Rylie Fine
Does the Bible say Jesus became sin who knew no sin? If so, what does it mean for us and for our relationship with God?...
Blair Parke
"This little light of mine" is a popular Sunday school song with children that draws inspiration from Matthew 5:16. When Jesus instructs His disciples to "let your light so shine before men," what exa...
Linda Lyle
We often hear in church that Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches,” but is there more to this metaphor than we think? ...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Instead of just saying he is the vine, why does Jesus say he is the true vine? What is interesting and emphatic about this statement is that Jesus makes a definitive distinction between himself and an...
Jessica Brodie
The Messiah, Jesus Christ, is precisely why it is important for Christians to be aware of eschatology, for the entire purpose of the Christ is wrapped up in God’s final plan for humanity. Jesus Christ...
Melissa Henderson
Jesus spoke ‘I am’ statements. ‘I am the resurrection and the life’ is one of those statements (John 11:25)....
Cindi McMenamin
God wants to heal every aspect of your being—heart, soul, body, mind, and spirit. Some aspects are healed immediately, others He heals over time as a way of transforming us into Christ's likeness. ...
Ashley Hooker
Shame will isolate us from the world and from our God. When we isolate from God, we begin pointing fingers. We want to blame others for the shame we feel. We may even blame God for our less-than-great...
Hope Bolinger
Jesus originally chose 12 disciples out of his many followers. But after Judas betrayed Jesus and eventually killed himself, there was a hole in that original number. So, the remaining disciples praye...
The message of the power of the Cross was preached by Paul to a congregation very much embroiled in the practical meaning and effects of power. Power and its irresistible influence were thick in the a...
Annette Griffin
Christian nationalism has filled the headlines lately, moving many Christians to consider, "what does it mean to be a citizen of the kingdom of God?"...
Tim Pietz
Exhortation is filled with this same kindness and hope, but then it takes a second step—it incites its listeners to action....
Betty Dunn
The Lord’s Supper is not just something that the early church did, but something we should practice today. But how often should we do it? Does it make a difference?...
Britt Mooney
Did Jesus really say, “Woman behold your son” as he was dying? If so, was he talking about himself or giving final directions?...
Michael Jakes
When we read about Peter denying Jesus after the rooster crowed, we are often quick to think "God, I'm glad I'm not like that!" But when we take a long, hard look at our hearts, we realize that it is ...
Meg Bucher
The pre-requisite of our identity can be found in godly priorities. By aligning our everyday lives to biblical truth, we set our internal GPS to His will. Through Scripture, creation, and purposefully...
Ed Jarrett
The first hint in Jesus’ teaching of this upside-down nature of the kingdom comes at the beginning of what we know as the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. In the Beatitudes, Jesus declared several ...
Dr. Michael A. Milton
The baptism, or anointing, of our Lord Jesus spans Eternity Past and Eternity Future. The ceremonial act fulfills the signs and symbols anticipated in the Old Testament priesthood and looks toward His...
Cathy Baker
What separates envy from jealousy in the Bible? Can of them be good, or are they always sinful? You'll be surprised to see what the Bible really says about envy and jealousy....
Jessica Brodie
In every instance of God "remembering," we see that it always includes an action. God never forgets His promises or His people — He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, and the creator o...