The change of the gospel: Believing in the preached gospel leads to eternal life. The evidence that the gospel leaves behind is undoubtedly undeniable. After listening to the preaching of God’s word, people have witnessed a change in their physical and spiritual well-being. The scriptures tell us that God’s word is sharper than any two-edged
The tingly word effect
Say the word: A good word, on time, has powerful effects. Words once spoken cannot be taken back. Those of us who at one time or another stuck our feet in our mouths know what that is about. The phrase, “I should not have said that,” has been burned out. The Bible tells us that
He raises up the poor out of the dust
Running: The return of Noemi and her remaining daughter-in-law moved her community. Noemi had left Bethlehem-judah with her husband and two sons to live in the country of Moab. They left their home because of a famine that plagued their land. Noemi’s name marked her personality. Her name means pleasant and amiable. She was a
Strength, the end result of fasting.
The power of fasting: In 1973, an obese man named Angus Barbieri completed a 372-day fast. It is the world’s longest fast recorded. He weighed 465 pounds and lost 276 pounds. He ended up weighing 180 pounds after his fast. Fasting is an ancient health remedy that doctors do not use. The benefits of fasting