Dawn Wilson
We must not mistake God’s patience for His grace. A person who continues in sinful habits without experiencing immediate judgment may falsely reason there will be no consequences. Though God is incred...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
The King James Bible is a favorite translation for many believers. It is certainly the oldest version we still have in circulation. But where exactly did it come from? Let's take a look at who King Ja...
Meg Bucher
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him” (Psalm 34:8).The well-known phrase, “Taste and see that the LORD is good,” is found in Chapter 34 of the Old Testament...
Pamela Palmer
This particular Psalm is one of praise and worship as it reflects on and tells of the goodness of the Lord. In his praise and adoration to God, David wrote that he would not forget the benefits of God...
Jennifer Slattery
Throughout his letters, the evangelist taught many important lessons and spoke powerful, life-changing truths. He encouraged, inspired, and corrected. But most importantly, he routinely turned to God....
One day, as the prophet Isaiah wrote, men will "beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, [and] neither shall they learn wa...
Pamela Palmer
Philippians 2:9-11 tells us that at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow, and that doesn't just include us here on earth. The Apostle Paul specifies that this includes those in heaven, on earth, and...
Joel Ryan
This knowledge provides a new vision that allows us to see God and His plan for our lives more clearly. Without this vision, we are left to wander in the dark down a path that ultimately leads to dest...
Whitney Hopler
We celebrate Hamilton for his remarkable audacious, courage. Hamilton made a lifelong habit of asking God one key question: “How can I be bolder?”...
Pamela Palmer
Psalm 19 is one of my favorite Psalms to read, pray, and meditate on. It is full of striking truth and beautiful praises to the Lord. The words of this passage captivate and comfort its readers. The v...
Sarah Frazer
When I was a little girl, I went to a Bible camp. At the end of the week, all the girls in our cabin exchanged mailing addresses. Because I was a budding writer and wanted a pen pal so bad, I wrote to...
Jessica Brodie
Many of us have received letters from mentors, parents, or others we respect issuing words of praise and offering special advice on how we can live well. Often, we treasure these letters, tucking th...
Debbie McDaniel
Editor’s Note: Debbie McDaniel wrote this several years back in tribute to Hurricane Katrina. Now, her own hometown is being wrecked by Hurricane Harvey. Please say a prayer for Debbie and all...
Pamela Palmer
We must do everything in love because it is an act of obedience to God, keeps our motives right, and guides us to be more like Jesus....
Pamela Palmer
According to the Bible, every good and perfect gift comes from above and is given by the Father (see James 1:17). God loves His children and has good things for those who follow Him....
Pamela Palmer
God does not want His children held down or crippled by fear. Instead, what this verse teaches is that followers of Christ are clothed in power and love, and specifically, to have a sound mind means t...
Pamela Palmer
The Bible often compares Jews and gentiles, particularly in the New Testament. Most people are familiar with Judaism, a religion that continue to the present day. But what exactly is a gentile? Is it ...
Lisa Loraine Baker
How does Soli Deo Gloria, a Latin phrase coined centuries ago, impact our lives today?...
J. Warner Wallace
As we seek to understand what the Bible teaches about Hell, it may be helpful to understand what the earliest believers believed and taught. The teachings of some of these believers has been pr...
Meg Bucher
The Beatitudes are radical and difficult to apply to our lives. God never promised that following Jesus would be easy, but we are assured a full life and an eternal inheritance when we pursue Christ. ...