Kirstyn Mayden
Maybe it was a New Years resolution. Maybe it was an inspirational friend pushing you to do more. Maybe it was a convicting sermon. Regardless, you had high hopes to eat healthier, communicate better,...
Lianna Davis
We all know that Jesus, the promised Messiah, made his entrance to the world in Bethlehem, as had been foretold. But if we look back a few generations, there was another baby born in Bethlehem who for...
Emma Danzey
Faith pleases God. When we come to Him in prayer and in life, we have to believe that He is there and He is who He claims to be. Already in this verse we see the word reward. God rewards those who ear...
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Discover the purpose, symbolism, and history of the Advent Wreath used in the season of Christmas by Christians around the world....
Josie Siler
Augustine was one of the most important church fathers, bridging the gap between ancient and medieval Christianity. But what makes him so important?...
Bethany Verrett
Whether it is an old-fashioned hymn or a contemporary and up-beat tune, song-writers have expressed their gratitude to God for their life, for Creation, for their salvation, for blessings, and even fo...
Amanda Idleman
Ironically, the rich young ruler was talking to “the way,” but could not see the grace in front of him because he was so caught up in the rules of the religion he was brought up in. He missed the hear...
Blair Parke
It can be confusing to talk about rededication and make us wonder if someone wasn’t really saved in the first place. But once you have accepted Jesus into your heart and been baptized to reflect this ...
Rachel Baker
And what about you? In your own silent Saturdays, in your moments and seasons of grief, loss, rejection, hurt, isolation, despair, and discouragement—what are you waiting for? ...
Perfection is the goal of God’s sanctifying work in us. He’s not merely making us better than we are; he is conforming us to the image of his Son....
Kelly O'Dell Stanley
God aligns our will with His through time spent with Him in prayer, and that — all other consequences being equal, he might allow us one thing instead of another because he gives good gifts to his chi...
Kristi Walker
We all have a physical body, but we also all have a spiritual soul. How do these two work together, and often fight against each other, when it comes to our identity in Christ?...
Aaron Brown
The best way to identify a generational curse is to find the origin. Parents who behave a certain way may have witnessed such behaviors in their own parents. Without awareness, the cycle will likely c...
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...
Whitney Hopler
What does the Bible say about overthinking? Learning that can help you overcome overthinking and experience peace of mind....
Michelle S. Lazurek
Although a sabbatical is most often associated with a leader experiencing burnout or other mental health issue, sabbaticals can be beneficial to one’s spiritual life as they practice the spiritual dis...
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...
Andy Lee
Have you prayed, “I believe! Help my unbelief!”?...
Pamela Palmer
To understand why we believe and follow Jesus, it is vital to understand who Jesus is. ...
Whitney Hopler
“Where is God?” Let’s explore what the Bible says about where God is and what we can do when we feel distant from him. ...