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7 Prayers for When Christmas Prep Feels Overwhelming

Pamela Palmer

The Christmas season is surely a very busy time of year for most. We have homes to decorate, gatherings to host with loved ones, and shopping for gifts to do in addition to all our normal responsibili...

How to Pray for Your Daily Bread

Adrian Rogers

"Bread" in this prayer is really symbolic of any need you have. Do you have a need today? God delights to meet your need. ...

Were There Prophets in the New Testament?

Britt Mooney

While the Old Testament possesses several whole books by people we regard as prophets, what about during the early church? Were there prophets in the New Testament? ...

How Can Christians Effectively Serve One Another in Love?

Corey Sipe

We know that we are supposed to serve one another in love, but how do we accomplish this difficult task?...

The Christmas True or False Quiz

Craig Blomberg

If the following appear in Scripture (in the original languages of course), answer true. If not, answer false....

How Can We All Use Our Creative Talents to Glorify God?

Ruth Clemence

When we look at the intricacy of a snowflake, the symmetry of a butterfly, or the perfect location of the earth’s position in the rest of the solar system, we see the handiwork of our Creator God. He ...

Rick Warren and His Legacy: A Change in Reflection on Women Pastors

Mike Leake

Rick Warren’s soft complementarian position, echoed by more than a handful within the SBC, will push the SBC to further define its stance on women in ministry. It is dishonest to connect this with the...

Why Does Paul Say “Love Does Not Boast”?

Lisa Loraine Baker

If we love someone with a godly love, then by definition of the word, we decide to compassionately and responsibly pursue the well-being of another. God’s Word tells us in Philippians 2:3 to, “Do...

5 Reasons Why God Isn't Answering Your Prayers

Cindi McMenamin

It might feel like God is ignoring you when He doesn’t answer your prayer. But Scripture offers us insights as to why God might appear to be silent. ...

7 Prayers and Scripture Readings for Christmas Eve and Morning

Denise Kohlmeyer

Here is a list of short prayers (to be prayed individually or collectively as a family). I hope they will bless, encourage, uplift, and set your hearts on the joy, sacredness, and sweetness of Jesus, ...

How Can We Grow in Generosity?

Frank Santora

“But since you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you — see that you also excel in this grace of giving” (2 Corinthians...

Inventorying My Fruit of the Spirit Menu

David Burchett

Travel can be wonderful. But business travel is generally more like death by paper cuts. A frustrating airport concession stand moment revealed my own need to open the gifts of grace daily....

What Does the Number 3 Signify in the Bible?

Hope Bolinger

Signifying completeness, the number three carries an extreme significance throughout Scripture....

When Grace Becomes Our Calling

Lianna Davis

The book of Jude is one of the shortest in the Bible, at just one chapter. However, this letter has plenty to say about our gift of salvation. Follow along as we break down two of Jude's most encourag...

How God’s Abundance Informs Our Faith

Amanda Idleman

God made it his mission to help me understand what his abundance means this year, and as I look back, I am in awe of the ways he proved himself to be sovereign, gracious, powerful, and kind. All I can...

3 Beautiful Prayers for Christmas Eve

Rebecca Barlow Jordan

Prayer is a wonderful way to prepare your heart to receive the true blessings of Christmas. Here are some prayers for you to enjoy on Christmas Eve....

Why Did the Wise Men Present Jesus with Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh?

Sheila Alewine

Whether it’s the heirloom nativity scene that takes a place of prominence in your own Christmas decorations, a child-proof version that you purchased for your children to enjoy, or the community displ...

6 Practical Ways We Can Strengthen the Church

Sheila Alewine

A quick internet search for “church planting” will result in a myriad of articles, from research on current statistics and advice from church planters to a whole host of organizations with extensive s...

5 Reasons Christians Were Created to Be Creative

Dawn Wilson

Some people are creative wonders, creating incredible works of art using their skills and talents. Others, not so much. People can also be creative with their words, building relationships and coaliti...

10 Verses from James to Deepen Your Faith

Micah Maddox

Things like death, or circumstances that bring grief in strong waves, or pain that feels unbearable, causes us to either lean into faith or push away from it. The book of James in the New Testament gi...