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How Are All Things Possible with God?

Jeannie Myers

In Matthew 19:26, Jesus makes an astonishing statement. He tells His disciples that "with God, all things are possible." What exactly is the Savior saying here? Does he mean we can all be astronauts a...

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...

Does Exodus 23:25 Promise God’s Blessing if We Worship Him?

Bethany Verrett

This blessing assured the soon-to-be nation of Israel that if they loved Him and kept His ways, He would bless them with good food, an abundance of water, and health. This covenant with the nation of ...

12 Verses to Kick-Start the New Year

Bethany Verrett

A New Year is almost upon us! As everyone starts to think of resolutions and ways to start a "New Year, New Me" plan, take a moment to turn to Scripture for inspiration. These 12 verses will encourage...

How to Grow Closer to God as a Caretaker

Heather Adams

Caring for a friend or relative who is dealing with an illness, whether temporary or chronic, can be challenging. It takes a physical toll to help them, but can also be emotionally and spiritually dra...

5 Steps to Become a Prayer Warrior

Heather Adams

God may be calling you to become more of a prayer warrior in your church or family. Ask Him to confirm that in your heart. Let Him change your spirit and shift your attitudes to align with Him. Then, ...

Why Is Hope an Anchor for Our Souls?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Our hope is in God through Jesus Christ. He Whom we can trust in everything and every way, never changes, always fulfills His promises, will never leave us or forsake us, and cannot lie. ...

5 Powerful Tips to Overcome the Fear of Praying in Front of Others

Jessica Brodie

What if I do it wrong? What if I offend God or look like an idiot? First, it’s important to know that praying in public is not a requirement for any Christian. Jesus warned that we shouldn’t pray in a...

How Can We Be Certain That Our Sins Are Forgiven?

Jessica Brodie

Perhaps we think simple repentance isn’t enough — God wants some grandiose gesture or major sacrificial display on our part. Perhaps in a quiet corner of our heart, the devil’s lies blare, causing us ...

Leaders Who Belong to the Order of the Towel Model True Leadership

Dr. Bill Lawrence

One of the greatest needs in the church is true servant leadership born of love and done according to our ultimate Example....

The Holy Spirit and the Scandal of Christ's Birth

Sometimes when we come to passages like Matthew’s condensed Christmas story, we don’t come with that childlike curiosity and wonder—looking at the everyday with awe, perceiving the familiar as fascina...

10 Examples of Generosity in the Bible and How to Follow Them

Timothy L. Smith

Among the central themes of the Bible are money and stewardship....

What Does the Bible Say about Emotions?

Blair Parke

Emotions: they are what can trigger us to get mad at an instant, cry at the drop of a hat, fester unforgiveness in one’s heart, and drive us to succeed at all costs in life. It’s not f...

"I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You" - The Bible Meaning of God's Promise 

Meg Bucher

God commands our confident trust in Him. In a world that encourages us to believe in ourselves and to achieve all we deserve, it’s paramount to understand who and Whose we are. Society sets a ...

Can We Find Our Own Way to God?

Bethany Verrett

Transcendentalism was a great artistic and philosophical movement of the 19th century. The core tenets of this philosophy was that divinity is in all nature and humanity, and it emphasized a progressi...

What Does "Blessed Are the Peacemakers" Mean in Matthew 5:9?

Stephanie Englehart

The disciple who loves Christ, and has committed themselves to Him as the Messiah, will continue to pursue His peace because He has already provided all the peace we need....

Why Does the Bible Include Poetry?

Bethany Verrett

So why would God put poetry in His sacred texts? Because of the infinite and complex nature of God’s existence and character, He is capable of communicating with His creation in a myriad of ways. He i...

Why Did Jesus Descend from the Tribe of Judah?

Barbara Latta

Have you ever wondered why Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, was chosen as the tribe that the Messiah would descend from? Out of twelve sons, why was Judah the chosen one?...

How Should Christians Live in a World that’s Not Our Home?

Annette Griffin

How can Christians live ‘in the world’ but not be ‘of the world? Viewing the treacherous condition of this world from God’s perspective can be overwhelming. Here’s the good news: that bad news is...

What You Need to Know about Hezekiah in the Bible

Dawn Wilson

Verifying his place in biblical history, archaeologists found Hezekiah’s royal seal in 2010 in an area at the foot of the southern wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem....