If you have ever felt like the "perfect Christian" mold just doesn't fit you, you are not alone. Many of us have believed the lie that connection with God requires us to become someone else entirely. We try to force ourselves into habits that don't match our personalities, season, or actual community, and when we fail, we feel shame.
Where did this standard of connecting with God "the one right way" come from?
It turns out — these unrealistic expectations do not come from God. |
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Bible News The latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news |
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February 1 — A 3,300-year-old Egyptian document, Anastasi I, housed in the British Museum, has . The scroll describes encounters with the Shosu people, depicted as fierce, intimidating, and standing 8 feet tall — a description that aligns with and "sons of Anak" in and . While intriguing, historians remain skeptical due to the lack of physical or archaeological evidence. (New York Post) |
| February 1 — Christians in South Korea are despite the North's severe restrictions on Christianity. Sang Yang, director of the Bible Correspondence Center in Seoul, leads efforts to reach North Koreans through shortwave radio and past initiatives like the "Waterproof Gospel," which sent Scripture tied to balloons across the border. While the hermit kingdom's closed borders make results unknowable, Yang remains hopeful that his efforts are making an impact. (Christian Chronicle) |
| January 30 — Despite severe government crackdowns and internet shutdowns in Iran, Trans World Radio (TWR) continues to share the message of Jesus through radio and online channels. TWR's Farsi ministry provides spiritual and practical support, offering hope amid the nation's financial and social crises to millions of Iranians. The ministry also highlights Iran's biblical connections such as Esther and Daniel, and requests prayer for peace, freedom, and the continued spread of the gospel in Iran. (Evangelical Focus) |
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Here's your Bible Gateway verse-of-the-day calendar for the month of February. Click each link below to read the verse in your preferred translation — or scroll to the bottom to download the image (or PDF) of all verse references.
Plus — a closer look at one of this month's verses, 1 John 4:18, using the NIV Application Bible in Bible Gateway Plus! What does it mean that "perfect love drives out fear"? |
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What is love? This single word covers everything from our feelings for family or a spouse to favorite foods — and God. Yet, not all love is the same. The ancient Greeks recognized this, identifying eight distinct types of love, each uniquely expressed. Their framework offers a richer, deeper understanding of our connections with others — and especially with God.
When someone says, "I love you," what do they really mean? Is it passion, friendship, family, or something deeper? Exploring the eight types of love — agape, eros, ludus, mania, philautia, philia, pragma, and storge — helps us understand and express love with greater intention. This redefinition builds healthier relationships and reveals more of how God shares His perfect love with us. |
| The Lord's Prayer may be the greatest distillation in all of Scripture of who God is, why Jesus came, and what our role is here on earth. It's a blueprint for daily life as a disciple of Jesus.
When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, it matters that he didn't begin with lofty divine titles or elaborate requests, but with relationship. We see it in two simple words: Our Father. |
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