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Why Christians Have Such a Hard Time with 'Power Made Perfect in Weakness'

Sylvia Schroeder

Power made perfect in weakness points toward a spiritual paradox difficult to grasp but life changing. I don’t know about you, but I don’t flaunt my weaknesses. ...

Why Must We Do "Everything in Love"?

Pamela Palmer

We must do everything in love because it is an act of obedience to God, keeps our motives right, and guides us to be more like Jesus....

What Can the American Church Learn from Pastor Francis Chan’s House Church Model?

Emma Danzey

The churches are small and include 10-12 people gathering within homes. Every leader is a volunteer and the tithes are given to the poor and missions. Each leader or pastor of the home is an elder of ...

What Does It Mean that God Loves a Cheerful Giver?

Britt Mooney

God calls us to do certain things, but he wants us to obey from love rather than obligation. That’s why the apostle Paul writes that God loves a cheerful giver....

What is Speaking in Tongues? Bible Meaning and Relevance Today

Bethany Verrett

Speaking in tongues is such a gift. It causes controversy among believers, with different groups seeming to make different claims about the ability. What is the goal and the purpose of it? Can people ...

Your Greatest Strength Can Be Your Greatest Weakness

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

We often hear about our weaknesses becoming our strengths, but did you know the reverse can be true? If we begin to depend too much on our own strength and ability, and less on God's grace and help, t...

10 Bible Characters Not to Be Like

Jennifer Heeren

“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) ...

Who Can Take Communion?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Communion, which can also be known as the Eucharist or The Lord’s Supper, is a time when we come together to commemorate the death of Jesus for our sins. To celebrate this, we will take a bread elemen...

10 Tips for Building Faithful Habits

Lisa Loraine Baker

Have you decided to begin or renew a particular Christian habit? Proverbs 4:7 tells us wisdom is the skillful application of knowledge. There is a moral component to it as well. Know who you are befor...

Of Faith, Hope, and Love, Why Is Love the Greatest?

Allie Boman

“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13The beauty and weight of these words settles like a warm blanket over the complexity and co...

10 Verses to Guide Our Reflection on the Painful Events of 9/11

Lynette Kittle

It’s the anniversary again of 9/11. A day marked by shock, terror, sorrow, and tremendous loss, where we remember the devastating terrorist attacks against America that deeply impacted our nat...

Is the Presence of God Still There, Even if You Can't Feel It?

Tessa Emily Hall

And yet, those of us who are in Christ have sensed the presence of God with us and have witnessed His hand at work. ...

Can Christians Practice Yoga?

Heather Adams

Even when God’s Word doesn’t tell us if a particular thing is right or wrong, it does give us a compass to follow. The Bible provides basic principles that will help us to make personal decisions that...

Why We Should Expect Suffering

Instead of following along with our self-obsessed, comfort-minded culture, Christians should expect suffering. It's the rule, not the exception....

What Is Envy vs. Jealousy in the Bible?

Cathy Baker

What separates envy from jealousy in the Bible? Can of them be good, or are they always sinful? You'll be surprised to see what the Bible really says about envy and jealousy....

Does the Bible Say to Avoid Sex Before Marriage?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Sex before marriage is nothing new. But what advice does the Bible give us for handling this complicated topic?...

Does the Bible Say "He Became Sin Who Knew No Sin"?

Rylie Fine

Does the Bible say Jesus became sin who knew no sin? If so, what does it mean for us and for our relationship with God?...

Why Does the Apostle Paul Tell Women to Be Silent and Not to Teach?

Catherine Segars

Given the litany of examples from Scripture where women pray, praise, prophesy over and instruct nations, much less congregations, why this prohibition? Two New Testament passages are frequently refer...