Psalm 126 shows us not only that “laughter” and God go together but also God and “joy.” This psalm is written to help you discover the secret of joy....
One of the things I like most about the traditional wedding ceremony is that it includes an explanation as to why God created marriage....
The phrase "falling in love" isn't a biblical expression. In fact, the Bible reveals that love is much greater than just a feeling....
Inside BST
Sermon styles change, but great sermons never lose their punch. You'll see what we mean if you take a look at the classic sermons from Leo Magnus...
Britt Mooney
The biblical narrative around Christmas is designed to bring hope and peace. Meditating on the Advent season leading up to Christmas can help us experience the hope and peace the Father provides in Hi...
Greg Grandchamp
What the Bible does not do is condemn wealth. What the Bible condemns is the love of money, in other words, putting money first and foremost in our lives and making our faith secondary. And Jesus cert...
Gloria Furman
Any number of fears may creep into your heart when it comes to sharing the gospel. Are you afraid of a raised eyebrow? Raised complaints? Raised taxes? Raised fists? Raised swords? Or are you afraid o...
Instead of following along with our self-obsessed, comfort-minded culture, Christians should expect suffering. It's the rule, not the exception....
Greg Grandchamp
Is it worth it to gain the whole world while we lose our soul? Which words would you rather hear? “Away from me you evildoers, I never knew you” or “Well done my good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25...
Rebekah Drumsta
Not only can emotions be a guide to help us learn more about ourselves, but they can also direct us to learn more about the One who made them. We are crafted in God’s likeness; this includes the posse...
Dr. Michael A. Milton
The answer to the question, “what is wisdom” seems, at first hearing, to demand a rather simple answer. One could say, “Wisdom is the appropriate application of knowledge,” and that is so. But upon re...
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...
Brent Rinehart
The Thanksgiving season is a time to reflect on those things that are a blessing to our lives. And, this year in particular, I can find many reasons to be thankful for family....
Emma Danzey
We live in a saturated society where excess is the norm. This can appear like a good thing; we have so much comfort and security that many did not have before us. But the best this world offers still ...
Heather Adams
By spending time studying God’s Word, lifting up prayers, and giving Him worship, we’ll grow in our knowledge and awe of Him. Our faith will increase, which will help us to stand more firmly when chal...
Amanda Idleman
I think this idea, this truth that we are commanded to love, struck me because it flies in the face of most of what our culture teaches. Our culture says love is a commodity that is supposed to first ...
Linda Lyle
Why is it important to remember that God owns cattle on a thousand hills? ...
Jennifer Heeren
When Jesus was asked about the most important commandment, he made it very simple for us when he said, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your ...
Annette Griffin
There are several different angelic beings mentioned in the Bible, but Seraphim are perhaps the most difficult for us to wrap our heads around. Even the prophet Isaiah was terrified by just the sound ...