Heaven4Sure Bible Bites

The motif of shepherds and sheep is prevalent throughout the Bible. What constitutes good shepherding and Biblical shepherding in the context of a local church? When sheep go missing, is there a good shepherd who doesn't give up on them?

Living for Christ means your lifestyle will be different from most that you interact with on a daily basis. You will experience being an "outsider" at times. What encouragement can you get from the Scriptures?

There are many beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Many ornaments are heirlooms of great value. But there is one tree that defines history, and upon it hung One of infinite value.

The virgin birth of Christ and the Christmas story stands alone among all belief systems for its beautiful uniqueness. Consider the details of His identity, His birth and the reason He was born to die.

Christmas is a time to reflect on the deeper meaning. Most know it is about the birth of Christ, but it's a time to personally reflect on the relevance of Christ to our lives today.

Burdens gone forever. Easy-peasy. Just a stroll in the park. Has that been your experience since the day you were saved? Not mine — and probably not yours either — nor is it the pattern of Scripture.

Orientation simply means the way you lean—the direction you face, and the tendency of your heart. Which way does the current inside you flow—toward the world, or toward the Cross and everything it represents and requires?

The world's smooth functioning depends on GPS technology. It guides billions of devices from ships to dog collars. But long before this technology existed, the original GPS existed and still performs flawlessly today from Heaven.

If the Queen of Sheba was left without breath before Solomon, what will it be like when you stand before the greater than Solomon?

Whether it is our culture now or the one in Babylon, the pressure to conform is intense. The forces to resist are strong in our pursuit of God and faithfulness. If you're good, you will be wanted.

James refers to the Bible as a mirror. The Word of God is not merely for information or observation but for transformation. How do you look in the mirror today?

December is a great month to share the good news of Jesus Christ. People are more tolerant and receptive to hearing something about Jesus or Christianity during the Christmas season. Share your ideas for Christmas evangelism and add to the already long list available on heaven4sure.com.

When it comes to Christian parenting, we are not left to ourselves. There are lessons and insights from the Bible to study. We have the Lord on our side and access to wisdom from above.

The local church may have a visible location in the community, but does that necessarily mean it has a ‘presence’ in the community?

Peter allowed the Lord to use his boat. The Lord may never ask you to hand Him your boat, but He will ask for something far greater — yourself. The question is: will you make yourself available, without reservation or restriction, for whatever work He may have for you?

Someone who claims to be a Christian should not be known for inflammatory language, biting sarcasm, or aggressive retorts. Such a style is antithetical to Scripture and unChristlike in character.

If you find yourself in a position of leadership—at work, in the local church, or in the community—what kind of leader will you be?

Ever met someone who just doesn't have their act together? His life seems scattered — like spilled coffee seeping in every direction.

Millions believe they must contribute something to their salvation — often because their church has told them so. Perhaps someone has argued that point with you and even attempted to use the Bible when explaining their position.

Moonlighting or having a side gig can run into conflict with your primary employer. There is a spiritual parallel that endangers the fruitfulness of our lives for Christ.

Some Christians have terrible memories and life experiences. How can we process the baggage of life and move forward for the Lord? The family history of King Josiah in the Old Testament was marked by great darkness, yet it did not deter him from accomplishing many things for the Lord. 

If an instrument could sense your deepest ambition in life and measure the intensity of your desire to achieve it, what would that goal or purpose be?

Many Christians feel they are plagued by repeating certain sins that they have confessed and have vowed never to commit again. What does the Bible say about this problem?

Jehoiada had the impact of a king, but he was never a king nor did he ever aspire to be one, yet he was buried as one. One person, without a title or a position, can still make a difference today.

What is the source of your joy? Mephibosheth's life revolved around King David. Consider the parallels with your life today.