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Why We (Sometimes) Don't Want the Lord to Humble Us

Blair Parke

Who here likes change? Okay, who here really likes change that comes from being humbled? Hmmm, not as many hands up and cries of “Hallelujah”. Though everyone would say that they love change and tha...

Beautiful Lessons in Love from Song of Solomon

Kristi Walker

Song of Solomon may seem to have nothing to do with God, but romantic love has everything to do with God! It is completely accurate to say that God is the inventor and author of romantic love which na...

Why It Is So Important to Remember Easter on Christmas

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Christmas is a unique time in the world. It's the only time of the year we hear songs about Jesus, our King of Kings, on the radio, in department stores, and on everyone's tongue. The world loves to c...

17 Encouraging Verses for Seasons of Grief

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Since we are all going to face grief in this life, the question is when grief comes, where do you go for comfort? Thankfully God knew you would experience grief in this life, and he has provided numer...

What Does 'Spare the Rod Spoil the Child' Mean in Proverbs 13?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

 If we are going to be honest and understand this proverb, then we must acknowledge that God’s love for us is proven by his discipline just as your love for your child is proven in the same way. ...

What Does 'Absent from the Body Present with the Lord' Mean?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

You may be familiar with the 2 Cor. 5:8 Scripture where Paul is stating the reality of what death means for us as Christians and that is what we want to dig into today. What does 'absent from the body...

Are There Crowns in Heaven?

Ben Reichert

The Bible talks about five different crowns that believers receive in heaven. But should we seek to earn them?...

5 Inspiring Lessons from the Life (and Death) of Dorcas

Heather Adams

Why is there so much admiration for someone who only appears once in Scripture? Part of the reason can actually be found in the reaction of those that knew her, as they saw her illness and death. The ...

5 Ways to Truly Enjoy Christ

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Enjoying Christ is all about the relationship you share with him, and if you miss this, then you miss it all. The fact is you have someone you can be completely transparent with, who knows everything ...

As a Christian, How Do I Deal with My Doubts?

Greg Laurie

God welcomes your doubts. An honest skeptic, when presented with the facts, will change. Heartfelt questions about God and His Word, means your desire is for truthful answers....

Why Does the Bible Warn against Witchcraft?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

There is no such thing as a harmless form of witchcraft. This includes tarot cards, horoscopes, Ouija boards, or anything else that aligns with witchcraft, regardless of how unassuming it may seem. Th...

What Does the Bible Say about Gray Hair?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The Bible is clear that we should show respect for the elderly. There is much we can learn from those who are older and who have walked with God for a long time. Many elderly people have legacies of G...

Is It True That "God Desires for All Men to Be Saved"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

What can creep into people’s thoughts is, “What about truly evil people?” While on the surface this can seem like a very logical question, there is a recognition missing from it. There is an assumptio...

What Is the Shield of Faith in the Armor of God?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The shield of faith in the armor of God sounds easy to understand, but there's more to it than we may realize. Let's look at what the Bible tells us about the shield of faith and its connection to the...

What Does 1 John 3:16 Teach Us about Christ’s Sacrificial Love?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Imagine the difference the church would make if we stopped thinking so highly about ourselves and started putting the interests of others ahead of our own. This may not be popular, but this is what Ch...

Why Does the Bible Say a Husband or Wife's Body Is Not Their Own?

Bethany Verrett

This verse does not require spouses to meet a quota in their relationship, but it does encourage them to be giving to one another to avoid sin. Intimacy between a man and a woman is a gift from the Lo...

What Does It Mean That Jesus Became Sin for Us?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The sacrifices of bulls and goats, while necessary under the Old Testament law, were only temporary measures. They could cover sin for a time but were incapable of removing it. Something greater was n...

How Are We Saved by Faith?

Candice Lucey

We could mistake Paul’s message and say that our own work (that of good reasoning and thoughtful research of the Bible) will bring us to salvation. But Paul is very clear: we are saved by grace throug...

Why Should Christians Be Concerned about Moral Relativism?

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

Does the Bible provide any insights on moral relativism’s ideas and the dangers it brings?...

Prepare for Spiritual Battle with the Shield of Faith

Emma Danzey

Most of the pieces of the armor of God are worn by a soldier, but the shield is an item that is carried in hand. This tells me that we have to hold on to faith as we move forward. ...