Ruth Clemence
When we look at the intricacy of a snowflake, the symmetry of a butterfly, or the perfect location of the earth’s position in the rest of the solar system, we see the handiwork of our Creator God. He ...
Candice Lucey
Numbers is a book that many people struggle to complete, or skip over entirely. But God included this book in His Word purposefully, and it is still filled with rich truths that we can apply to our li...
Kristi Walker
We all try to work hard, but we're human and sometimes we need a break. But when that break melts into laziness, particularly spiritual laziness, problems can arise. Does God care about idleness, and ...
Emma Danzey
Hopefully we are using God’s name all of the time. Ideally, we are praying to Him and talking about Him in our daily lives. Using His name is not a sin, unless it is in vain. ...
Jennifer Slattery
One might expect Him to use every awe-inspiring event to demonstrate His divinity. After all, wasn’t that a big reason He came? Yet, we often read instances where He strongly urged the newly liberated...
Meg Bucher
The Bible story of the Good Samaritan reminds us to take time to notice, and inconvenience ourselves to stop and sacrifice our precious minutes and resources to love our neighbor the way we’re called ...
Lisa Loraine Baker
The process of discipleship includes discipline. Christian discipleship includes two kinds of discipline: formative and corrective....
Kristi Woods
What does the Bible say about relationships? We all have them—with friends, spouses, parents, children, and more. Some flow easily and bring much joy. Others not so much. What, then, should we...
Danielle Bernock
The verse in the Bible, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is commonly known as The Golden Rule. It’s found in both Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31. Jesus said this Golden Rule “sums up th...
Bethany Verrett
Lot’s wife was perfectly content to go on living in two cities that so thoroughly rejected God, that her husband was the only righteous man in a valley filled with thousands of people. Her attachment ...
Heather Adams
The Lord didn’t tell His listeners not to pursue gaining wealth. But He did give them a caution not to make that a higher priority in life than obeying and serving God. In the same chapter, He pointed...
Brad Simon
Abel’s faith was characterized by his genuine devotion and obedience to God’s command. As Christians, we are called to emulate this kind of faith – a faith accompanied by sincere actions of love for G...
Sheila Alewine
The mission is right in front of us. It’s before us, behind us, and around us, as we walk through this life as disciples of Jesus ourselves. There might be a harvest overseas, and we quite possibly wi...
Emma Danzey
Stealing comes in many different forms. Thankfully, this side of the cross, we have forgiveness, but we are still called into a life of repentance....
Dawn Wilson
In a society that increasingly views children as burdens or inconvenient disruptions rather than treasures to be appreciated and desired, the idea that children are a blessing sent from God is counter...
Meg Bucher
Not all of the kings of Israel and Judah were fully corrupt. Jehu was one such king, who was obedient to God in dismantling the wicked King Ahab, whose evil queen Jezebel was known for leading him ast...
Britt Mooney
While the old covenant wasn't based on faith and grace, God gave the Law and it revealed his character. We are no longer subject to the Law, but it taught eternal truth. Specifically, the Ten Commandm...
Greg Grandchamp
We live in a world of deep brokenness and division, and it is easy to fall prey to the divide. But what should the role of the church be in all of this conflict? The answer, I think, should be obvious...
Candice Lucey
The Bible is clear about who is Sovereign over life and death: God alone has the final say. Although some churches have advocated for euthanasia, calling it the compassionate option, the Christian chu...