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Christian, “As Iron Sharpens Iron,” You Can Influence Others for the Better

Bethany Verrett

Psalm 27:17 tells us that “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” There's some debate about what exactly this verse means, if it's positive or negative. But one thing is for certain: Chris...

30 Prayers for Your Baby

Lisa Loraine Baker

A prayer for your baby or a loved one’s baby blesses the baby and the baby’s family (and you too). Here are 30 prayers you can say for the baby.  ...

Are There Crowns in Heaven?

Ben Reichert

The Bible talks about five different crowns that believers receive in heaven. But should we seek to earn them?...

What Are We to Make of Peter's Vision of Animals in Acts 10?

Mike Leake

If you just open your Bible up to Acts 10, this will be a rather confusing section. Why is God so concerned with Peter eating these animals? What does this have anything to do with the good news of Je...

A Mother's Day Prayer for the Woman Who Longs to Be a Mom

Pamela Palmer

God blesses the family model, and He has orchestrated having children. Therefore, it can be particularly painful when a woman is not able to have children. Some women are unable to conceive, while oth...

Why Is Satan Depicted as a Goat in Scripture?

Hope Bolinger

From the Yom Kippur scapegoat to the destructive habits of goats, there are many ways Satan is reflected in Scripture. And if we don’t exercise vigilance, we may find that the goat gospel looks nearly...

What Is the Biblical Meaning of the Phrase "Sanctity of Life"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

This term “sanctity of life” has most often been connected to the battle over abortion and protecting the lives of the unborn, but is there more to it? For this reason, I want to challenge your thinki...

Is Baphomet Another Name for Satan? Who/What Is Baphomet?

G. Connor Salter

Even though many Satanists today use Baphomet in their rituals, Baphomet was not originally connected to Satan. How did Baphomet become so closely associated with Satanism?...

Does the Bible Say We Really Have to Go to Church?

Shelby Turner

What’s the harm in watching the service online rather than attending in person? Or skipping on the weeks our kids have sports games? Or taking a month off to recharge when life is busy? The h...

What Is the Meaning of Glory to God in the Highest and Peace to His People on Earth?

Heather Adams

"Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth." The images in this story evoke a sense of wonder and awe in so many hearts. In fact, many music composers have been inspired to base ch...

22 Comforting Prayers for Protection

Although the Holy Spirit intercedes for us in terms of prayers, we would love to provide some sample prayers on how to pray for the Lord’s protection during times of uncertainty. ...

10 Things You Need to Know about Harriet Tubman

Betty Dunn

With the North Star and her Christian faith as guides, Harriet Tubman led approximately fifteen Underground Railroad trips from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to free northern states and Canada. Here are so...

How Can We Have an Eternal Mindset Here on Earth?

Ed Jarrett

It is a mindset that understands the physical world is not all there is. There is a greater reality that is unknowable to our human senses. This greater reality, particularly the kingdom of God, is re...

How Does the Bible Say We Should Pray to God?

Cathy Baker

Does the Bible say exactly how we're supposed to pray to God?...

4 Things We Learn from Jesus' Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

Mike Leake

They are not sheep because they do these good deeds or goats because they fail to do these good deeds, but rather their doing of the good, or failing to do the good, is precisely because of their char...

What Does it Mean to Rejoice in the Lord Always? (and How Can I Do It?)

Blair Parke

We are facing unprecedented times today, and hardships abound. But the apostle Paul is no stranger to hardships, and his words can break through our darkest days to provide God's comfort and truth. Ev...

How Does Scripture Instruct Us to Care for the Poor?

Emma Danzey

The Lord calls us in His Word to look out for the needs of the poor. We are to love them well. We are worshiping God when we care for them. We are loving Jesus when we love people who have needs....

How Can We Lovingly Practice Discernment?

Mike Leake

True biblical discernment isn’t about spotting out every error and every deviation from truth. True biblical discernment is instead about highlighting the work of Jesus. In a world with many decisions...

Is the Gospel Simple or Complex?

Jessica Brodie

Theologians spend their entire lives studying it. But children's Sunday School songs cover it in a verse or two. So which is it? Is the gospel simple or complex?...

6 Essential Characteristics of a Godly Woman

Cally Logan

From kindness to others to integrity for her family to wisdom to a heart for the Lord such a life is one to pray for daily. Beauty, charm, riches, and mystery are all things that for a time can appear...