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Why Do We Go to Church?

Heather Adams

God calls us to this “holy habit” for several vital reasons. He designed us to live in relationship, with Him and with other believers, and church is where we celebrate how God works in and around us ...

6 Valuable Lessons from the Life of Samuel

Bethany Verrett

Samuel spent his life in service to the Lord, setting a great example for anyone who wants to live a life that pleases God. He was used for leadership, prophecy, and wisdom. For anyone seeking to unde...

Why Is Sarah Mentioned in the Hebrews 11 Hall of Faith?

Brad Simon

The delayed promise motivated Sarai to do what we all do so often. She took matters into her own hands. She convinced Abram to have a child with their servant girl. Maybe God will bless Abram’s descen...

When You Pray, Let It Be a Time of Worship

Heather Adams

Prayer is the most intimate way we have of connecting to God. It is an incredible privilege to lift up our thoughts, needs, concerns, and even questions and doubts. Each of those are important to God....

Where Is God?

Whitney Hopler

“Where is God?” Let’s explore what the Bible says about where God is and what we can do when we feel distant from him. ...

How to Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving

Melissa Henderson

Just what does the Psalmist mean when he tells us, "enter his gates with thanksgiving"? ...

Can We Really “Bless the Lord at All Times” as Psalm 34 Says?

Bethany Verrett

It can seem like it is an impossible task to have praises to the Lord on one’s lips every moment of each day. What about sleeping? Eating? Working or parenting? It seems that David has set an impossib...

Prayers for Our Church Leaders

Alicia Searl

 The enemy may be trying to take a stronghold, but he is powerless when we fight back with our most powerful weapon—prayer!...

6 Beautiful Hymns to Prepare Your Heart for Easter

Jessica Brodie

There are many more hymns we can sing, read, and otherwise reflect on as we approach Easter. These are a good start. Whether you prefer old hymns or new, whether you count these among your favorites o...

10 Most Underrated Bible Verses

Heather Adams

I underrated all of these when I was newer to the faith, but now I study and refer to them often. Each one contains a powerful message about who we are in Christ and the way to live righteously. ...

Are You Helping, or Enabling Someone’s Struggle?

Blair Parke

What do we do in situations where helping a person could actually encourage their problem? How do we share one another’s burdens without it becoming a strain on our finances, emotions, and/or physical...

Can Christians Use Crystals?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

If you think using crystals can help promote “good energy,” then the question you must consider is where is that energy coming from? I can assure you it is not the Holy Spirit....

What Are the 3 Temptations of the World?

Robbie Pruitt

The world and all that is in it was created for our enjoyment and pleasure and points us to a good God who loves us and desires our good pleasure. However, something is wrong....

What Is Faith According to Hebrews 11?

Shelby Turner

Faith. It's a keyword in the church and the Christian religion. We have faith in God, in leaders, in science, in friends, in all sorts of things. But what does this word mean, and where do we see it b...

40 Prayers for First Responders for Safety and Protection

Melissa Henderson

Prayers for first responders for safety and protection are appreciated and needed. Have you heard the sound of sirens approaching or seen the red lights of a fire truck or ambulance flashing? ...

Trusting an Unchanging God, Part 2

God never changes. That's as comforting as it is sobering. Are there ways you've been turning to the wrong sources for answers and success instead of turning to God? I want to assure you that God will...

How Does the Bible Encourage Us to Seek Self-Control?

Heather Adams

In God’s view, gaining self-control is part of our progression toward Christ-likeness. In fact, the Apostle Paul included it in a list of basic qualities that believers should cultivate. “But the frui...

Why Is God a "Consuming Fire"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

In Scripture, fire can be used as a form of judgment but it is also used in purification or refining. With that being the case, what are the things God would turn his attention to consuming or burning...

What Is Mary's Song and What Does It Teach Modern Readers?

Ashley Hooker

In Luke 1:46-55, we find a passage of Scripture known as the Magnificat, or Mary's Song. The words are a beautiful reminder of the faith of Jesus' future mother, particularly in the midst of a...

Is God Anti-Fun?

Ashley Hooker

God is not anti-fun. He is a God who desires for us to have an abundant life with joy and happiness. He created fun and His desire is for us to embrace it. He wants us to show others how good He is by...