Ten Minutes of Grace Sarah Harsh

The biggest division noted in the Bible has always been between Malachi and Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John. Every Bible has the page that separates the Old Testament from the New Testament. But is that the only division?

I think there are some things about God and the Bible that we can be absolutely sure of today. These things can bring us comfort in hard times.

The Bible is progressive, like any other book. It tells a story. The story of humanity. Where do you fit in the story? Are you trying to trick God into putting you into part of the story you don’t belong?

How do we give our time and money? Should we tithe or give cheerfully? Abraham and the prophets talk about tithing. Paul talks about giving cheerfully. Is tithing the same as cheerfully giving?

What do you believe? What does your faith profit you? We all have core beliefs even if we have no idea what they are. Our beliefs are instilled in us from the time we are born, from our family, education system, friends, churches, culture, etc. These beliefs drive our actions. If we can understand what our core beliefs are, then we can see why we do what we do. And when we begin to see why we do what we do, then we can choose to change our beliefs. Grace allows us a seat at the table.

Does every Christian get what they pray for? Why don’t we always get what we pray for? What is the purpose of prayer?