Jessica Brodie
The Bible is indeed a well-organized collection of writings penned by more than two dozen authors spanning thousands of years. Instead of being organized chronologically, it is organized by literary g...
Heather Adams
The phrase The Four Loves came from the title of a 1960 book penned by C.S. Lewis. Based on a set of radio talks he’d done two years earlier, the book presents and then explores the notion that humans...
Emma Danzey
When we ponder the concept of having the fragrance of Christ, everyone on this earth will have a preference. There are two options: either we love the fragrance of Jesus, or we despise it. It either r...
Jason Soroski
Selah. This beautiful, thoughtful, yet mysterious word appears in the Bible primarily in the book of Psalms. But what does it mean, and why is it there? ...
Hope Bolinger
One of the oddest and most famous passages in Ezekiel (found in chapter 37) has inspired numerous Sunday school lessons, sermons, and even a song. In the chapter, the prophet Ezekiel is led by God i...
Tammy Kennington
Selah is one of the Old Testament's more mysterious words, central to worship. Discover what this word means in the Bible....
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
All Christians do not celebrate Epiphany, however, those who do will commemorate either his birth or his baptism. The tradition you follow typically dictates which one of these you emphasize. Christia...
Emma Danzey
Within this beautiful passage, David shares, “The Lord is my strength and shield.” Why is this so encouraging, especially in hard times?...
Stephen Altrogge
To claim that the Bible doesn’t tell us what church should look like allows a person to substitute his own preferences for the clear teaching of scripture. So what does the Bible have to say about chu...
Ashley Hooker
Lily, wildflowers, hyssop. We see flowers all across the pages of Scripture, often symbolizing love, purity, growth, and restoration. But these beautiful buds are more than pleasant to look at, they a...
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? ...
Kathy Collard Miller
After all, Psalm 24:1 tells us, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” But then we might easily question our belief considering the degenerating condition ...
Rachel Britton
Knowing this poem was written for children gives sense to the lyrics. “Once” is similar to how a fairy tale starts, as in “Once upon a time.” However, I am sure Alexander never intended for the Christ...
Blair Parke
The Bible has so much to say about love! Whether it's romantic love, agape love, parental love or the love we feel towards and from our Heavenly Father, the verses and stories are almost endless. So w...
Lisa Loraine Baker
No matter what the world foists upon us, God is greater and His plans are far above any human consideration. God truly has the whole world in His mighty, unfailing hands....
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Peace. We could all use a little more of that in our lives these days. In John 14:27, Jesus tells his disciples "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. D...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
His love towards you will not change. There has never been nor will there ever be any thought or temptation that will come into God’s mind to stop loving you. This verse is a reminder that his immovab...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Imagine the difference the church would make if we stopped thinking so highly about ourselves and started putting the interests of others ahead of our own. This may not be popular, but this is what Ch...
Micah Maddox
Discouragement and frustration can mount to unexpected heights and faith can feel like it is falling apart. Life is just hard sometimes. But there is hope! And help! Life might be filled with chaos, h...
Alex Crain
We remember the saints and allow the memory of their faith to spur us on to deeper worship and greater service to the Lord. All Saints Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, or Hallowmas, is a Christian...