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How Is God's Power Made Perfect in Weakness?

Tessa Emily Hall

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” So what is this power, and how can we, as believers, access it during the strenuous challenges of life?...

What Bible Debates Inspired Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

Britt Mooney

In 1517, small-town monk Martin Luther marched up to the castle church in Wittenberg and nailed his 95 theses to the door. What led him to write these theses, and how did change how we understand Chri...

Why Jesus Simple Statement “I Thirst” Still Resonates with Christians Today

Britt Mooney

Jesus wasn’t a ghost or mystical being but real flesh and blood. By expressing his thirst, Jesus shows he experiences physical needs and sufferings just as any other human would. This moment emphasize...

What Is Ecclesiology?

Britt Mooney

Studying the church gives us clarity about our identity and calling. Christianity isn’t a private faith but a journey to share with others. Learning Scripture regarding the ekklesia, we guard against ...

Who Decided What Went into the Bible?

Hal Seed

Just about everyone wants to know how the sixty-six books got chosen to be in the Bible. Why these sixty-six? Why not a few more (or a few less)? Why these books and not others?...

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 Is an Epistle in the Bible and What Is It's Purpose and Meaning?

Jessica Brodie

Many of us have received letters from mentors, parents, or others we respect issuing words of praise and offering special advice on how we can live well. Often, we treasure these letters, tucking th...

A Deeper Look at the Sermon on the Mount

There are three general questions about Jesus’ Beatitudes which need to be asked. These concern the people described, the qualities commended and the blessings promised....

3 Ways to Place Jesus above Politics

Becky Beresford

The heartbreaking issues we see before us are crucial, relating to life and death. Injustice and fairness. Health and sickness. Safety and unrest. In reality, these issues have existed ever since the ...

What Are the Dangers of Christian Nationalism?

Greg Grandchamp

As followers of Christ, we are called to live differently than the rest of the world. We are called to grace, not hate. We are called to love others – even those with whom we disagree. ...

Why Is Christianity So Detestable to So Many People?

Greg Grandchamp

Let’s face it, “Christianophobia” – hatred of all things Christian – is real and it is on the rise. And we can expect that it will get much worse as the return of Christ approaches. Ultimately, of cou...

Is Easter Pagan? The Holiday's Origins and History 

Jay Ryan

There has been an increasing trend among evangelicals to shun Easter as allegedly being derived from a pagan source. Explore the history here!...

Who Is Jesus?

Jason Soroski

To some, he is a great teacher with good moral ideas. To others, he is an interesting myth. There are even some who fail to believe, contrary to all evidence, that he ever existed at all. To believers...

Connecting the Bible with Real Life

On difficult or "modern" issues, we often treat the Bible as irrelevant. But there are answers in God's Word to even the toughest problems....

6 Things You Didn't Know about Paul in the Bible

Kathy Howard

Paul’s life stands as a testimony to God’s power and grace working in the lives of His people to carry out His purposes....

Empowering Lessons from the Life of Lydia

Hope Bolinger

The Bible is an ancient text, no matter which book you are reading. But even though it was written during a highly male-centered time period, it has plenty of empowering stories of women. One of these...

Ichthys, The Christian Fish Symbol: 5 Origin and History Facts

Blair Parke

You can spot it anywhere: on someone’s shirt, in a newspaper advertisement, even on the back side of the car in front of you in traffic. It is the recognizable Christian Fish symbol, which resembles a...

3 Ways God Uses Broken People for His Glory

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

We tend to think that something is useless once it breaks. But our Heavenly Father can do miraculous things with broken people like ourselves. If you aren't feeling worthy of His love, or are question...

5 Prayers to Lift Up for Afghanistan

Tiffany Curtis

The people of Afghanistan need our prayers right now. But in addition to them, let’s lift up prayers for our brave troops, leaders, and missionaries who are facing this fear head-on as well. Lastly, a...