Sheila Alewine
Record-setting earthquakes are destroying cities. Raging forest fires are consuming thousands of acres. Hurricanes are causing never-before-seen flood levels. Tropical storms are bringing massive tsun...
Kristi Walker
Like so many things, food and drink can either control us, or we can be the one in control. (The fruit of the Spirit includes self-control, Galatians 5:22-23 reminds us.) We can choose to use what we ...
Dr. Michael A. Milton
Beyond the exposition of passages, scholars identified systematic truths collected from the Bible and placed in a grouping: e.g., “the seven deadly sins,” “the seven virtues.&rdquo...
Kristi Woods
Would you consider yourself an intentional person? The Bible has much to say about believers living lives of intentionality and purpose to the glory of God. Unfortunately, it's easier than ever for th...
Frank Santora
Attitude is not everything, but it is a little thing that makes a big difference! If we want to change our life performance, we must change our attitudes to line up with what God says they should be....
Britt Mooney
According to the Bible, what does it mean for a person to be anathema, or cursed?...
G. Connor Salter
We talk a lot about what Jesus did during his last week in Jerusalem—but what happened on which day? What did he do on the day we now call Holy Monday?...
Emma Danzey
Our feet are there to move, to take us forward and get us to where we need to go. In other words, the shoes of peace symbolize taking steps forward in the spiritual battle with the help of the Spirit....
Emma Danzey
One of the most amazing facts about Jesus dying on a cross was that he died on a tree. This was significant because sin and death began at a tree, and sin was defeated on a tree....
Carley Marcouillier
The holidays tend to get hectic for all of us. We want to be intentional with our time and spend quiet moments reflecting on Jesus and why we celebrate, but things just seem to get away from us. If yo...
Dawn Wilson
Since Christ's work on the sinner’s behalf was the only work necessary for salvation, biblical Christianity is not a works-based approach to salvation. It’s all God. But Peter suggests that our salvat...
Kristi Woods
What does the Bible say about relationships? We all have them—with friends, spouses, parents, children, and more. Some flow easily and bring much joy. Others not so much. What, then, should we...
Ruth Clemence
Receiving flowers as a gift is uplifting. The colors, scent, and the thought that went into giving them is a wonderful gesture. The stems are cut, a vase is filled with water and these blooms are care...
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...
Mike Leake
One of the benefits of being a pastor is knowing that so many people are praying for me. I bet your pastor is similar. We truly are blessed by your praying for us, and we need it. ...
Mike Leake
A majority of people are going through financial difficulties now. Believers in Jesus are not immune — as the decreased giving to local churches shows. Individual believers and our communities of fait...
Betty Dunn
What kind of strongholds does Paul warn us to avoid? Are they mental or spiritual? Fortunately, the Bible doesn't leave us in the dark about how to handle strongholds whatever they may be....
Heather Riggleman
Let’s be clear, masturbation is an act of instant, self-gratification. It is quite the opposite of the self-control that we are constantly reminded of in the Bible. Self-control is an act of obedience...
Amanda Idleman
Jesus teaches that he alone is able to judge the heart of a man. While we may look at others and see what appears to be good works, we may be surprised to find that evil was lurking in their hearts. I...