Meghan Trapp
If we credit everything in our lives to God's will, God may not seem very good. Theodicy helps us see that there's more going on than we realize....
Ruth Clemence
What we think about God matters. If we believe that He is capable of stopping evil, but allows it, then why? What is the reason? Ultimately, God does not have to give us the reason. However He does so...
Part of what it means to be a Christian is to believe the unbelievable: that the historical human person, Jesus, who was born in a stable in a backwater village outside of Jerusalem some two thousand ...
Hope Bolinger
In times of great stress and anxiety, many of us experience nightmares, and can wonder just what is going on. Is there a deeper meaning to these bad dreams, or is it just our body's natural response t...
Dr. Michael A. Milton
At the end of every great question in the Bible (whether about the age of the earth or a mysterious doctrine — as in Romans 9 and predestination — ), the Holy Spirit appeals to the incomprehensible di...
Stephen Baker
The sin of greed can be defined as the excessive desire to acquire something. The most familiar form of greed pertains to material wealth....
Dawn Wilson
Such a kiss coming from Judas on the occasion of a betrayal was not only grievous, it was hypocritical. Proverbs 27:6 could almost be written of Judas: “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an ene...
Micah Maddox
Fear is a normal human emotion, and one that our Heavenly Father understands and empathizes with. He gave us His word, filled with wisdom and relatable stories, to help soothe our fears and blanket us...
Lisa Baker
A good and righteous man (Luke 23:50). To be described as righteous in Scripture is high commendation, putting Joseph of Arimathea in the company of Abraham....
Lisa Loraine Baker
Israel knew God would respond positively to their faithfulness because He promised He would. Hosea likens His sure restoration of them with the refreshing nature of the dawn, showers, and spring rain....
Chris Swanson
What makes a good leader within a church body? A good leader understands that the local body of believers is God’s flock, not their own. A good leader knows that they do not serve out of obligation, b...
Ashley Hooker
Biblical characters like David, Job, Nehemiah, Paul, and others dealt with depression during their lifetimes. During those times when they were feeling down, they all looked to God for encouragement a...
Frank Santora
Clearly, in the age we live in, as we are facing high inflation rates and rising fuel and food prices, we need to know Him as Jehovah Jireh, God our Provider. We need to know that our source of susten...
Lisa Loraine Baker
What is not a mystery is that God will reveal what He wants when He wants to whom He wants (Exodus 33:19). God’s mysteries are Divine mysteries, and that truth makes them beyond the scope of our ...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Family is an important concept in the Bible. God instituted family when He created Eve as a helpmeet for Adam. The rest of the Bible speaks of family in its various roles, and most important is the ch...
Our spiritual battles are real, even though we cannot physically see the attacker. But, we can educate ourselves on how the battles are fought and how they impact our lives on a daily basis....
Meg Bucher
Prayer runs alongside worship in regard to the different ways in which we express our faith. Carefully memorized prayers repeated religiously, journaled thoughts, silent sacred moments with God, and h...
God never changes. That's as comforting as it is sobering. Are there ways you've been turning to the wrong sources for answers and success instead of turning to God? I want to assure you that God will...
Britt Mooney
While we can all agree the good moral associated with taking care of animals, the proverb speaks to something deeper and more meaningful than another rule to follow. Solomon’s statement reflects what ...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Concupiscence is one of those words which derives its meaning from the context—specifically the object toward which it is directed. At its core, concupiscence is desire or coveting (epithymia)....