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Does God Really Work in "Mysterious Ways"?

Lisa Loraine Baker

What is not a mystery is that God will reveal what He wants when He wants to whom He wants (Exodus 33:19). God’s mysteries are Divine mysteries, and that truth makes them beyond the scope of our ...

Is There a Difference between Religion and Spirituality?

Annette Griffin

These two words evolved so much overtime that their meanings now appear diametrically opposite. But back in the day, the difference between religion and spirituality was rarely considered....

5 Best Ways to Fellowship outside of Church

Lisa Yvonne

Have you ever found yourself rushing into church, eager to “get your fill up” for the week? Or perhaps you’ve had a rough few days and need that encouragement and motivation you&rs...

Are Fallen Angels Truth from the Bible or Fiction?

Hope Bolinger

Especially around the Halloween season, we can hear a lot about demons, otherwise known as “fallen angels.” We see depictions of these beings in movies, TV shows, and in popular literatu...

Is Streaming Church Online as Beneficial as Attending in Person?

Rick Kirby

As our culture becomes obsessed with safety and comfort, online church will likely become an excepted concession. However, if you're able to attend corporate worship, but continue to only embrace onli...

Do We Have Power in Christ?

Ed Jarrett

It is important to remember that it is God’s power at work in me. It is not my power to harness as I wish. And he gives it to me for a reason. God’s power working through me enables me to accomplish w...

Did Jesus Really Say 'Woman Behold Your Son' on the Cross?

Britt Mooney

 Did Jesus really say, “Woman behold your son” as he was dying? If so, was he talking about himself or giving final directions?...

4 Life-Changing Ideas about Bible Study

John D. Barry

Imagine having access to God anytime you wanted. Well, you do... through the Bible. Now, let’s go through 4 steps to take Bible study from dull to incredible....

10 Women in the Bible Who Exceeded Expectations

Kate Edwards

While plenty of women in the bible were strong, capable women, these ladies didn’t sit around waiting for someone else to get the job done. They feared God and lived faithfully. They did what they nee...

10 Verses to Guide Our Reflection on the Painful Events of 9/11

Lynette Kittle

It’s the anniversary again of 9/11. A day marked by shock, terror, sorrow, and tremendous loss, where we remember the devastating terrorist attacks against America that deeply impacted our nat...

What Is God’s Purpose for Our Family?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Family is an important concept in the Bible. God instituted family when He created Eve as a helpmeet for Adam. The rest of the Bible speaks of family in its various roles, and most important is the ch...

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 ...

The Cautionary Tale of the Sanhedrin

Heather Adams

The Sanhedrin were the ruling governmental body during Jesus time. In the Bible, they are most famous for condemning Jesus to death in a sham trial. Their story is not a good one, but they were still ...

Is Lying Always a Sin?

Jessica Brodie

Numerous Scriptures drive home the point that lying is not good, nor is it godly. We know God never lies. Yet there are a few key examples in the Bible where lying — while not described as the right t...

What Is Akeldama in the Bible?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

Akeldama is connected to some dark events in the New Testament. So why is it important we remember it?...

What Does the Bible Mean When It Warns People Not to Perish?

Britt Mooney

Everything dies, passes away, perishes. But what does perish mean in the Bible?...

What Does the Bible Say about Social Justice?

John D. Barry

When you hear the term “social justice,” what emotion do you feel? For some people, the term evokes thoughts of “justice” for them personally or for their community. Other pe...

What Does Jeremiah 25:32 Teach Us about Pandemics?

Karen Whiting

Christians should realize that the world is connected, and pestilence, disease, and other problems can easily spread worldwide, but love and kindness can spread faster. God can use situations to inspi...

10 Biblical Truths about Real Friendship

Drew Hunter

What does the Bible say about friendship? Perhaps more than we may have thought. The theme of friendship weaves through the whole storyline of Scripture, climaxing at the cross of Jesus Christ and str...

What Is the History of Galilee and Why Was it Important to Jesus?

Meg Bucher (Megs)

Our Savior grew up in Nazareth, one of the major cities within Galilee. But what is the history of this land, not just in the gospels, but throughout the Bible? And how does that unique history and cu...