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5 Prayers for Women after Roe v. Wade Decision

Molly Law

As we all desperately want our voices to be heard, I want mine to be in prayer for the women who feel alone and hopeless — for the pregnant and single — for all women to whom this concerns. I pray for...

What Does It Really Mean to Know Christ?

Ruth Clemence

How do we get to know someone? By spending time with them. Listening to them. Sharing life together. When we trust in Jesus, He gives us His Spirit to live within us (1 John 4:13). We become His frien...

What Should Christians Know about the Controversial History of Paedobaptism?

Ben Reichert

What makes paedobaptism controversial and what should Christians know before considering it?...

When Is the Sabbath Day?

Michael Jakes

As a young Christian many years ago, my understanding of the Sabbath was null and void. So much so, that I thought the word “sabbath” meant “seventh.” How wrong I was! The word sabbath actually means ...

Study the Word for More Than Words

Staying a Christian in seminary means seeing the Bible as more than just a textbook. Delighting in God through taking in his word isn’t an annual, monthly, or even weekly event for the healthy Christi...

5 Things You Didn't Know about Hannah in the Bible

Kristine Brown

Hannah is one of the most recognizable women in Scripture. Her life had moments that stand out, but there are other facts about Hannah we often overlook. ...

Why Does Jesus Call the 'Poor in Spirit' Blessed?

Aaron Berry

Being “poor in spirit” does not mean having a spirit of abjection or wallowing in misery. While it is appropriate for us to have no misconceptions about our own spiritual depravity apart from Jesus, i...

Why Is Christianity So Detestable to So Many People?

Greg Grandchamp

Let’s face it, “Christianophobia” – hatred of all things Christian – is real and it is on the rise. And we can expect that it will get much worse as the return of Christ approaches. Ultimately, of cou...

Is the Perseverance of the Saints Biblical?

Jean Wilund

The doctrine of the perseverance of the saints affirms that God protects and preserves Christians—His saints (“holy ones”)—for eternity and causes their faith to persevere to the end....

15 Bible Verses on Forgiveness

Jared Olivetti

When we really dig into Scripture’s teaching on forgiveness, we find that it stretches and challenges us, forcing us into the uncomfortable territory of being more like Jesus. Forgiving others is less...

10 Bible Characters Not to Be Like

Jennifer Heeren

“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) ...

A Picture of Our Need and God's Compassion in the Life of Absalom

Meg Bucher

Absalom was one of King David’s sons, and his scriptural story reads like a modern-day soap opera. Known for his good looks, in particular his long hair, he is best remembered for avenging his si...

Why Is It Such a Bad Thing to Be a Fool?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

What does it mean to be a fool? Honestly that is one word no one wants to be associated with. The Bible makes a clear distinction between the one who is wise and the one who is foolish. While wisdom h...

When Did Jesus Die? What Do We Know About the Timeline of Jesus' Death and Resurrection

Bethany Verrett

If one had to pick one moment in the Bible to describe as the climax, the best contender would be the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. It is the fulfillment of promises and prophecie...

Why Did David Divide the Spoils of Battle with Men Who Did Not Fight?

Candice Lucey

Their exhaustion was legitimate. David saw this, perhaps recognized that they would be no good in battle, and demonstrated both grace and good sense....

Dirty Kisses

Christians have been saved from sin; they should refrain from “kissing” the world....

Spiritual Gifts – 1 Peter 4:10-11 Meaning

Alan Knox

For Peter, there is no place for speaking human words or serving from human strength. Spiritual gifts are provided by God and are exercised through the words and strength of God....

Lessons from Jude: Danger of Apostasy and a Reminder to Be Faithful

Alice William

Today let’s dive into the rest of the epistle of Jude, verses 12-25, and learn about the sin of apostasy, the actions of apostates, the consequences, and how to build our lives on Jesus Christ...

Should Church Leaders Ever Address a Woman about Modesty?

Dawn Wilson

Discussions about modesty are difficult in a desensitized culture, but church leaders have the responsibility to strategically educate and equip congregations from God’s word concerning immodest cloth...