Category Archives: Bible Study

5 Things the Bible Teaches About Handling Anger

Posted on February 4, 2026 by ronelfran

Anger is Unavoidable Anger is a universal human emotion. No one escapes it. It is a normal emotional response when things don’t go our way, and we are hurt, frustrated, or offended because of it. The Bible has a lot … Continue reading →

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Godly Wisdom for a Good Life

Posted on January 13, 2026 by ronelfran

The Bible Makes a Big Deal About Wisdom Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 NIV You can’t say it much more strongly than that — God considers getting wisdom to be of primary … Continue reading →

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How I Became a Very Wise Person

Posted on November 25, 2025 by ronelfran

I don’t consider myself to be particularly wise. But I do have great wisdom. If that statement seems self-contradictory, it’s really not. You see, I know very well that I don’t have any extraordinary wisdom in myself. But I have … Continue reading →

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Getting To Know God – Spiritual Foundations Class 01

Posted on October 10, 2019 by ronelfran

Spiritual Foundations Class is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Christian faith. We used it in my church as our new member class. This is the outline for SFC session #1 Getting To Know God I. Knowing God A. … Continue reading →

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Beyond Resolutions

Posted on January 4, 2019 by ronelfran

If you are anything like I am, you know you need to make some changes in this new year. Perhaps you’ve made New Year’s resolutions about the things you’d like to change. If so, I have some bad news for … Continue reading →

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Only The Strong Survive

Posted on June 26, 2016 by ronelfran

Years ago soul singer Jerry Butler had a hit with a tune called, “Only The Strong Survive.” Sometimes there’s a lot of wisdom in the words of a song, and I think that’s the case with this one. If you … Continue reading →

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Having a thankful spirit every day

Posted on December 11, 2015 by ronelfran

One of the first lessons I learned as a child was the importance of “please” and “thank you.” My mom was adamant about these courtesies. She understood what I as a child did not: that failure to express humility in … Continue reading →

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Creation Declares That God Is In Control

Posted on November 6, 2015 by ronelfran

This morning, as I read Psalm 19, I was inspired and encouraged. Psalms 19:1-3 (NKJV) The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. 3 … Continue reading →

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How Well Do You Walk?

Posted on June 2, 2015 by ronelfran

Have you noticed that if you know someone well, you can recognize them just by the way they walk? That’s true physically, and it’s also true spiritually. In spiritual terms, a person’s walk is their way of life – their … Continue reading →

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Put your past in the past!

Posted on May 13, 2015 by ronelfran

How many times have you looked at some mistake you made in the past, some situation that went wrong because of bad decisions on your part, and said to yourself, “If only I hadn’t done that!”? One of the unpalatable … Continue reading →

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