Joel Ryan

Most people are familiar with the life and legacy of Moses, the man who would eventually lead God’s people out Egypt, part the Red Sea, and receive the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. However, Moses’ journey to becoming God’s chosen leader of Israel began with the faith and courage of his mother, Jochebed.

In the liturgical calendar, Spy Wednesday holds a unique place at the center of Holy Week. Situated at the midpoint of the week, Spy Wednesday serves as a tonal shift and narrative turning point in the final week of Jesus’ earthly life and ministry.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus used the analogy of unclean animals, in this case “dogs” and “swine,” to describe those who reject the truth and scorn the invitation to become sons of God when it is presented to them. 

Although Jericho was not a historically large or vastly populated city, it did boast one sizable advantage over Israel's armies: its strength was in its walls. Yet, through this Bible story in the Book of Joshua, we see that the God of Israel is more powerful than any city, no matter how formidable. 

While many understandably remember the story for Jonah’s fantastical adventures in the belly of the great sea beast, the book of Jonah in the Old Testament offers incredible insight into the heart and character of God while foreshadowing the gospel of Jesus Christ and God’s ultimate desire for all to repent and come to salvation.

Miriam helped ensure her brother Moses' survival and played an instrumental role in God’s plan for Moses’s life and the future of her people.

Most Christians are probably familiar with the name Mark, the name attributed to the second book of the New Testament. One of four accounts detailing the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, the gospel according to Mark is believed to have been the oldest of the four gospels.

Although Paul’s time in Thessalonica may have been brief, his ministry to the believers in Thessalonica continued well beyond his initial visit.

Here is a look at 20 beloved Christmas hymns that can help prepare the hearts of faithful and hopeful believers to celebrate Christ's birth and to look for the joyous return and second coming of God’s one and only Son.

From Genesis to Revelation, expressions of gratitude fill the pages of Scripture. Giving thanks is more than a seasonal tradition; it’s a core part of worship and daily Christian living. But thankfulness doesn’t stop with our relationship with God. Scripture also teaches us how to show appreciation to the people around us—our family, friends, and fellow believers.

If you're wondering how to express gratitude in a biblical way, these six simple but powerful ideas can help you show love and thankfulness to those who matter most. Whether you’re preparing for Thanksgiving or seeking to live with more intentional appreciation year-round, these practical steps are rooted in biblical wisdom and Christian love.

See these Scriptures for more on gratitude:

• 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
• Colossians 4:2
• Hebrews 12:28-29

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Asa seems to be a good king. But was he? Who was King Asa really, and what can we learn from his leadership and legacy?

While many fear or glorify death, the Christian perspective should be very different. Therefore, we should ask: is the principle behind memento mori biblical? Let’s dig deeper to see what the phrase means and whether it resonates with the Bible's words about death and what lies beyond life.

Common phrases like “A fool and his money are soon parted” offer good advice about money, and we sometimes assume they are in the Bible. But does this famous phrase come from the Bible?