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10 Important Things the Bible Says about Death

Jennifer Slattery

Death. The very word can trigger images of darkness, men and women in black, of grief, and for some, fear. But God doesn’t want us to live in fear nor defeat. He wants us to live, and die, with the co...

Who Were the Godfearers, and Which "God" Did They Fear?

Chelica Hiltunen

The meanings of words change over time, which is why we need to consider original historical, social and religious contexts of terms like ‘Godfearer'...

5 Proven Weapons in the Fight for Holiness

Having promises at hand that suit the temptation of the hour is one key to successful warfare against sin. But there are times when we don’t have a perfectly suited word from God in our minds....

What Moses’ Transformation Reveals about Growing Faith

Jennifer Slattery

Thanks to Christ and the power He deposited within our souls, we can turn to Him with our most intense doubts, trusting Him to lead us to truth and to deepen our relationship with Him in the process. ...

How Old Was Mary When She Had Jesus?

Whitney Hopler

Mary didn’t let her youth stop her from boldly moving forward into the plans God had for her life. By learning Mary’s story, you can discover how to respond well when God calls you to take action in y...

8 Weeks in Malachi

Our tempers often cause us to forget how gracious the Lord is. We only see half the picture. In this eight-week study, the words of Malachi will reveal the other half....

5 Prayers to Calm Post-Lockdown Anxieties

Melanie Campbell

Change is always hard. When the change involves trying to return to living a “new normal” life after spending months at home, it can feel overwhelming. Sometimes the anxiety causes us to resist change...

3 Dangers of Having a Controlling Spirit

Amanda Idleman

Control is something we crave. Each person has preferences, fear, and desires that we desperately want to appease. Yet, God placed us in an ever-changing world and asked for us to surrender to him? Ho...

What Does It Mean That Jesus Holds the Keys of Death and Hades?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Though death is genuine, Christ, by His death and resurrection, claimed victory over it. We who love and cherish Him need have no fear of those who kill the body (Matthew 10:28). In that very moment o...

Why Is Rahab, a Fallen Woman, Included in the Hall of Faith?

Brad Simon

Only two women are named in Hebrews 11’s “Hall of Faith”: Sarah, the wife of Abraham, and Rahab, the harlot of Jericho. Humanly speaking, Sarah and Rahab had nothing in common, but they both had exerc...

5 Powerful Things the First Psalm Say about a Righteous Life

Pamela Palmer

It is significant that this is the first Psalm because it tells of the blessing of a life lived for God and the destruction and uncertainty (worry, fear, doubt, anxiety) that comes with living wickedl...

Spiritual Warfare: Understanding Satan's Strategies 

Tonilee Adamson | Bobbye Brooks

The more we learn the truths concerning spiritual warfare, the more prepared we can be to fight and to be victorious. In furthering our knowledge of spiritual warfare, this lesson addresses the strate...

Prayers for Anxiousness ToTrade Worry and Fear for God's Peace

Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff

When the world feels out of control, we can turn to prayer to focus and calm our thoughts on God's promises. Praying is an effective way to surrender your worries and fears to God and replace them wit...

What Does it Mean That God Is Wise?

Aaron Brown

Would you consider yourself wise or a fool? What would other people estimate about you? Scripture speaks plenty about wisdom, and multiple times portrays the wise in direct contrast with the foolish....

10 Bible Verses about Evil to Protect You from Harm

Debbie W. Wilson

“I don’t like her.” I was probably seven years old when I told my mother my reservations about a woman who was going to be my aunt. My uncle had brought his striking fiancée to meet the family. She sm...

For the Days You Feel Defeated: Hope from Gideon’s Story

Debbie McDaniel

It's often in the midst of our greatest struggle and weakness, that God shows up strong. In whatever you're facing, be assured, He's with you and He fights for you......

Can You Boldly Say You Are "Not Ashamed of the Gospel"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The Apostle Paul had a conversion that was nothing short of miraculous. As Saul, he was infamous for oppressing the early church. But God convicted his heart and made him a powerful voice for the Gosp...

21 Bible Verses for Sleep and Rest When Your Soul Needs Peace

Debbie McDaniel

Many of us have been there. Middle of the night. Darkness surrounds. All is quiet. All should be at peace. Except we can’t sleep. Recently when our family walked through a very difficult trial, I foun...

7 Verses and Prayers to Calm Your Anxious Heart

Candice Lucey

Some of our fears and anxieties are large-scale, related to wars around the world or protecting our families during natural disasters. Some anxieties are more personal: what to do about conflicts with...