Potters are responsible for hand-crafting and designing beautiful pieces of art, but where does it all start? If you have ever watched someone make pottery or have participated in a pottery class yourself, you know that before pottery becomes a beautiful, ornate piece of decoration, it begins as an ugly...
Praying is a very difficult task. Ask any strong Christian you know, and they will probably admit that it is not as easy as they make it seem. We often hear lengthy yet genuine prayers to God in worship settings and within our Christian circles, but have you ever wondered...
God’s Word is full of exciting stories, godly wisdom, stories of great success, and letters from men who spent their lives serving the risen Jesus. This text is breathed out by God and is profitable for teaching, reproof, and correction (2 Tim. 3:16–17). But how often is it quickly abused?...
When we look at the world around us, it seems as if everything is defiled and impure. Our country, culture, and even the Lord’s people have begun to be corrupted by outside influences. These issues are not only plaguing and deteriorating the world around us, but even within our church...
The apostle Peter wrote to the elect sojourners (or exiles) in his epistles, instructing them on how they should live their lives—and even how to suffer as Christians without losing their way. As he wrote these epistles, Peter had in mind not only the people of the early church but...
In the life of a Christian, prayer is one of the crucial crutches of our faith. I think that our relationship with God is beautiful because the Creator of Heaven and Earth longs for me to speak to Him, and He longs to speak to me through His inspired words....
We recently talked about being a “living Sacrifice for God” and what that practically means for us, but I feel we often struggle to have a good mindset while we try to live out this action. I questioned myself and asked, “How can I remain hopeful and happy while I...
In the book of 1 Samuel, we encounter the story of Saul, who God chose to become the first king of Israel. Saul would soon be disobedient to God and lose his throne. In this situation, Saul’s actions are a reflection of Israel and are the same because they refuse...
Pierce my ear, O Lord, my God Take me to Your door this day. I will serve no other God, Lord, I’m here to stay. For You have paid the price for me; With Your blood You ransomed me. I will serve You eternally, A free man I’ll never be....
As a newer Christian, I will admit that sometimes I have struggled to truly know God and the purpose of the church. I have been a part of Dalraida for a little over two years now. Through all of the church services, HUBs, and college events, I still struggled with...