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Leaders: Are You Fanning the Flame or Snuffing It Out?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Church leaders have an enormous responsibility. They are shepherding church members, counseling those in need, as well as caring for themselves and their own families. In 2 Timothy 1:6, Paul charges l...

Today, Look for More Opportunities to Be Grateful

Frank Santora

When we say “Thank You,” we are really saying to Him, “I realize that I’m nothing without You, that all I have and all I hope to be comes from Your gracious hand. I recognize that You are my source of...

Who Was Titus in the Bible and Why Should You Read His Book Now?

Connor Salter

Titus was one of at least two younger men that Paul discipled and described as his “son in the faith that we share” (Titus 1:4). ...

What Christians Need to Know about Reformation Day

Meg Bucher

Though we live in a tumultuous time, so did Luther. It didn’t stop him from seeking Christ first and putting God at the center. Now is our time. We’ve been set in this generation, purposefully, to pro...

5 Bible Characters We Can Identify With

Linda Gilden

William says, "I can identify with Peter because I, too, love to fish. His emotions often got the best of him. But when he decided to get something done, he got it done. He loved Jesus with all his he...

What Is the Will of God & How Should Christians Interpret It?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

You cannot separate the will of God in the believer’s life from the cross of Christ in His Son our Savior, Jesus Christ. Our lives follow the ruling motif of the cross of Christ. And in this we are sa...

Transformed by Grace: The Power to Say No

According to Scripture, there is something that teaches us to say no to sin—something that trains us to renounce ungodliness and teaches us instead to live righteous and godly lives....

8 Blessings to Pray over Your Kids

Micah Maddox

The world tells our children so many lies. While we try to prepare and protect our kids from the enemy of their souls, there is no better defense we can offer than to stand in the gap and pray. ...

Hebrews 11 Reminds Us – Look to the Reward

Emma Danzey

Faith pleases God. When we come to Him in prayer and in life, we have to believe that He is there and He is who He claims to be. Already in this verse we see the word reward. God rewards those who ear...

What Is Our Battle Between the Flesh and the Spirit?

Kristi Walker

We all have a physical body, but we also all have a spiritual soul. How do these two work together, and often fight against each other, when it comes to our identity in Christ?...

Did Jesus Really Say 'Woman Behold Your Son' on the Cross?

Britt Mooney

 Did Jesus really say, “Woman behold your son” as he was dying? If so, was he talking about himself or giving final directions?...

5 Powerful, Relevant Reminders from the Life of Hannah

Emma Danzey

There is a verse in the Scriptures that is often misquoted. Psalm 37:4 says, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” This is not a guarantee that we will “get what ...

If Hope Does Not Disappoint Us, Why Are Christians Disappointed All the Time?

Heather Riggleman

“If hope does not disappoint us, why are Christians disappointed all the time?” Before we can answer that question, we need to define what hope is....

What Will We Do in Heaven?

Jason Soroski

Heaven really is forever, and we will spend that eternity in a place of perfect joy, peace, rest, and hope. It is a house unlike any we have seen before. We will never have to wait for something to ha...

What Does It Take to Pursue God's Way, Not Our Own?

Robert Martinez

The Bible is clear that following Christ is not a passive activity! We cannot continue to live our old lives while pursuing the perfect righteousness of Christ. We need to put our trust in God and His...

How Knowing Jesus Destroys Anxiety

Somehow we think we still have the power to mess things up. But God's care is not theoretical. It is intensely practical....

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 ...

3 Scary Stories in the Bible - and How God Is Still There

Heather Adams

As Halloween approaches, it’s natural for our thoughts to turn to spooky images and tales. Believe it or not, the Bible has its share of scary stories to read. In both the Old and New Testamen...