Why Did God Command Abraham to Offer His Son Isaac?

It is recorded in the Bible, “And he said, Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and get you into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering on one of the mountains which I will tell you of. And Abraham rose up early in the m...

Bible Verse–Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

I Can Get Along Well With the Surly “Big Sister”

By Shu Xun, Italy I worked as a waitress in a restaurant. One night, a big sister working in our restaurant came back from the visit to her hometown. As it was the first time that we met, I greeted her with civility but she ignored me. From her words and ac...

Bible Verse–1 John 4:21

And this commandment have we from him, That he who loves God love his brother also.

Bible Verses–Romans 5:4-5

And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given to us.

Bible Verse–Romans 6:9

Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dies no more; death has no more dominion over him.

Bible Verses–Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart: And you shall t...