by ORBC Family | Sep 16, 2022 | Christian Living
Many of us have heard the phrase “God is love” in church. It is something we say often because it is true. But where does this phrase come from, and what does it mean? To understand this phrase more deeply, we will first look at its context, and then talk about how...
by ORBC Family | Sep 2, 2022 | Christian Living
When you are reprimanded, how do you respond to it? Do you handle it gracefully, or do you struggle with anger and frustration? Accepting criticism, while difficult, is a part of living in the way we are called to live. Let’s talk about biblically accepting...
by ORBC Family | Aug 5, 2022 | Christian Living
Many of us struggle with being content in our daily lives. We live in a culture that celebrates greed and laughs at contentment. But the Bible calls us to be content with what the Lord provides. The Bible shows that Jesus hates greed, even going so far as to say it is...
by ORBC Family | Jun 10, 2022 | Christian Living
What does the Bible demand of us as Christians? Many of us have expectations of how we are supposed to act like Christians. Are those expectations from the Bible, or are we misrepresenting Christianity with our actions? While there are a lot of different scriptures...
by ORBC Family | May 13, 2022 | Christian Living
Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” but what does that mean? How can we apply this wisdom to our everyday lives? Let’s look deeper into these words. Matthew 5:8 is part of the Beatitudes that Jesus lays out at the beginning of the...
by ORBC Family | Apr 1, 2022 | Christian Living
In the days leading up to Easter, many of us may be wondering, “What is Lent in Christianity?” This blog post will go over what Lent is, the 40 days of Fasting Jesus went through in Matthew 4:1-11. Is Lent something Christians should practice, or does it get in the...
