Mike Leake
There are invitations for us to put ourselves in that ditch of despair and realize the stupidity of our racism, the ignorance of our self-focus, the rebellious nature of our tribalism, and to call us ...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Throughout the Bible, recompense has various meanings, some in a favorable sense and some in an unfavorable sense. This same word can be translated as repayment, benefit, compensation, retaliation, re...
Brad Simon
Amid the prevailing darkness, Habakkuk fervently sought the Lord. He struggled with the violence, injustice, and wickedness in his nation. He questions God’s apparent silence and wonders why He tolera...
Heather Adams
Some people think showing humility is a sign of weakness. But actually, it reflects maturity - having a strong sense of self-acceptance and a love for others. Humbleness comes from acknowledging that ...
Jessica Brodie
The good news is that God will forgive our sins. In the early days, people sacrificed animals and did other rituals to make up for their wrongdoings, but these things had to be done over and over agai...
Lisa Loraine Baker
The first specific mention of harvest is Genesis 8:22, when the Lord God makes the Noahic Covenant and said “seedtime and harvest will never cease” as long as the earth remains. Another covenant, anot...
Brad Simon
Amid the darkness, Nahum exemplified unwavering faith and obedience. Chosen by God, this humble prophet conveys a powerful message to the people of Judah. He sought to awaken the hearts of the people ...
Our tempers often cause us to forget how gracious the Lord is. We only see half the picture. In this eight-week study, the words of Malachi will reveal the other half....
Rick Whitter
There is a significant move within the evangelical community to remove the sense of guilt from the lives of people. We don’t want anyone to feel badly about themselves. But we ARE responsible. We have...
Mark Altrogge
The Bible tells us we are to honor our leaders - even when we disagree with them and even when they are ungodly. But how exactly are we to honor them?...
Ed Jarrett
All those who have put their faith in the crucified and risen Jesus, and follow him as his disciple, have had their status changed from guilty to not guilty. But, so long as we live in the flesh,...
Stephanie Englehart
Friends do not let God's good pleasure, in any matter, scare you away or harden your hearts in anger. Rather, let His good pleasure mold your heart to His—let it help you see the greatness of who God ...
Jennifer Slattery
Death. The very word can trigger images of darkness, men and women in black, of grief, and for some, fear. But God doesn’t want us to live in fear nor defeat. He wants us to live, and die, with the co...
Bethany Verrett
In the beginning of the book of Revelation, the number seven appears multiple times. One of the most notable is that John is instructed to give a copy of Revelation to seven churches. Theories abound ...
Dawn Wilson
We must not mistake God’s patience for His grace. A person who continues in sinful habits without experiencing immediate judgment may falsely reason there will be no consequences. Though God is incred...
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...
Dawn Wilson
Verifying his place in biblical history, archaeologists found Hezekiah’s royal seal in 2010 in an area at the foot of the southern wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem....
Mike Leake
The Book of Numbers is really a travel story. Now, if it’s a travel story through the cornfields of Kansas, you can’t fault the editor for thinking “Book of Numbers” might at least hit the math-nerd d...
Dawn Wilson
Christians sometimes have naïve assumptions about temptation. Some think it will be obvious, but temptations are subtle and nuanced. Satan delights in taking us by surprise. ...
Bethany Verrett
In many ways, the book of Ecclesiastes is a simple, but poignant response to those who look around and chose to live life for themselves or see life as pointless. Despite the constant refrain that all...