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Why Is the Garden of Gethsemane so Crucial to Jesus' Life?

Jessica Brodie

In the last free moments of His life, Jesus retreats with some of his closest disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane. He spends His time there praying with ferocity as He prepares Himself for the ordea...

What Is the Meaning of the Fourth Week of Advent Candle?

G. Connor Salter

The fourth advent candle is the last one lit for most advent wreaths, marking the last phase of the advent season....

Walking the Parable of the Sower: Rocky Ground

Emma Danzey

As we share the gospel of Jesus with others, they may appear zealous at first about what we are sharing. This is great! It can be really exciting to walk alongside someone who is hearing the good news...

Are You Feasting or Starving Your Faith?

Greg Grandchamp

Is it worth it to gain the whole world while we lose our soul? Which words would you rather hear? “Away from me you evildoers, I never knew you” or “Well done my good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25...

What Is Good Friday, and What Makes it so Good?

Hope Bolinger

For those not familiar with Good Friday, this day remembers when more than 2000 years ago Jesus Christ died for the sins of the world. The events kicked off at the beginning of Holy Week when Jesus ro...

What Were the Last Words of Jesus and Why Are They so Powerful?

Josie Siler

Just as our last words are precious and powerful, how much more so are the last words of Jesus? He knew his time on this earth was coming to an end and He didn’t waste that time. ...

Can We Really Believe that God Is Just in an Evil World?

Joel Ryan

We know we live in an unjust world. So is it really possible to believe that God is just?...

Why Should We Pray?

Prayer is so vital to all that God wants to do on the earth, and it is so essential to us, that He commands us to do it all the time. Here are a few reasons why....

Fence Your Heart, Not Just Your Behavior

Have you fenced your heart? Have you tried to stay inside of behavioral boundaries only to have climbed over them again and again?...

What Are the Three Parts of the Trinity?

Ed Jarrett

The doctrine of the Trinity holds that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are one in essence. But within the one God, there are three distinct persons. These three persons are fully integrated i...

What Is the Abomination of Desolation Mentioned in Bible Prophecy?

Hope Bolinger

Past the Babylonian stories from Daniel 1-6, readers run into an interesting six chapters at the tail end of Daniel. These prophecies appear to affect Israel in the near future, but also, they seem ...

Beware the Opposite Traits of the Fruit of the Spirit

Lisa Loraine Baker

Jesus gave further explanation of the difference between a good fruit bearer and one who produces bad fruit. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles. A healthy tree bears good...

When Will the Second Coming of Jesus Happen?

Lancelot Tucker

We know that the second coming of Jesus is imminent, but will it be soon? If so, what should we know about it?...

Jesus’ Enduring Lesson in the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builder

Ashley Hooker

Jesus may have delivered His parables thousands of years ago, but the lessons are as relevant for us now as they were for listeners then. So how can we be wise builders and not suffer the great destru...

Peter and Judas: A Tale of Two Betrayals

Bethany Verrett

Each of Jesus' 12 disciples were hand-pick with intentionailty. These were men who studied at Jesus feet and saw him do miraculous things. But all 12 were still human men with human sins. Two, Peter a...

What Does the Bible Say about Ghosts?

Jessica Brodie

While the Bible is clear that spirits of deceased humans do not remain on earth as “ghosts” and haunt the living, the Bible is also clear that there are indeed spirit beings that inhabit the earth — a...

How Do We Know the Right Books Made it into the New Testament?

Matthew Mittelberg

Has the New Testament, a collection of 27 books, been heavily edited and censored by the church? Do we have any reason to trust the books that were included? This article will explore these important ...

What Is Apostasy and How Can We Combat It?

Kyle Blevins

We don't hear the term “apostasy” much anymore. The term describes something the Bible takes very seriously, which may be happening where we least expect it....

What Does the Bible Say about Poverty and the Poor?

John D. Barry

The poor are near and dear to God’s heart. How we treat the impoverished is a major concern throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. You simply cannot have the gospel of Jesus and neg...

Why Does Paul Tell Us to “Consider Others More Significant” Than Ourselves?

Jessica Brodie

Humility starts within. First, understand God is the most important, the highest. God is our ruler and king, now and forever. We belong to him. Then, understand what that looks like in our relationshi...