Heaven4Sure Bible Bites

Often, children are afraid of adult strangers. Many are even scared of Santa Claus in a shopping mall. What was it about Jesus that drew children and their parents to Him? What lessons can we learn to improve our interactions with them as we seek to win them to Christ?

Have you ever wondered if you and your Lord share the same priorities for your life? The alarm bells should go off when I discover a divergence in priorities and a disconnect with His will.

Restless nights could be caused by a storm that is raging in a Christian's life. Heavy burdens can cause insomnia. How can the God of Peace calm your troubled heart? 

You won't immediately get the connection between the Bible character Abraham and the dog show analogy, but there are lessons to be learned when God said to Abram "Walk before Me."

Often, Christians are faithful and press forward in the face of hard and tough opposition but falter and even stumble when faced with soft opposition. Consider the lessons to be learned from Jesus when He faced the hard opposition of the religious elites and how he dealt with the soft opposition from His earthly family.

The last public address of King David contained a most intriguing challenge to his people. How many of us read our Bibles praying for the privilege of finding additional teachings that we might obey to show our love and affection for the Lord?

There is a verse that specifically mentions "panting" for God's Word. Allow this Bible Bite to challenge your true appetite for the Bible. Are you delighted when you get extra time to read it? How eager am I on a daily basis to get nourishment from the Scriptures?

Lies and lying come in many different forms. What does the Bible say about all forms of deceit and lies? What are examples of lies Christians could tell and sometimes not even be aware of the serious nature of the offence against God? 

Have you ever struggled with not being recognized for all you do for the Lord and that your name is never mentioned? While you labour in obscurity and without notice, others get their fair share of recognition in the Christian community.

Sin in my life will cloud and obstruct my communion with the Lord as a Christian. How can I find out if there are sins I may be overlooking?

Be careful when reading the Bible not to twist the Scriptures to justify what you want to do. Intentionally, truthfully and prayerfully subject your decision-making process to the scrutiny of the spiritual microscope of the Word of God.

Grace is a disposition, that springs from knowing and growing in Christ and blossoms into behaviour that reflects the actual behaviour of Christ as He mixed and mingled with people unlike Himself. 

Naturally speaking, we gravitate towards doing the wrong thing – not the right thing.  The right thing is invariably more difficult than the wrong thing. But you will never be the loser for doing the right thing. The Lord is able to give you much more.

More important than whether one is tone-deaf is whether one has a song to sing. Not all do. This Bible Bite looks forward to a day when tone deafness will not exist and Christians will sing on-key the universal anthem of praise.

Christ's love for us and my love for Him is the secret to how we expend our energies, deploy our abilities, spend our time and yes, live our lives. Good works and faithful service flow from a heart that throbs with love for Christ.

Hebrews 13:5 is one of many verses that speak to covetousness and a love for money. How does loving money compare to other sins? How can I distinguish covetousness from legitimate and prudent money management goals?

We enjoy safe roads and drivers who operate their vehicles with due care and attention. Standard Field Sobriety Tests are used by police to determine the likelihood of impairment or driving under the influence. Spiritually, there is a very reliable road test to determine deviations and influences along the Christian pathway of walking in the truth.

When the burdens are heavy, and the sky of Christian experience is dark and bleak, where is the Lord? Does He know? Does He care? The Lord not only knows, but He knows how. He will carry you.

What did Paul Simon mean when he penned his classic lyrics: "Slip slidin' away..." Some Christians wonder if they are secure in Christ. This Bible Bite provides a Biblical short answer.

Now is the perfect time to ensure your essential daily routines include a dedicated time and plan for reading the Word of God. The daily intake of Scripture nurtures our spiritual growth, equips us for life's challenges, and strengthens our relationship with the Lord.

There is nothing more important in our lives than enjoying Christ. A doctrinally sound appreciation for the Person of Christ is essential to our Christian lives. May this Christmas be a Christ-centered season for all of us.

The Bible teaches that we must remember our Creator while we are young. What are the advantages of being God-conscious and spiritually-minded in the days of our youth? Consider five things that make youthfulness ideal for developing a relationship with Christ.

Could you tell a friend exactly why you love the Lord? Do you tell the Lord Himself why you love Him? Peter wrote to Christians who had never yet seen Christ, but they loved Him. Psalm 116 starts with: "I love the Lord because ..."

There have been no confirmed sitings of the Loch Ness Monster. Similarly, there have been no visual sitings of the eternity-factor in every person. The former is probably a legend, whereas the latter has been reliably documented with mountains of corroborating evidence.

If you are a Christian, your approach to business and management should be refreshingly different. If anyone should respect and promote fairness, equity, and access it should be the Christian manager. If anyone should practice honesty, respect and compassion, it should be you. Consider what the Bible says.