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It Takes Courage to Follow God

Lisa Loraine Baker

It indeed takes courage to follow Jesus. But if we accept Him as Savior and Lord, how can we not fully devote our lives to Him? To do otherwise is to remain spiritually immature, missing the myriad bl...

3 Essential Questions for Every Jesus Follower

Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed.

Are you following Jesus, or know someone who wants to? Even if we stumble in our journey, here are 3 essential questions to ask....

What Does the End of the World Mean?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

When the Bible talks about the end of the world, I think it's important to define what that statement really means. A better way to think about the end of the world is to think about the end of the wo...

3 Words to Describe Our Christian Life

Michael Jakes

As we live for the Lord, and things become difficult, due to the enemy of our soul constantly making his bid for our faith, we can rely on at least three things, as our faith remains rooted in Christ....

Should We Be Reading the Bible Every Day?

Lisa Loraine Baker

We belong to Christ, and we are His bride (2 Corinthians 11:2). How do we get to know the One who saved us from the wrath of God except by spending time in His Word — the Bible? But is it biblical to ...

What Does It Mean That "Your Life Is Hidden with Christ"?

Ruth Clemence

Jesus is in heaven with the Father. Yet we are told in Colossians 3:3 that our life is “hidden with Christ in God.” How can our life be hidden with Jesus in heaven, whilst we carry on living here on t...

Why Was Lucifer, Satan, Banished to Hell?

Dolores Smyth

Satan’s pride was the first sin committed in the universe, and humanity has been on notice ever since that pride goeth before the fall. Arguably, all sins are rooted in pride if we consider that sin i...

How Can You Overcome a Spirit of Heaviness?

Leigh Ann Thomas

Psalm 38:9 is filled with hope for those with a spirit of heaviness because it’s a reminder that God is aware of our burdens....

Is the “Forever and Ever Amen” Prayer in the Bible?

Andy Lee

"Forever and ever amen" sounds great, but where does the phrase come from?...

What Are the Keys to the Kingdom in Matthew 16?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The kingdom of heaven is ready to assist in every aspect of your life, and you have been granted access to this because of Jesus Christ....

Do We Have Guardian Angels? Are They Biblical?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Those who believe in guardian angels would argue that the Bible supports this concept, drawing from various passages suggesting angels play a protective and guiding role in believers' lives....

Do Believers Have Guardian Angels?

Bethany Verrett

Whether you believe in guardian angels or not, it is important to remember the message of the angel to the Apostle John. Angels are servants of the one who truly deserves worship and praise, and who u...

Why Is Christian Community So Important in the Bible?

Dawn Wilson

“Community” generally means people who are gathered together in a particular place — a neighborhood or town — who have common background, interests, or cause. A more elevated meaning involves mutual l...

What Do We Know about Andrew the Disciple?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

If you are still trying to figure out who Andrew was in the Bible, you have good reason. That’s because the Bible doesn’t speak much about Andrew. In the entire New Testament, his name only appears tw...

What Is Maundy Thursday?

Good Friday, we know. And Easter (Resurrection Sunday) most certainly. But what is Maundy Thursday? It is the Thursday before Easter, believed to be the day when Jesus celebrated his final Passover wi...

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 Does the Church Grow against a Rising Tide of Opposition?

Greg Grandchamp

Persecution is not only something that happens in closed countries; it is all around us and always has been. But despite generations of people and nations trying to stamp out Christianity, it continue...

10 Things You Should Know about Mysticism

Sam Storms

Mysticism is an approach to Christianity that focuses on preparation for, consciousness of, and reaction to what can be described as the immediate or direct presence of God. Emphasis is placed on the ...

4 Marriages in the Bible that Show Us What NOT to Do

Katie T. Kennedy

We look to the Bible for guidance and direction. Some couples teach us to be dedicated and faithful. Then some couples exhibit big mistakes, and we learn what not to do. We all make mistakes, but when...

What Do We Know about Nathanael – the Disciple without Deceit?

Joel Ryan

Nathanael, also referred to as Bartholomew in the gospels, was one of Jesus’ original twelve disciples. Though not much is known about Nathanael’s background or personality, the apostle is revealed in...