“I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” - Jeremiah 32:27

This verse introduces readers to a couple of important topics. First, God is God over all mankind. That means we cannot place any god or idol in front of him and our worship of him. Second, he asks if anything is too hard for him. This implies no, nothing is. 

But this may draw readers back to their Philosophy 101 class where a professor asked, “Can God create a rock large enough that he cannot move?” Can God really do everything? What does God imply in this verse? 

We’ll dive into the context and meaning of this verse and try to uncover the age-old question: Can God really do anything? 

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When Jacob has his 12 sons, each of them went on to be leaders of a "tribe," and each were blessed upon their father's death. Some of these, like the tribe of Levi, were extremely significant and long-lasting. Others, not so much. But when we look at the tribe of Benjamin, we see both a curious blessing, and a storied legacy.

Some names in the Bible can trip us up, either because they are unfamiliar, or because they are so similar. It gets trickier still when people in the Bible change their names, like Saul becoming Paul or Peter being called Cephas. But Elijah and Elisha are two distinct individuals, a master and a student in fact. Let's take a closer look at these men, who they were, what they did, and what we can learn from them today.

The Bible is an ancient text, no matter which book you are reading. But even though it was written during a highly male-centered time period, it has plenty of empowering stories of women. One of these lesser know ladies was Lydia, a rather wealthy woman who converted to Christianity and used her position to aid Paul in his ministry. By looking at her life, we can learn a lot about how to further the Gospel with our own talents and treasures.

When you hear the word "liturgy" you may think of a strict church service that offers no room for the Holy Spirit to move. But the word means so much more than tradition. It has biblical origins, can be applied in our personal lives, and if done correctly, can be a beautiful thing.

Let's take a look at the true meaning of liturgy, a breviary of its history, and how we can incorporate liturgy into our daily lives.

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Many of the New Testament books were originally letters, and like most letters, they begin with a greeting. The books of Luke and Acts are addressed to a man named Theophilus. But, that's about the first and last we hear of him. Just who was this man, and why were these two influential books addressed to him?

Name changes and nicknames in the Bible always mean something has changed. Often God, or even Jesus while he was on earth, will give someone a new name, symbolizing a new purpose for their life. However, when the Apostle John dubs himself "the disciple whom Jesus loved," modern readers often see it as bragging or pride. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Melchizedek is one of the most mysterious and theologically rich figures in Scripture. Though his story spans only a few verses in Genesis 14, Melchizedek’s spiritual significance echoes throughout Psalm 110 and the Book of Hebrews, where he is identified as a type of Christ - a priest-king whose role prefigures that of Jesus Himself.

What is a Christian to do when talking to an atheist about their faith? First things first, try to understand what exactly the person you are talking to believes and try to determine if they are open to the posibility of God exsisting. Then, if you feel called to do so, engage in a respectful and loving conversation about Christ.

Genesis is the first book of the Bible and contains some of the most incredible stories in all of Scripture. From Creation to the flood to Jacob and his sons, Genesis is packed! But when we take a closer look, we have to ask, just who put all of these stories together? Particularly the early chapters that deal with the creation of the universe can make us pause and wonder.

Red skin, a forked tail and pointy horns? Probably not. The devil is not the first Bible character most Christians want to discuss and analyze, and perhaps because of that, there are quite a few misconceptions about him. So as with all mysteries, it's best to turn to Scripture. Who exactly is the devil? What does he do and, most curiously, what does he look like?

How wonderful that God sees each one of us, no matter how alone or invisible life can make us feel. Here are three beautiful reasons why not only Hagar, but every human, can praise El Roi today and always.

Often when Christians meet fellow believers who deal with anxiety, whether temporary or chronic, they will sometimes quote the verse “do not be anxious about anything” from Philippians (Philippians 4:6). But the Bible does have more to say on the subject of anxiety than a few words from Paul. This article will explore some people who dealt with anxiety in Bible, whether for a lifetime or for a brief moment of anguish, what the Bible has to say specifically, and how we can address the anxiety of a fellow believer or deal with our own worries.

God actively created the world in six days, but we should never exclude the seventh day from Creation. In fact, if anything, the seventh day is one of the most important—showing that if our Lord can rest on one day (even though he doesn’t need rest) then we can do the same.