Bethany Jett
Crucifixions could last a few days, so when we celebrate Easter and daily remember Jesus’s sacrifice, we must understand what happened to Jesus, which begs the question: How long was Jesus on the cros...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Following Christ means allowing Him to be the judge and to forgive as He forgives. Here are three simple ways to avoid hypocrisy and remove the plank in your own eye....
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
We often hear about our weaknesses becoming our strengths, but did you know the reverse can be true? If we begin to depend too much on our own strength and ability, and less on God's grace and help, t...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
The reason why God is good is because he continues to show us love, grace, mercy, generosity, and favor even when we don’t deserve it. This perfect God keeps demonstrating love to sinful people, which...
Heather Adams
Many see being reborn and being saved as very closely related. Being saved means escaping God’s wrath because we have professed our faith in Jesus. At that moment, we are also reborn spiritually. Both...
Emma Danzey
In Mark 2, we find that Jesus was questioned about fasting. He answers in a seemingly unusual way by describing examples. What does new wine in old wineskins mean? Today we are going to uncover this b...
Michael Jakes
On the surface, and taken on its own, this verse seems to be a simple statement letting us know that if one denies or rejects Christ, they are at the same time rejecting God — which is absolutely true...
Larry White
In his short time on earth doing ministry, Jesus spent a lot of time talking about money and wealth. But does the Bible really teach that the wealthy won't get to heaven? And why then are we "storing ...
Michael Jakes
Because this church so closely mirrors the mindset and character of today’s church, we should all pay very close attention to Christ’s words and warning to them. The Lord’s message to this church is a...
Greg Gilbert
God revealed to us that sin, by its very nature, deserves and demands death as its payment. But He also taught us something else: the penalty of death did not have to be paid by the sinner!...
Allie Boman
Believing in God as the Creator of the universe helps us understand why we are here, why the universe is as it is, and what our role is to play here. Loving the God who created our world can lead...
Emma Danzey
The patriarchal blessing is not supported by Scripture, therefore, God Himself does not encourage this act. The issue is a man-made rule has been created to give authority to a man....
Mike Leake
If it had not been for a monk named Dionysius the year could have very easily been A.U.C. (which marks time by the start of the Roman Empire) or any other previously used dating system, rather than AD...
Michael Jakes
When we read about Peter denying Jesus after the rooster crowed, we are often quick to think "God, I'm glad I'm not like that!" But when we take a long, hard look at our hearts, we realize that it is ...
Lianna Davis
When you pause and look at the world today, no matter what, we can all agree that we need more godly leaders. But it can be hard to tell just what makes a godly leader. That's why our good Father gave...
Lisa Loraine Baker
The kenosis theory states Christ gave up some of His divine attributes—such as omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence—during His incarnation as a man. ...
Vivian Bricker
There are many ways Christians can make the most of every opportunity. Simple things throughout your day can be turned into opportunities for service to God. Being patient, kind, and caring for others...
Pamela Palmer
Bartimaeus was a blind man and beggar who had come to believe in Jesus. In the Gospel narrative, Bartimaeus cried out, asking Jesus to have mercy on him and heal him. This account in the Bible is abou...
Heather Adams
After a recent protest at the US Capitol turned violent, many of us were left reeling. We felt angry, afraid, even enraged. God understands these feelings, but He does not condone violence or hatred. ...