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What Does “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” Mean in the Bible?

Kyle Blevins

There is often confusion between this phrase and a biblical Proverb regarding “sparing the rod.” This phrase was actually coined by a 17th-century poet and satirist by the name of Samuel Butler in his...

How Can Women Clothe Themselves in Strength and Dignity Daily?

Heather Riggleman

Since the beginning, God clothed women in strength and dignity. Do you ever wonder why movies like Wonder Woman and Super Girl are gaining popularity? ...

7 Thoughts on Church Discipline

I am frequently asked about my thoughts on church discipline. I’ve learned that most of the time, when someone asks, they have a personal agenda they are attempting to address, far more than they have...

Is it Always Sinful to Lie?

Alyssa Roat

God knows we all have the propensity to lie. But what does the Bible say about lying as a sin?...

How Can We Teach Christians Today That Charm Is Deceitful?

Emma Danzey

He says that charm is deceitful. How do we combat a world full of deception and stay level in the truth of Christ? ...

People are Messy

We were put on this earth to do life with one another. We are better together than we are apart – even with all of the complications of relationships....

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 Exactly Is the Tree of Life?

Greg Grandchamp

From the very start of creation in Genesis 2:9 to the end of creation as we know it in Revelation 22:2, we can see the thread of the Tree of Life. From perfection in the garden of Eden, to the return ...

6 Essential Characteristics of a Godly Woman

Cally Logan

From kindness to others to integrity for her family to wisdom to a heart for the Lord such a life is one to pray for daily. Beauty, charm, riches, and mystery are all things that for a time can appear...

Is it Fact or Fiction That God Works in Mysterious Ways?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The phrase "God works in mysterious ways" is not found anywhere in Scripture. But, does that mean it isn't true? To investigate this, and all claims about the character of God, we must look closely at...

Do the Creation Stories in Genesis Contradict One Another?

Mike Leake

This claim that the Bible doesn’t contradict itself is often questioned. The discrepancies between the creation accounts of Genesis 1 and 2 cause some to call foul. Do these contradict each other? Can...

Growth through Pain

Jessi Gering

It’s difficult to chart spiritual growth in the midst of pain. But being open to God’s work in our lives means being open to His correction....

How Do We Avoid the Sneaky Sin of Wrath?

Britt Mooney

Wrath is such as tempting, intoxicating sin. So how can we avoid it?...

Is It Actually Possible to Refrain from Anger?

Emma Danzey

Parents opt to leave home. Governments withhold help to their citizens. Co-workers lie to you. Is it actually possible to refrain from anger and turn from wrath?...

10 Biblical Truths about Real Friendship

Drew Hunter

What does the Bible say about friendship? Perhaps more than we may have thought. The theme of friendship weaves through the whole storyline of Scripture, climaxing at the cross of Jesus Christ and str...

29+ Life-Giving Bible Verses for Married Couples

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

If we were to think of the first theme we associate with marriage, likely we would consider love. But there is so much more to marriage that we can mine from Scripture. There is loyalty, respect, and ...

5 Ways Christians Can Apply the Parable of the Good Samaritan Today

Meg Bucher

The Bible story of the Good Samaritan reminds us to take time to notice, and inconvenience ourselves to stop and sacrifice our precious minutes and resources to love our neighbor the way we’re called ...

20 Great Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize

Jessica Udall

The best time to start reading the Bible with your child is when they are in the womb. The second best time is today! We have been known by God even before we were born and were created to know Him....

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....

How "the Name of the Lord is a Strong Tower" for Believers

Michael Jakes

In Proverbs 18:10, we read of this security: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous run into it, and are safe.”  One of the greatest defenses that we have in this world to help us...