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Running Wild with Hope

Russ Ramsey

As his parents watched Jesus mature, they couldn’t help but see his Nazareth years as a time of preparation for a calling they knew would inevitably lead him away from them....

Cultivating the Fruit of a Hospitable Life

Sarah E Martin

Hospitality is an unassuming presence. It’s bringing grace into a space for what others may not yet know or haven’t yet considered. It does not burden the other with conditions for belonging. It frees...

Ehud: The Most Interesting Judge You’ve Never Heard Of

Hope Bolinger

Let's be honest, most of us don't know much about the Old Testament judges, let alone a man named Ehud. But this minor tale of a left-handed judge is up there with some of the wildest stories in the O...

Can We Speak with Angels?

Blair Parke

Are they only to remain at a distance – maybe even invisible to us – until an appointed time set by God? Or can we talk with angels any time we want, able to call them down from heaven to speak with a...

Why Should We “Not Boast about Tomorrow”?

Blair Parke

In Proverbs 27:1-2, we learn from King Solomon that we shouldn’t boast about tomorrow since we don’t know what the next day will bring. He also writes that we should not praise ourselves, but allow ot...

3 Little Things That Make a Big Impact for the Kingdom

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

We are all familiar with big acts and gestures that obviously build up the Kingdom of God: megachurches that reach millions, best-selling authors who create life-changing books, even missionaries who ...

What Does it Mean That 'God Is Not a Man That He Should Lie' in Num. 23:19?

Aaron Brown

"God is not a man that he should lie." God’s word is intended to edify his followers, from book to book, chapter to chapter, we read a number of stories with consistent messages about the benefits of ...

How Can Christians Misuse ‘Whatever You Ask in My Name’?

Melissa Henderson

Think about those words. ‘Whatever you ask in my name.’ Going to God in every situation brings us closer to Him and strengthens the relationship with our Heavenly Father....

A Comprehensive Spiritual Gifts List to Discover Your Gifts and Calling

Melissa Henderson

There are various places in Scripture that provide a spiritual gifts list. The New Testament shares passages which mention spiritual gifts. ...

What Do Christians Mean When They Say ‘I Believe in God the Father’?

Melissa Henderson

When we accept Jesus as our Savior and ask God to come into our life, we are acknowledging that there is only one true God. When we speak or write the words ‘I believe in God the Father’ we are showin...

What Does Biblical ‘Love in Action’ Look Like?

Melissa Henderson

Reading Scripture can show us how love in action was shown in the Bible. One of the most profound and special ways love was shown is when God gave His only Son so that we would not perish but have eve...

What Kind of Place Is Jesus Preparing for Us?

Sarah E Martin

Not only does Christ know us perfectly (John 2:23), he loves us unlike anyone else. Imagine what it means for someone who knows you and all your faults, who loves you unconditionally and particularly,...

5 Ways I Can Pray for My Pastor

Mike Leake

One of the benefits of being a pastor is knowing that so many people are praying for me. I bet your pastor is similar. We truly are blessed by your praying for us, and we need it. ...

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....

Does Ministry Have to Involve a Pulpit?

Ashley Hooker

The Bible is full of ministry. It is packed with people using the talents God gave them to serve the people in their world. The ultimate purpose is to share the good news of Christ, and through their ...

How Is God a Refuge for Believers?

Mike Leake

A refuge is the place you go for safety. And a refugee is a person who is seeking that safety. God is our refuge. We are the refugee. The safety of a refugee is only as certain as the thing in which h...

9 Simple yet Powerful Tips to Help Your Kids Love Church

Lisa Loraine Baker

Everything you do will involve time and effort, but as your child grows in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus, their interest will also grow, and you may be blessed with an eager believer who h...

5 Easy Was the Church Can Better Connect with Homebound Members

Blair Parke

God comforts us in our troubles so that we can provide the same comfort and hope to others, directing them to God’s love, grace, and mercy. That means those who are homebound and aren’t able to physic...

Why Does Jesus Promise Us Trouble?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

John 16:33 includes a Biblical promise that we don't tend to get very excited about: "In this world you will have trouble." Why does Jesus promise this, and what are we to do when we enc...