For many of us, just reading the Bible isn’t enough to really help us feel connected to the Word. Sure, we can read and absorb what’s written, but is it truly doing us any good if we aren’t also living in that Word? Here at Oak Ridge Baptist Church, we believe in...
Many, if not everyone, have found themselves with fear at one time or another. But there are several Bible verses about fear. Sometimes, the fear we experience is a sort of fantasy that movies are made out of, like the fear of a sea serpent or aliens. Sometimes this...
Loneliness is something that many Christians struggle with at different points in their life. Whatever the cause or circumstance surrounding those who are feeling lonely, it can be a challenging and discouraging season. In today’s social media-immersed world, there is...
Depression is something both Christians and non-Christians have had to navigate. In our previous blog, we discussed what the bible says about anxiety, which is something that often goes hand in hand with depression. While the Bible does not always present a quick fix,...
Because of the world we live in, it is nearly impossible to go throughout our lives without experiencing anxiety in some fashion. Today, anxiety appears in many different forms to people of different ages, races, genders, and classes. For some people, it is an...
When we think of forgiveness in the Bible, the first thing that comes to mind is God’s forgiveness of sinners. While there are many examples of forgiveness in the Bible, God’s forgiveness is the greatest and most impactful to our everyday lives. Because of God’s...
The Bible says that “God is love” and “love is God” (1 John 4:7–8). With that being said, love can come in various forms, especially since several different words are used to describe love throughout the Bible. Let’s dive deeper into the specific Bible verses that...
Anger is a Biblical principle, isn’t it? Anger is not only discussed at length in the Bible, but righteous anger is demonstrated by Jesus Himself. As we pursue becoming mature in the faith, it’s necessary to consider what place anger holds in our lives. In this broken...
Stewardship, integral to Christianity, emphasizes responsible management of resources entrusted by God. It promotes caring for the environment, helping others, and using resources wisely. Biblical teachings on stewardship, like parables of the talents, resonate today....
