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26 Verses to Ground You When Life Feels Chaotic

Pamela Palmer

We may face hardships and challenges because of the brokenness of the world, but God wants us to have hope and peace through it all. Jesus has overcome every situation and circumstance you will ever f...

What Does "I Believe! Help My Unbelief!" Teach Us about Faith?

Andy Lee

Have you prayed, “I believe! Help my unbelief!”?...

How Does God Help You When You Pass Through the Waters?

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

God knows that life in this sin-sick world will challenge us, and we will need help “when you pass through the waters.” But what does it mean that He made this promise to Israel thousands of years ago...

What Exactly Is Intercessory Prayer?

Heather Adams

Intercessory prayer, sometimes called "standing in the gap," is essentially lifting up the needs and concerns of others to God. And it is an expression of agape, or selfless, love....

Why Does Isaiah 66:13 Say 'As a Mother Comforts Her Child, So Will I Comfort You'?

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

What can we learn from God saying, "as a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you" in the Bible?...

Unacceptable Thanksgiving

Tim Brister

A person can be a truly grateful and thankful person and yet be ungodly and rejected by God? That is exactly what I’m saying, and I want you to show you why this is true from our text....

What Does the Bible Say about Going to Church?

Meg Bucher

Following Christ is not easy and going to church provides a respite and refueling needed to keep fighting the good fight of faith and the challenging conviction to keep learning and growing in Jesus. ...

What Does the Bible Say about Prayer?

Lisa Brown

Too many times we try to do things in our own strength and we burn out. We can tire easily and isolate ourselves from others and God. Prayer is a necessity to keep us from temptation. Jesus tells His ...

How Isaiah Promises God Will Give Us “Beauty for Ashes” in Painful Seasons

Ashley Hooker

Isaiah 61:3 is a beautiful picture of what Christ can do for the mourning people of Israel and the ones hurting today. When we examine the verse, we learn that Christ is the joy-giver. He gives a joy ...

A Daily Reminder That God's "Mercies Are New Every Morning"

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

His love towards you will not change. There has never been nor will there ever be any thought or temptation that will come into God’s mind to stop loving you. This verse is a reminder that his immovab...

Does the Bible Actually Mention Seven Deadly Sins?

Candice Lucey

The Bible does not categorize pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth as the 'seven deadly sins.' They are mentioned by different names in all kinds of places....

How Can We Focus on Thankfulness This Black Friday?

Pamela Palmer

It seems these days that we skip right over the season of thankfulness, into a time of chaotic buying and shopping. How is a Christian to respond to this season seemingly focused on greed? By preparin...

How Do We See God’s Love in Action through Jacob and Rachel’s Love Story?

Jessica Brodie

God has a plan that He will fulfill despite our all-too-human orchestrations, manipulations, and petty jealousies. Despite Rachel and Leah’s sisterly squabbles and the addition of two more wives into ...

Hosea 6:3 Reminds Us That God Is Always Faithful

Lisa Loraine Baker

Israel knew God would respond positively to their faithfulness because He promised He would. Hosea likens His sure restoration of them with the refreshing nature of the dawn, showers, and spring rain....

A Fresh Look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son

Emma Danzey

Even in the midst of the older brothers sin, the father still calls him son and invites him to celebrate the lost brother coming home. He invites the older brother to the party to celebrate this good ...

12 Verses to Kick-Start the New Year

Bethany Verrett

A New Year is almost upon us! As everyone starts to think of resolutions and ways to start a "New Year, New Me" plan, take a moment to turn to Scripture for inspiration. These 12 verses will encourage...

Why Are Those Who “Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness” Blessed?

Bethany Verrett

The desire for righteousness, and the hunger to have a right relationship with God, is the beginning of a walk with God. When Jesus says that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed,...

What Is So Dangerous about Self-Righteousness?

Blair Parke

Instead of believing your salvation came through your own works or because you are “better” than someone else, an attitude of humility reminds you that you were once a lost sinner like people around y...

What Is Daniel's Prayer - and How Can We Pray Like Daniel?

Hope Bolinger

In the ninth chapter of the book of Daniel, we see a young man recently taken captive, praying for help and deliverance. What can we learn today from Daniel's prayer?...

5 Prayers for Women after Roe v. Wade Decision

Molly Law

As we all desperately want our voices to be heard, I want mine to be in prayer for the women who feel alone and hopeless — for the pregnant and single — for all women to whom this concerns. I pray for...