Does God Harden Hearts?

In what sense and why does a God of love harden hearts?

Why in the world would God harden someone’s heart? Why did He harden Pharoah’s heart (you know, back when the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt)? How could a God of love possibly do such a thing? If you’ve ever wondered about that, then you’ll enjoy the insight this article provides.


Why Does a God of Love Harden Hearts?

New Christian Testimony – From Gangster to Preacher

An exciting Christian testimony of transformation – from a street gangster to a preacher!

The good news never stops rolling in.

I just recently read this testimony – and I loved it because it reaffirmed that God doesn’t need perfect people to accomplish His will. He takes imperfect, broken, people and transforms them into His image.

What excites me so much? Well, I’m far from perfect, so it gives me hope that God will someday be able to use me in a powerful way.

Read this testimony of how Victor was changed from a street gangster to a preacher.

And hey, while you’re reading this, why don’t you send in your testimony? Don’t make another excuse – just send it in! God wants to use you!

Christian Testimony – Deliverance from Satanism

A Christian testimony of deliverance from Satanism.

Yet another unbelievable Christian testimony has been submitted to us! When are you going to submit your story? We are waiting. And so is someone else – someone you probably don’t know – someone waiting to hear God’s voice in their lives. Your story could be the one that changes someone’s life. No story is too boring or too normal. God has moved in our lives in amazing ways and we challenge you to get your story in to us! Don’t wait! Take a few minutes to check out some tips for writing a powerful testimony, then get writing!

Anyway, back to the main point . . . we’ve just posted a new Christian testimony of a man who was delivered from hell on earth. He even tried to take his own life at one point – but God wasn’t having any of that.

Go ahead – read his testimony and be blessed.

New Testimony – Sheila’s Deliverance

Read Sheila’s testimony of God’s amazing grace in her life.

This phenomenal Christian testimony has actually been on my site for a long time, but Sheila recently made some modifications and adjustments to it, and asked me to re-post it. I have done so.

This story reveals a true deliverance. Read it and be blessed.

Read the story of Sheila’s amazing deliverance here.

Outline of Haggai

An overview and outline of Haggai. Haggai had a simple message: It’s time to build the temple.

Here’s a short excerpt from our overview of Haggai:

Haggai was the first of the three postexilic prophets. He was the first prophet after the death of Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Daniel lived until approximately within 15-20 years of Haggai’s prophecy, but Daniel’s prophecies were in Babylon and Daniel was not listed among the prophets of Israel in the Hebrew Scriptures. God raised up Haggai to motivate His people back to His work.

To read the full overview and outline of Haggai, click here.

Outline of Micah

This outline of Micah helps picture God’s desire to have a relationship with His people.

I just uploaded an outline of Micah. While Micah prophesies doom and destruction like other prophets, he also makes blatantly clear that God doesn’t desire sacrifices or lip service; He desires an intimate relationship with us.

6:6 “With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?

6:7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”

6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Read our overview and outline of Micah here.

Outline of Jonah

A short overview and outline of Jonah, an Old Testament prophet.

The book of Jonah is the best account in the Old Testament, perhaps in Scripture, about how the will of God and the will of man interact.

Jonah (a prophet of God) whined a lot. He ran from God. He came up with excuses. Yet God used him powerfully. Wow. I guess He might be able to use me too.

Read the outline of Jonah here.

Outline of Hosea

An outline of the Old Testament book of Hosea. Hosea demonstrates the grief of God and His continuing love for a rebellious people. The book begins with grief and ends with hope.

I just posted an outline of Hosea on truthsaves. Hosea demonstrates the grief of God and His continuing love for a rebellious people. The book begins with grief and ends with hope.

For me, Hosea is a “must-read.” So often I wonder how God could accept someone like me. But He does. He desires a relationship with us, no matter how rancid we appear to Him. He loves us and continually calls us to return to Him.

Check out the outline.

Lord, Forgive Me – New Poem on truthsaves

Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.
Isaiah 1:18 (ESV)

Here’s a new Christian poem from mamarocks.com. It’s called Lord, Forgive Me. When we plead with God for forgiveness, He listens and forgives.

Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.
Isaiah 1:18 (ESV)

Christianity in a Nutshell – Proverbs 27:7

Proverbs 27:7 – Christianity in a nutshell. Do you agree?

7 One who is full loathes honey,
but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet.
Proverbs 27:7 (ESV)

For one full of God and His Word, sin appears disgusting. For those starving for His love, even the most vile cesspool might look inviting.