Lauren Sanchez
If you've attended church for awhile you've probably heard the word "fasting." But, what exactly is fasting? Why do we do it? How do we do it? And, what are some Biblical examples of fasting? What i...
Ashley Hooker
My husband often talks about when he was a little boy and went shopping with his mom, he would play a joke on her. He would leave her side and go to the customer service desk and say he was lost. Then...
Jarrid Wilson
We all make mistakes. We all mess up. We all fall short. But in the core of your heart, do you understand what it means to be a follower of Jesus?...
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...
Blair Parke
When people think about the book of James, they can probably attest to one or two words of wisdom they have gained from James that have impacted them.James, believed to be one of the brothers of ...
Heather Adams
As Christians, our main purpose is to worship God. But we live in such a hectic world that it’s no wonder we so easily become scattered and distracted from that purpose. Setting aside regular ...
Debbie McDaniel
Many of us have been there. Middle of the night. Darkness surrounds. Stars shining brightly. All is quiet. All should be at peace. Except for one problem. We can’t sleep. Thoughts are swirling, an...
When was the last time you heard a "last days" sermon from the Old Testament?...
Brad Simon
Amid the darkness, Nahum exemplified unwavering faith and obedience. Chosen by God, this humble prophet conveys a powerful message to the people of Judah. He sought to awaken the hearts of the people ...
Miles Custis
Emma Danzey
Maybe your life has been more than untouched by trouble, perhaps you have encountered genuine harm, or you have been visited by evil? Why would the Lord say this, if the opposite a...
What is a “bank”? Is it the land beside a river? A financial institution? Yes, depending. It’s ambiguous until you know the context. In a similar (but more sophisticated) way, the author of Jonah play...
Micah Maddox
How can we count joy like James speaks of even in trials and temptation? Is it really even possible? The Bible gives us a good idea of the answer, and I want to share some of the verses and reasons we...
Josie Siler
Let’s look at some Bible quotes on faith and see if we can understand what it means to have faith when we can’t see God’s next steps for our lives....
The force of God’s righteousness and mercy is the foundation on which His promises are built. He does not change, and His promises are as dependable as He is....
Mary Oelerich-Meyer
“As a man thinketh so is he” may sound like positive thinking jargon, but it has something wiser and more profound than we may realize hiding inside it. So what can this famous Bible verse teach us?...
Michael Jakes
It's something we have all likely been struggling with this year. We know we are to be in the world, but not of it. However, God did still place us in our communities for a reason. So how are Christia...
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 ...
Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith
The book of Proverbs is full of wisdom and instruction. It's one of the most often quoted books of the Bible, and many of the sayings found in Proverbs have become common sayings for us today. But jus...
Valerie Fentress
Judaism is one of the three major religions of our world. But when was Judaism founded? ...