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Journey through the powerful and redemptive story of Rahab from Joshua 2, told through rich visuals, biblical commentary, and prayer.
October 17, 2024
As Thanksgiving draws near, our minds often rush to the details - finding the perfect turkey, pulling out those well-loved family recipes, and getting everything just right for the big day. But beyond the shopping lists and kitchen prep, this season is really about something deeper: slowing down, preparing our hearts, and remembering all that we have to be grateful for.
To help you do just that, we’ve gathered 30 of our favorite devotionals on thankfulness. Each reflection is designed to gently turn your focus back to God, reminding you of His presence and His blessings in both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life.
Our prayer is that as you read through these devotionals, your heart will be stirred toward gratitude, your spirit refreshed, and your joy renewed, not just for Thanksgiving Day, but for every day that follows.
October 16, 2024
Autumn is a time of transition, as the leaves change colors and the weather turns cooler. But it’s also a wonderful time of gathering together, celebrating and giving thanks! Take some time to read through these 20 verses, maybe place them somewhere visible, and remember all that God has done, and will do, in this season! Photo credit: Unsplash
August 9, 2024
Do you know how you receive love and feel most appreciated? What about your spouse? If you haven't discovered your love languages yet, learning to speak them fluently will strengthen your marriage and help you be an attentive partner. This complete guide will thoroughly explain each of the love languages and give you practical ways to express them to your husband or wife.
September 26, 2023
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thess. 5:18
Do you find it hard to be grateful? Are you weighed down by the circumstances in your life, letting them dictate how you feel? Do you wish you had a heart of gratitude?
In this 30-day guide, you will be given reminders of God's goodness through Bible verses, quotes, and prayers. Each day has a journal prompt to help you pause, reflect, and recenter on the Lord as you write. These intentional moments of reflection will help you recognize His hand in both the simple blessings and the bigger milestones of your life.
We hope this challenges you and helps you grow in gratitude as we enter the holiday season! Let us praise the Lord for His blessings.
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December 12, 2022
Here we have gathered 100 Bible trivia questions from the collection of thousands on Christianity.com!
We encourage you to test your knowledge of scripture by writing your responses to each question before scrolling down to the answers.
May these Bible trivia questions help you to refresh your biblical memory and inspire you to further study the glorious Word of God!
Explore the five following topics for Bible trivia questions:
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October 12, 2022
How should Christian parents, grandparents, and caregivers approach Halloween? For many families, it’s a fun and lighthearted holiday where kids dress up, laugh with friends, and gather buckets of candy. But for others, the concerns about its history, spiritual influences, and ties to darkness feel too significant to ignore.
So where’s the balance? Is there a way to enjoy the community aspects of Halloween while staying true to your faith? Or is it better to step away entirely?
To help you navigate these questions, we’ve gathered 13 of the most insightful quotes from our Halloween archives - offering a wide range of perspectives rooted in faith and Scripture. This guide is designed to give you clarity, provide biblical wisdom, and equip you with a strategy to prayerfully make the best decision for your family this October 31.
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February 14, 2022
Love is one of the most searched-for themes in the Bible, and for good reason. We all want to know what real love looks like, whether we are thinking about marriage, family, friendship, forgiveness, or how to love difficult people.
Scripture gives us a better answer than the world does. The Bible teaches that love is not only a feeling or a kind word, but a reflection of God’s own character. First John 4:8 says, “God is love,” and 1 John 4:19 reminds us, “We love because he first loved us.” That means true love begins with God, is shown most clearly in Jesus Christ, and shapes the way we love others.
These Bible verses about love will help you see what God says about His love for us, our love for Him, love in marriage and relationships, loving our neighbors, and even loving our enemies. Read them slowly, pray through them, and let God’s Word teach your heart what faithful, patient, selfless love really means.
Download your copy of these beautiful Scripture quotes HERE. Print these beautiful Bible verses to keep by your bed, at work, or anywhere you need to be reminded of the power of God's love in your life.
Read and meditate on this list of scriptures about love from the Holy Bible and begin seeing the change in your heart and mind that comes from pursuing selfless love! Here are some of the most inspiring and beautiful Bible verses about love:
Let all that you do be done in love.
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,
With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
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September 10, 2020
The Bible tells us that God's love is everlasting, strong, powerful, life-changing, and for everyone. We can trust in God's love and believe in His love for us through the gift of salvation. We can rest in God's love knowing that He wants what is best for us and has a plan and purpose for all that we face. We can have confidence in God's love knowing He is faithful and sovereign. We have collected some of our favorite love quotes from the Bible to affirm and remind you of the love God has for you.
