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Why Did God Allow for ‘an Eye for an Eye’ in the Old Testament?

Hope Bolinger

The concept of an eye for an eye essentially means that if someone hurts you in some way, you repay them with a punishment that fits the crime. In the literal sense, if someone takes out your eye, you...

10 Calming Psalms to Pray When You Feel Afraid

Micah Maddox

Fear is a normal human emotion, and one that our Heavenly Father understands and empathizes with. He gave us His word, filled with wisdom and relatable stories, to help soothe our fears and blanket us...

What Does the Bible Say about Cloning?

Hope Bolinger

Would a clone have a soul? What does a creator think about someone distorting His creation? Contemplating what the Bible says about life's sanctity and the nature of evil goes a long way to helping us...

Is It True That "God Desires for All Men to Be Saved"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

What can creep into people’s thoughts is, “What about truly evil people?” While on the surface this can seem like a very logical question, there is a recognition missing from it. There is an assumptio...

When Should Christians Support Going to War?

Scott Slayton

Each time the threat of war comes about, Christians find themselves pondering over the questions of if we should support war and if so, when should we support it?...

Is It True That "Out of the Abundance of the Heart, the Mouth Speaks"?

Jason Soroski

The truth is, we all like to talk, and as humans we can figure out how to say things to create a certain impression. At least we can for a while. But eventually, who we really are and what we really b...

How Can I Effectively Wait on the Lord?

Michael Jakes

Have you ever noticed some of the things people do while they wait? For instance, when waiting on an elevator, we keep pressing the button. It doesn’t help. Or if we are stuck in a traffic jam, we hon...

Job's Loss, Job's Gain: Our Suffering, Our Pain

Job's story raises an important question: How is suffering an opportunity for me to bless others?...

What Does the Bible Have to Say about Hatred?

Lisa Loraine Baker

God’s hatred is altogether different from what humanity hates. We understand God’s hatred according to His holiness and justice, two of His vital traits. God is a divine Being with standards that acco...

Where Is the Line with Gossiping?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Oftentimes gossip begins with what seems to be a sincere desire to explain and/or solve a problem or concern for another, but if the information is inflammatory, denigrates or slanders a person or gro...

What Does “One Day the Sons of God Came to Present Themselves Before the Lord” Mean?

Britt Mooney

What does, “One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord” tell us about the supernatural realm?...

What Does the Bible Mean When it Talks about a "Reprobate Mind"?

Britt Mooney

What is the Apostle Paul trying to tell us when he talks about a reprobate mind? ...

Is Concupiscence, a Strong Sexual Desire, a Sin?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Concupiscence is one of those words which derives its meaning from the context—specifically the object toward which it is directed. At its core, concupiscence is desire or coveting (epithymia)....

Who Is Jehu in the Bible?

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...

7 Daily Steps to Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart

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 ...

What Does the Bible Say about Darkness?

Lisa Loraine Baker

From the darkness over the waters in Genesis 1 to the darkness overcome at the end of Revelation, the Bible is filled with discussions about darkness. But what does the Bible say about darkness, as a ...

What Does the Bible Say about Molech?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

Molech is one of the most frequently-mentioned pagan deities in the Old Testament, with a strange, dark history that we need to be aware of today. Here's what the Bible tells us about this pagan deity...

Understanding the Whore of Babylon: A Biblical Perspective

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Did the Father Really Turn His Face Away?

Jennifer Slattery

This is more than an interesting biblical debate. If Father God could, or would, desert His Son during such extreme obedience and a radical display of love, then what does that say about His response ...

What Does the Bible Say about Gossip?

Kathy Collard Miller

The Bible warns us about gossip very clearly. So what can we learn from its advice?...