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Why Should We Pray for "Our Daily Bread"?

Meg Bucher

When Jesus taught His disciples the famous Lord's Prayer he included the line "give us this day our daily bread." Food and physical nourishment are crucial for life, but was that all Jesus was talking...

4 Practical Ways You Can Pray for Appalachian Believers

Ashley Hooker

Often when we think of missional work, our minds turn to other countries. But there are countless cities and people groups across the United States that need your prayer, love and support. One such is...

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said "I Am the Bread of Life"?

Meg Bucher

Jesus uses a lot of powerful "I Am" statements when talking about Himself or the Father, and the first of these is the phrase "I am the bread of life." So, what exactly does this verse mean, and how d...

6 Reminders for Facing Temptation Like Jesus

Micah Maddox

Jesus gives us the example to follow in the face of temptation through His own temptation in the wilderness. He had fasted for 40 days and 40 nights and His flesh was weak. Mentally I cannot imagine t...

5 Best Ways to Fellowship outside of Church

Lisa Yvonne

Have you ever found yourself rushing into church, eager to “get your fill up” for the week? Or perhaps you’ve had a rough few days and need that encouragement and motivation you&rs...

5 Ways to Anchor Your Soul in Scripture When Life Feels Crazy

Paula Rinehart

You might wish—as I do—that you could carve out the space to immerse yourself in hours of Bible study. And sometimes we can. The irony is that when life gets tough and you feel overwhelm...

Why Does Small Group Bible Study Matter?

Pamela Palmer

Maybe you heard a great sermon on community, or you've been seeing the same flyer every Sunday for weeks, advertising a new small group Bible study. But you wonder if it will really be worth your time...

What Does It Mean to Open the Eyes of Your Heart?

Michael Jakes

How should we look at what we see? The apostle Paul tells us of a sharp contrast between that which we can see with our natural eyes, versus that which cannot be seen, which is spiritual....

5 Prayers to Lift Up for Afghanistan

Tiffany Curtis

The people of Afghanistan need our prayers right now. But in addition to them, let’s lift up prayers for our brave troops, leaders, and missionaries who are facing this fear head-on as well. Lastly, a...

Who Are the Edomites in the Bible?

Meg Bucher

Jacob and his brother Esau, sons of Isaac and grandsons of Abraham, were said to have come out of the womb fighting. The story of the manipulative way Jacob convinced Esau to forgo his inheritance und...

How Should We Respond When Our Faith Is Criticized?

Heather Adams

Christians are called to live and speak differently than those “of the world.” But many believers find themselves worrying that if they fully live out their faith, others will judge or criticize them....

5 Prayers for Guidance as You Make Big Decisions

Bethany Verrett

Typically, seeking godly counsel from the Holy Spirit can help with big choices like moving, witnessing to a neighbor who may not be saved, or making other big life changes. Going to the Lord should b...

26 Verses to Ground You When Life Feels Chaotic

Pamela Palmer

We may face hardships and challenges because of the brokenness of the world, but God wants us to have hope and peace through it all. Jesus has overcome every situation and circumstance you will ever f...

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...

What Is Biblical Discipline, and How Can We Grow This Virtue?

Bethany Verrett

For someone who has put their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal life and has the Holy Spirit indwelling, they can rely on God to help them grow in discipline in both personal and spiritu...

What It Practically Means to Guard Your Heart

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Guarding your heart is not much different from what we do in other parts of our lives. For example, we know if you eat terrible food, then your body will not operate at its best. If you spend more mon...

Does the Bible Advise Us about Dealing with Grief?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

How do you effectively cope with grief, and what wisdom does the Bible offer in guiding us through this process?...

What Does God Mean When He Says No Good Thing Will He Withhold?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Is God talking about money when he says that "no good thing will he withhold" from righteous people?...

What Grows from a Healthy Fear of the Lord?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

Unlike harmful phobias, the fear of the Lord is most sensible, most wholesome, and most desired. How so? There are at least three revealed truths that stir a godly fear of the Lord....

7 Ways a Titus 2 Woman Lives to Honor God

Micah Maddox

There are few places in the Bible where we get a glimpse of things that describe a woman of godly character. Proverbs 31 and Titus 2 are two that stand out to me. They both give us an exhaustive list ...