruch likely came from a distinguished family. Beyond these sparse…
Yule is an ancient pre-Christian winter festival celebrated by Germanic peoples across Europe. It was originally celebrated around the time of the winter solstice in late December. The word “Yule” comes from the Old Norse word “jól,” which referred to the midwinter festivals. Over time, as Christianity spread across Europe, the celebration of Yule was absorbed into the Christian holiday of Christmas. There are several connections between Yule and Christmas: Timing Like Christmas, Yule was celebrated around the time of the winter solstice, which falls between December 20-23. When Christianity came to Northern Europe, the timing of Yule was conveniently…
The Bible has a lot to offer when it comes to guidance on nutrition and healthy eating. While it does not provide detailed meal plans or dietary restrictions beyond those laid out in the Old Testament law, the Bible does share principles about caring for our bodies, being good stewards of God’s creation, and practicing self-control and moderation. Here’s an overview of some of the key biblical teachings on nutrition: Our Bodies Are Temples of the Holy Spirit The New Testament reminds us that our bodies are not truly our own, but are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians…
The phrase “peace, peace, when there is no peace” comes from Jeremiah 8:11 in the Old Testament. This verse falls within a passage where God, through the prophet Jeremiah, is pronouncing judgment on the kingdom of Judah for their unfaithfulness and idolatry. In Jeremiah 8:11, God says: “They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace.” (Jeremiah 8:11 ESV) This verse is expressing God’s displeasure with the religious leaders and false prophets of Judah who were claiming that everything was fine and there was peace, when in reality Judah was on a…
Beer Lahai Roi, meaning “well of the Living One who sees me,” is a place mentioned just twice in the Bible, both times in Genesis regarding Hagar’s encounter with God. However, these two brief mentions provide deep theological significance and insight into God’s character. The Context of Beer Lahai Roi The setting of Beer Lahai Roi is during the time of the patriarchs Abraham and Sarah. In Genesis 16, Sarah is unable to have children so she gives her servant Hagar to Abraham in hopes of producing an heir. Hagar conceives and then begins to despise Sarah, leading Sarah to…
The Kenizzites were one of the tribes living in the land of Canaan at the time when the Israelites entered the Promised Land after their Exodus from Egypt. The Kenizzites are mentioned several times in the Old Testament, giving us some insight into who they were and their interactions with the Israelites. The name “Kenizzite” likely derives from Kenaz, who was the grandson of Esau (Genesis 36:11, 15). Esau was the older twin brother of Jacob, who was later named Israel. So the Kenizzites were distant relatives of the Israelites, descending from Esau rather than Jacob. The first mention of…