Spending time with Dr. Christina

Leaders Do Have Issues When we think about leaders, we often imagine confidence, strength, and clarity. But the reality is that leaders are human , and like everyone else, they face challenges, weaknesses, and personal struggles. 1. Leadership Doesn’t Eliminate Problems Holding a leadership position doesn’t mean someone has everything figured out. In fact, leadership often amplifies pressure —more...

Peace: What Is Biblical Peace? Biblical peace isn’t just the absence of conflict—it’s a deep sense of wholeness, rest, and trust in God . John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives…” 👉 God’s peace is: Internal, not external Steady, not temporary Rooted in Him, not circumstances God Is the Source of Peace: Philippians 4:7 “The peace of God… wil...

We’re Never Alone God Is Always With Us: From beginning to end, the Bible emphasizes God’s constant presence. Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” 👉 God’s presence is not temporary—it’s a promise. Jesus Promised to Be With Us: Matthew 28:20 “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 👉 Even a...

The Purpose of Trials & Tribulations: What Are Trials and Tribulations? Trials are tests, challenges, or suffering we face in life—spiritual, emotional, physical, or relational. John 16:33 “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” 👉 Jesus never promised a trouble-free life—but He promised victory through Him. Trials Test and Strengthen Our Faith: James...

Holiness: What Is Holiness? Holiness means being set apart for God —living in a way that reflects His character. Key verse: 1 Peter 1:15–16 “Be holy, because I am holy.” 👉 Holiness is not about perfection—it’s about direction and devotion . God Is Holy: Holiness begins with understanding who God is. Isaiah 6:3 “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty…” Revelation 4:8 repeats this same declaration o...

Forgiveness: What Is Forgiveness? Biblical forgiveness means choosing to release someone from the debt of their wrongdoing—just as God releases us. Key verse: Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” 👉 Forgiveness is not: Saying the hurt didn’t matter Trusting someone immediately again Excusing wrong behavior 👉 It is : Le...

In this bible study, praying in the “secret place” is about developing a deep, authentic walk with God—not just practicing religion outwardly. The foundation for this comes directly from Jesus Christ in the Bible, especially Matthew 6:6. And, we pray in secret because: 1. It’s a command and model from Jesus In Matthew 6:6, Jesus teaches believers to go into a private place and pray to the Father “...

What God’s Love Is Like: God’s love isn’t just a feeling—it’s action . He gave what was most precious. Another powerful verse: Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 👉 God didn’t wait for you to be perfect. He loved you first. God’s Love Is Unconditional: 1 John 4:9-10 “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His o...

What Is Prayer? Prayer is simply talking with God —not just talking to Him, but also listening. In Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus gives a model for prayer, showing us it includes: Honoring God Asking for our needs Seeking forgiveness Requesting guidanceWhy Prayer Matters: It- Builds your relationship with God (like any conversation builds a friendship) Brings peace “Do not be anxious about anything…present...

Salvation: Welcome back to Five Minute Bible study. Today we’re talking about one of the most important themes in the entire Bible: Salvation . What does it mean to be saved, and why does it matter? The Problem – To understand salvation, we first need to understand the problem. The Bible teaches that all of us have sinned. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”...

Five Minutes Bible Study and today’s topic is Faith : Let’s start with a powerful verse from the Bible, Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Faith isn’t just hoping things will work out. It’s choosing to trust God—even when you don’t have all the answers. It’s believing that He is working behind the scenes, even when nothing seems to b...