Dr. Michael A. Milton
You cannot separate the will of God in the believer’s life from the cross of Christ in His Son our Savior, Jesus Christ. Our lives follow the ruling motif of the cross of Christ. And in this we are sa...
Heather Adams
The benefits of having a positive attitude are pretty easy to see - more enjoyment of each day and stronger relationships, just to name two. But Scripture stresses even deeper results of a right minds...
John UpChurch
Perhaps you’ve been told that as a Christian you must learn to “trust in the Lord with all your heart.” But what does that mean each day? Follow these 7 daily steps to make sure you’re leaning on the ...
Melissa Henderson
Ezra was a scribe and a priest. We read about him in the Old Testament. Although details of his birth, youth, and family information are not shared in Scripture, we learn that Ezra was a man dedicated...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
A close examination of Proverbs 23:7 (as a man thinks in his heart, so is he) gives so much understanding. We need to always guard our thoughts and hearts, paying close attention to what’s in them. Be...
Dr. Michael A. Milton
There are plenty of variations, not only within Protestant, Orthodox, Roman Catholic communities but also within Bible editions. Indeed, the history of “what’s in” and “what&rs...
Meg Bucher
Believers throughout the centuries have willingly suffered for what Jesus stands for. Christ uses the salt analogy, I believe, to assure us that following Him is worth every earthly cost....
Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith
Trust is important for Christians because we start out trusting that God sent His Son to earth. We trust that Jesus was born through the Virgin Mary. We were not there, but we trust the scriptures tha...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Truthfully speaking, prayer is the most powerful force or weapon on earth. You can be in one place and impact situations around the world simply by asking God to intervene. That’s why it is important ...
Sheila Alewine
As we read the different accounts of Jesus’ last few days on earth, we are given a picture of the sovereignty of God, and how believing in His sovereignty will impact our success in carrying out the m...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
The kingdom of heaven is ready to assist in every aspect of your life, and you have been granted access to this because of Jesus Christ....
Heather Adams
Some people think showing humility is a sign of weakness. But actually, it reflects maturity - having a strong sense of self-acceptance and a love for others. Humbleness comes from acknowledging that ...
Larry White
Maybe you've recited the Apostle's Creed - or something similar - in church. Maybe you've heard it put into a song on the radio. Maybe you are new to the faith and looking for a good way to sum it all...
Dawn Wilson
God is the believer’s protector, guarding day and night both now and into eternity. He grips the believer’s hand and says, “Do not fear, I will help you” (Isaiah 41:13). He knows everything and watche...
Dawn Wilson
It’s not wise to think about the reality of guardian angels without considering who angels are biblically. Images and descriptions of angels in the media, art and literature often give us a distorted ...
Frank Santora
God has called us to love, honor and provide for our families. And God wants us to love ourselves. So what about our hard-saying of Jesus? “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mothe...
Jessica Brodie
Some pastors lead a church, teaching and preaching before a body of Christian believers. Others have more specialized roles, focusing on congregational care, youth ministry, men’s or women’s ministry,...
Jessica Brodie
A prayer of petition is simply asking for God's help. Jesus repeatedly encourages us to go to the Father and ask him earnestly for what we need. Our Heavenly Father loves us, and he hears our requests...
Seth L. Scott
The practice of rest can seem like an intangible luxury in our chaotic world, but our willingness to relinquish control in the structure of the day and rhythm of the week to a loving Creator demonstra...
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...