Because of God's great love for us, we are able to love others and be an example of what love looks like - it is forgiving, enduring, patient, kind, and so much more. We can take what we learn about God's love for us and use it to build a better marriage, better friendships, and to love ourselves better! The Bible has a quote about love for whatever area of life you are looking to experience a better relationship. May these love quotes from the Bible strengthen your faith and improve all aspects of love in your life.
July 9, 2020
Who is Archangel Michael in the Bible? - Scriptures Quotes and Meaning
Michael is known as God’s "archangel," which means "chief angel." Scripture often refers to the Archangel Michael as a “chief prince” of the heavens. This angel will play an important part in the end-time events. He will lead a multitude of angels in a triumphant war over Satan and his demons in Revelation 12. Michael is not merely one of the angels but the head of a battalion of angels, though their ultimate leader is God.
In the Book of Revelation, St. Michael, the Archangel, commands God's army against Satan's forces. It is during the war in heaven that Archangel Michael conquers Satan. After the battle, Satan is cast to earth with the fallen angels, where he, "that ancient serpent called the devil," continues their efforts to "lead the whole world astray." In the book of Jude, Michael is referred to as "the archangel Michael." Learn more about Michael the Archangel from our collection of Bible Verses below!
Here are some key references and scriptures related to Archangel Michael in the Bible:
Daniel 10:13:
"But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia."
This verse refers to Michael as one of the chief princes who come to aid in spiritual battles.
Daniel 12:1:
"At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered."
Michael is portrayed as the great prince who protects God's people during times of trouble.
Jude 1:9:
"But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, 'The Lord rebuke you!'"
This verse provides insight into Michael's role in a dispute with the devil over the body of Moses, showing his reverence for God's authority.
Revelation 12:7-9:
"Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven."
This passage depicts Michael leading angels in a cosmic battle against the dragon, identified as Satan.
In Christian tradition, Archangel Michael is often seen as a powerful and protective figure, an angelic leader who fights against evil forces. The name "Michael" means "Who is like God?" which reflects his loyalty and submission to God's authority.
July 9, 2020
As the popularity of tattoos continues to increase, many Christians wonder what the Bible has to say about tattoos. The Bible makes no specific reference to tattoos as we understand them in modern times. Some Christians condemn all tattooing as a sin because of interpretations that God forbids them in Leviticus 19:28. Let's take a look at this passage in greater context to understand how it applies to us today.
Most Bible translations do not explicitly address the topic of tattoos, and opinions on the matter may vary among different Christian denominations and interpretations. The closest reference that some people associate with tattoos comes from Leviticus 19:28 in the Old Testament, which states, "You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord."
Interpreting this verse involves considering the historical and cultural context in which it was written. Some argue that the prohibition was related to pagan mourning practices or idolatrous rituals and does not necessarily condemn modern, culturally neutral tattoos. Others view it as a guideline emphasizing the sanctity of the human body as a temple. The context of this verse is part of the holiness code given to Israel, which includes a series of laws designed to set the Israelites apart from the pagan cultures surrounding them. The practices described—cutting the body and marking it—were associated with mourning rituals and idol worship, common among Canaanite and other ancient cultures (1 Kings 18:28). These actions were often tied to rituals honoring the dead or invoking pagan gods, and the Israelites were commanded to avoid these practices to remain spiritually pure and distinct as God's people.
In the same chapter, Leviticus 19:27 says, “You shall not round off the hair on your temples or mar the edges of your beard.” This law likely refers to avoiding hairstyles connected to pagan rituals or priestly customs in other cultures, such as the Egyptians, where specific hair cutting or shaving practices held religious significance. Just as with the prohibition on tattoos and body markings, the goal of these laws was to ensure that Israelite worship and identity were distinct from surrounding nations that engaged in idolatry or superstitious practices.
Many Christians today recognize that laws like those in Leviticus 19:27-28 were specific to Israel’s covenant relationship with God at that time. These laws were part of the holiness code, designed to distinguish Israel from surrounding nations that engaged in pagan worship practices and rituals. Just as Leviticus 19:27 prohibits specific haircuts that held religious or cultural significance in ancient pagan societies, Leviticus 19:28 forbids cutting or marking the body in ways that were tied to mourning rituals and idol worship. Most scholars agree that these commands do not apply to modern believers, as the cultural meaning behind them no longer holds the same significance.
