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C.S. Lewis' Top 5 Tips about Christian Living

Holly Mthethwa

C.S. Lewis wrote well before our time, but he wrote highly applicable and practical truths about Christian living that still ring true today....

11 Attributes of God to Cling to When Life Feels Crazy

Meg Bucher

Attributes represent qualities, characteristics, or properties that contribute to the way we see or know something or someone. Our Triune God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in one. He reigns o...

What Is the Hidden Manna Found in Revelation?

Hope Bolinger

Many of us know about the physical manna the Israelites ate in the desert. But what about the hidden manna in Revelation? What exactly is this?...

The Danger of Becoming the Forgetful Cupbearer in the Story of Joseph

Hope Bolinger

One of the most frustrating characters in the story of Joseph is the cupbearer who spends time in prison with Joseph. As soon as he is released, he forgets about Joseph....

What Do We Know about Asher in the Bible?

Melissa Henderson

What do we know about Asher in the Bible? Was he tall or short, plump or skinny? Was he gifted with creativity or hospitality? Scripture shares a small bit of information about Asher. Yet, Asher was a...

Godliness with Contentment Is Great Gain

Emma Danzey

We live in a saturated society where excess is the norm. This can appear like a good thing; we have so much comfort and security that many did not have before us. But the best this world offers still ...

31 Amazing Verses That Show Us God’s Character

Bethany Verrett

In order for people to know Him, God reached out to humanity in many ways. He speaks through the Holy Spirit; God the Son took on flesh and lived as a man; He left His fingerprint all over nature. Fin...

What Do the Bible's Words about Theocracy Teach Us Today?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Theocracy, the rule of God, is an important concept in the Bible that matters more than we might expect today....

What Does the Bible Say about Abusive Relationships?

Amanda Idleman

God did not create marriage as an institution designed to trap you in an unhealthy and unsafe relationship. While we know divorce is always something we grieve, there are times when divorce is the ste...

Why Did John the Baptist Call Jesus the ‘Lamb of God’?

Hope Bolinger

Jesus did conquer, but not Rome. He toppled a greater evil: sin. And he did so through his perfect, unblemished life and then sacrifice on the cross. Behold, the lamb of God, who takes away the sin of...

Was the Promised Land Really Flowing with Milk and Honey?

Hope Bolinger

Throughout the Bible, the Promised Land of Israel, Jerusalem, is described as a land flowing with milk and honey. In many ways, that was symbolic for prosperity and joy. But was it also literal? Just ...

Does 'You Are Not Your Own' Negate Free Will?

Emma Danzey

When you first hear the term, “You are not your own” found in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, it can appear confusing. Does this phrase negate free will? ...

Why Is Mount Sinai One of the Most Important Landmarks in the Bible?

Emma Danzey

This landmark was significant to the communication between God and Moses, as well as the place of intimacy. Mount Sinai itself is not holy, however, the Lord dwelling on top of that mountain made it h...

What Is the Refiner's Fire in Malachi?

Pamela Palmer

In the book of Malachi, we find the passage that mentions a refiner’s fire. “But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a laundere...

Why Did Moses Striking the Rock at Meribah Prevent Him from Seeing the Promised Land?

Hope Bolinger

The miracle of the living water in the desert occurred twice in Meribah. But because Moses disobeyed God's direct orders, he prevented himself from seeing the Promised Land....

What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock’?

Jessica Brodie

Whether Jesus is speaking to an unbeliever, a believer grown cold over time, or a church that has lost its fire for Christ, the most important thing to know from this verse is that Jesus wants us—ever...

What Is the Significance of the First Commandment?

Emma Danzey

How can you find freedom in knowing that Jesus fulfilled the Law for you? When we love the Lord with all of our beings, we can live out the ten commandments, but it all starts with the first commandme...

How Should We Celebrate Christmas at Church?

Lisa Loraine Baker

A fine line exists between worshipful music and performance. It’s the responsibility of the church leaders to make sure those in the Sanctuary are directed in thought and praise to Jesus, not in wonde...

When Was Judaism Founded According to the Bible?

Valerie Fentress

Judaism is one of the three major religions of our world. But when was Judaism founded? ...