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6 Prayers to be Positive When You're Facing Anxiety, Negativity, and Trials

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

 Let’s look at six prayers to be positive that apply the Word of God to our negative situations or feelings to help us change our perspective. ...

How Can Christians Avoid the Sneaky Works of the Flesh?

Britt Mooney

What do Paul's strict warnings about the works of the flesh mean for us today?...

4 Ways You May Be Reading 1 John 4:8 Wrong

Britt Mooney

Looking at this verse, we must not only see what John means, and what the Spirit wishes to teach us, but also what the apostle isn’t saying. Many times, a good definition includes what something ...

Why Did God Send an Evil Spirit to King Saul?

Candice Lucey

There can be no question that this distressing, harmful, or evil spirit was sent to Saul according to God’s will. But how can one reconcile the Lord’s choice of Saul with the later decision to torment...

6 Universal Signs of a Healthy Relationship

Steve Arterburn

As individual people, we can make a mess of our lives and relationships in ways so unique to us personally. But the marks of a healthy relationship are universal and recorded in God’s Word....

Does Mark 11:25 Mean We Can’t Pray Until We Forgive Others?

Mike Leake

Jesus is showing that forgiveness is at the heart of His new community. One cannot merely offer outward expressions of religiosity. There needed to be real inward transformation. If you hate your brot...

Is God Disappointed in Me?

Lisa Loraine Baker

1 John 1:9 tells us when we sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Yes, He is displeased, but He is a forgiving and just Father. ...

3 Key Takeaways from Stephen the Martyr’s Final Sermon

Bethany Verrett

This sermon is good for seeing the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ through the lens of the Old Testament, understanding God’s plan through the Hebrew people and the nation of Israel, and the co...

6 Beautiful Psalms to Encourage You in Your Daily Life

Jessica Brodie

Here are six encouraging psalms we can tuck into our hearts to help us stay strong and faithful in everyday life. They all circle back to one crucial, all-encompassing truth: God is the only sure thin...

Who Is the Bride of Christ in the Bible?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

You are betrothed to Christ and he has given you a friend to assist you, but how are you preparing for that day? My prayer for you is that you would not get distracted by other things...and would rema...

Is God the Same in the Old and New Testaments?

Sheila Alewine

When you think of God in the New Testament, you probably think of Jesus - working miracles and sacrificing of himself for others. But God in the Old Testament is often wrathful. Old Testament tales ar...

Are the 10 Commandments Still Relevant for Us Today?

Heather Adams

Simple and direct, this list from God has had the power to equip believers throughout the ages to live well. The Laws are echoed throughout Scripture, and woven into the truths of the Old Testament, a...

How Many Wives Did King David Have and What Do We Know about Them?

Annette Griffin

But while God was raising up this mighty man of valor to be a fearless leader and man after His own heart, the women who would become King David’s wives were also being groomed to become a part of God...

How Do We Find the Gospel in the Short Book of Obadiah?

Mike Leake

The message of Obadiah, then, is a message of judgment against those who rule poorly. It’s a message about those who gloat and celebrate the destruction of God’s people. It’s a picture of what happens...

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?...

Why Does the Bible Say "Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice"?

Heather Adams

It’s important to remember that God looks first for a heart that is truly seeking to follow Him. This verse from 1 Samuel states just how important our attitudes and motivations are to God....

7 Loves That Tempted Peter Away from Christ

Kristi Walker

The disciple who walked to Jesus on the water was the same one who denied Jesus three times. Simon Peter (Simon son of John/Jonah, given the name Peter, Petros, or Cephas meaning “rock” ...

What Does the Bible Say about Ancestor Worship?

Bethany Verrett

The Bible is clear that only God is worthy of worship and praise, and Christians have a calling and a responsibility to share the Gospel with the people of the world who are still deceived by the prac...

How Paul’s Life Encourages Us When We Face Life’s Storms

Frank Santora

Even spiritual giants face storms. Just look at how many storms the Apostle Paul faced during his life and ministry. This is the same Paul who wrote two-thirds of the New Testament. This is the man wh...