When it comes to tattoos, many Christians view them in the same light as the prohibited hairstyles—a practice that no longer carries the spiritual risks or pagan associations it once did. The ancient Canaanite and Egyptian cultures, for instance, used tattoos and body markings for ritualistic purposes, often connected to fertility, mourning, or idol worship (1 Kings 18:28). However, modern tattoos are generally not associated with these practices. Instead, they have become a form of personal expression, and for some believers, even a way to express their faith, such as by tattooing Bible verses or Christian symbols.
In the New Testament, the focus shifts to the heart and our faith more than outward appearances. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and that’s a verse I try to keep in mind. For some of us, that means avoiding tattoos as a way to honor our bodies. For others, a tattoo might feel like a personal expression of faith, like inking a meaningful verse or symbol that reminds us of God’s presence and truth.
At the end of the day, our decisions, including if we should get a tattoo, reflect our personal walk with God. I believe prayer and seeking God’s wisdom are key when making choices like getting a tattoo. What feels right for one person may not be what God wants for someone else, and that’s okay. Romans 14:23 reminds me to follow my conscience and to respect others who may choose differently.
It’s important for us to ask questions like: Will this decision honor God? Will it affect my witness to others? I’ve learned that it’s less about the tattoo itself and more about our relationship with God—whether the choices we make help us grow closer to Him and reflect His love and grace to those around us.
Leviticus 19:28 - You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
1 Corinthians 10:31 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Deuteronomy 14:1 - “You are the sons of the Lord your God. You shall not cut yourselves or make any baldness on your foreheads for the dead.
Ephesians 5:10 - And try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.
1 Corinthians 10:23 - “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.
Romans 1:24 - Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves,
Leviticus 19:28 literally translates, “And a cutting for the dead you will not make in your flesh, and writing marks you will not make on you; I am the Lord.” The word writing refers to inscribed or engraved symbols/words and is used only here. The word for marks, also used here alone, has an uncertain root, so we’re not really sure what the word means. Further, the word tattoo did not enter English until the late 1700s. This is probably why the KJV, written in the early 1600s, is closer to the literal translation saying, “ye shall not...print marks upon you.”
The background of this law was that Israel, after being rescued from slavery, was between Egypt and Canaan. Recent archeology indicates that, while Egypt did tattoos, it was limited to women. Evidence suggests that tattooing the body parts of women associated with fertility (breasts, thighs, and abdomen) was believed to be a good luck charm to protect the birthing process. In Canaan, evidence indicates that instead of marking the body with ink, more extreme scarification measures, like branding, slashing, or gashing the skin, were used. Archeology, backed by biblical texts, indicates the Canaanites would customarily slash their bodies for ritualistic purposes (1 Kings 18:28), especially to mourn their dead and honor their gods. Leviticus 19:28 seems to imply this when it says, “You will not make cuttings in your flesh, for the dead, nor print marks on you.” In light of this information from Egypt and Canaan, it would seem God forbade scarification, not tattooing as we know it.
With this said, while there may be no clear passage in the Bible addressing tattoos, this is hardly a license for unrestrained tattooing. You still need to think before you ink, especially if you’re a Christian. The following Bible verses that can apply to tattoos are guiding questions to help you think through your decision. Study the Bible, pray and ask God for wisdom, and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
(excerpt from "7 Questions to Answer When Considering a Tattoo", Crosswalk.com.)
From the tiniest word on an ankle to a colorful full-body display, tattoos are becoming increasingly prevalent, even among Christians. The Old Testament tells us not to get tattoos, so is it a sin for a Christian to get a tattoo now? Is it as simple as a matter of right or wrong? Listen as Pastor Mike dives into the issue on today's with Mike Fabarez from Focal Point Ministries. Listen now to "Are Tattoos Biblical?"
Before you run out and get that new tattoo or commit to that full sleeve, have you considered what scripture has to say on the matter? In this week's discussion, Zack and Randy delve into the Hebrew origins of various scriptures that are often cited both in support of and against the idea of getting a tattoo. If this episode helped you think more clearly about your faith, be sure to subscribe to Salty Saints on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an episode!
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January 1, 2020
It is not the words in a prayer that save us. Jesus Christ alone has the power to save through faith.
July 22, 2019