Michael Lee Stallard
Leading entails influencing people to think, say and behave in ways that take them from one place to another. Leading can be formal (you hold a position of authority in a group) or informal (you influ...
Stephanie Englehart
Because we were created from God’s glory, for His glory, there is no greater joy on earth than giving God glory (1 Peter 1:8)....
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Imagine the difference the church would make if we stopped thinking so highly about ourselves and started putting the interests of others ahead of our own. This may not be popular, but this is what Ch...
Emma Danzey
Good deeds (tasks) are not a bad thing in and of themselves. Matthew teaches us that the purpose of them is to praise God and to let our lights shine so others would be witnessed to. The ultimate hope...
Ben Reichert
The Bible talks about five different crowns that believers receive in heaven. But should we seek to earn them?...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Faith brings to us the awareness and joyful acknowledgement of God. The Bible tells us without faith it is impossible to please God, and God rewards those who humbly draw near to and believe in Him&nb...
Jessica Udall
God’s grace is not bestowed on us because of our good works, but it is bestowed on us to enable us to do the good works that God had in mind for us to do before the creation of the world!...
Emma Danzey
However, as believers, we are gifted with the Bible from God which teaches us and instructs us as women in every area of life, including marriage. Today we will study what does the Bible say about bei...
Lisa Loraine Baker
We belong to Christ, and we are His bride (2 Corinthians 11:2). How do we get to know the One who saved us from the wrath of God except by spending time in His Word — the Bible? But is it biblical to ...
Emma Danzey
Maybe your life has been more than untouched by trouble, perhaps you have encountered genuine harm, or you have been visited by evil? Why would the Lord say this, if the opposite a...
Ed Jarrett
It is important to remember that it is God’s power at work in me. It is not my power to harness as I wish. And he gives it to me for a reason. God’s power working through me enables me to accomplish w...
Ruth Clemence
To God, believers are a “pleasing aroma of Christ.” We bring the good news of Jesus, and we are His ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20). In the world, there are those who are being saved and those who ar...
Kristi Walker
David was a shepherd; Jonathan was a prince. Jonathan had his own armor; David had a harp and a slingshot. Jonathan grew up in the palace and was trained in the art of war; David grew up in the &ldq...
Sarah Frazer
Prayer is a way to say thank you and let veterans know we have not forgotten them. As we pray for our veterans, may these prayers help you put into words what's on your heart. ...
Mike Leake
The Song of Songs, or the Song of Solomon, is the kind of love poem that might make a junior high boy blush. Which, frankly, makes it a little awkward to say that it’s also a song about God. But is it...
Emma Danzey
The truth is that demons love to try to divide and distract the global church’s great mission of sharing the gospel of Jesus. They want to bring down those who are making an impact for Christ. ...
Frank Santora
An offering, because it is voluntary, is determined by each person “in his heart.” It should be a reflection of the abundance we have received, and given with the intent to be a blessing and honor God...
Cathy Baker
Is there no hope for a Christian married to an unbeliever? The Bible has much to say about this topic....
Emma Danzey
Isaiah 61 talks about believers being oaks of righteousness. As we study the concept of an oak tree today, may we have a greater appreciation for the meaning of this statement....
Heather Adams
God may be calling you to become more of a prayer warrior in your church or family. Ask Him to confirm that in your heart. Let Him change your spirit and shift your attitudes to align with Him. Then, ...