Psalm 112 is an acrostic poem that uses the Hebrew alphabet to express the greatness and blessedness of those with the right attitude about God and His commandments. Verses 1-3 say, “Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments. His descendants will be mighty on earth;… Read More Greatly Delighting In God’s Commandments — Cougan Collins
God’s Word reveals a lot about laziness. There is nothing wrong with occasionally being lazy to rest from our labors. Even Jesus took breaks from His ministry to relax. However, some abuse being lazy. Instead of resting from their labors, they rest from their rest, but God doesn’t want us to be like this. For… Read More Proverbs: Laziness Vs. A Good Work Ethic — Cougan Collins
Philip, the evangelist, had just finished a great work in Samaria converting many to Christ, including a “sorcerer”. His next mission would be one individual (Acts 8:26). God used an angel to direct Philip to the right location to meet a man who was ready to hear the gospel. Angels are used in many ways,… Read More The Conversion Of The Ethiopian — Cougan Collins
God talks to us through His written Word. However, prayer is how we talk with God, praise Him, thank Him and make requests of Him. In this article, I will show you that prayer is a part of our public worship and our private lives as well. I will also answer the following questions: How… Read More Thoughts on Prayer – Cougan Collins
Elijah is a unique prophet because he left this earth before he died physically (2 Kings 2:11), was prophesied to return (Mal. 4:5), a prophecy which was accomplished through John the Baptist (Mt. 17:12-13), and he appeared with Moses at the transfiguration (Mk. 9:4). Elijah was a godly man as indicated by the meaning of… Read More Lessons Learned From Elijah The Prophet – Cougan Collins
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