Meditate on the Word - For a Decent and Investigative Christianity (EN)

In the heart of every home, there is often a figure who serves as the moral and emotional compass: the wife. In many families, she not only manages daily tasks and cares for the children, but also plays a crucial role in sustaining the family’s spirituality. The devotional "I Am a Wife of Faith" is a powerful tool designed to strengthen the faith and resilience of wives, helping them navigate the challenges of marriage with grace and wisdom. 1. Hope and Encouragement Married life can bring countless challenges, from financial issues to differences in raising children and, in more severe cases, crises like infidelity. However, the hope and encouragement found in the Christian faith offer wives an inexhaustible source of strength. Verses like Psalm 55:22, which advises casting all cares upon the Lord, serve as a reminder that they are not alone in their struggles. 2. The Power of Prayer Prayer is a cornerstone for many believing wives. It is through prayer that they find peace...

The Bible frequently uses the metaphor of the heart to represent the center of human emotions, thoughts, and will. This article explores the symbolism of the heart in the Bible, addressing its transformation, guarding, contrition, purity, and love as described in the Scriptures. The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Flesh (Lev, לב) Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV) tells us: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." Here, the Hebrew word for heart is "Lev" (לב), symbolizing the center of the human being. God promises to replace a heart of stone, insensitive and hardened, with a heart of flesh, sensitive and receptive to His will. A heart of stone represents a life distant from God, marked by resistance to His word and change. People with hearts of stone can be trapped in sin, bitterness, or pride, becoming insensitive to God's voice. The promise of a heart of flesh reflects God's desi...