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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...

Why Is Prayer Important for Christians?

Melissa Henderson

Why is prayer important for Christians? A life filled with Christ means we will go to Him in joyful moments and in times of sorrow. We will pray for others. Family, friends, strangers and enemies. Pra...

Is God Speaking to You through Dreams and Visions? What the Bible Really Says about Dreams

Hope Bolinger

Dreams can sometimes fascinate believers. From the visions Daniel experienced in the Old Testament (Daniel 7) to Peter’s dream about clean and unclean animals (Acts 10:9-16) it seems as though...

Koinonia: What the Bible Means by "Fellowship"

When we overuse a word, it can lose its meaning. Our overuse of “fellowship” makes some important points in the Bible fall flat....

Is Streaming Church Online as Beneficial as Attending in Person?

Rick Kirby

As our culture becomes obsessed with safety and comfort, online church will likely become an excepted concession. However, if you're able to attend corporate worship, but continue to only embrace onli...

Can You Boldly Say You Are "Not Ashamed of the Gospel"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The Apostle Paul had a conversion that was nothing short of miraculous. As Saul, he was infamous for oppressing the early church. But God convicted his heart and made him a powerful voice for the Gosp...

Do We Have Power in Christ?

Ed Jarrett

It is important to remember that it is God’s power at work in me. It is not my power to harness as I wish. And he gives it to me for a reason. God’s power working through me enables me to accomplish w...

Did Jesus Really Say 'Woman Behold Your Son' on the Cross?

Britt Mooney

 Did Jesus really say, “Woman behold your son” as he was dying? If so, was he talking about himself or giving final directions?...

10 Books of the Bible You Never Read... but Should!

Kristine Brown

"I can’t understand it. It’s boring. It isn’t relevant to my life today." Maybe you’ve heard these phrases before in conversations about certain books of the Bible. Or maybe, like me, you’ve even been...

What Is the Powerful Principle of One Accord?

Michael Jakes

Have you heard of the powerful principle of one accord? Understanding it and putting it into practice can greatly benefit and enhance our lives individually, and especially as we gather together corpo...

What Is the Most Important Step in Becoming More Like Jesus?

Ed Jarrett

As Christians, our goal should be Christlikeness – becoming like Jesus in all we say and do. But that is not something that happens automatically when we come to faith. It requires an intentional and ...

Understanding End Times Scriptures and Prophecies in the Bible

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The Bible is a prophetic book. Approximately thirty percent of the Bible was prophetic when the writer wrote it. These prophecies address events that have already happened and things still to come.&nb...

6 Things You Didn't Know about Paul in the Bible

Kathy Howard

Paul’s life stands as a testimony to God’s power and grace working in the lives of His people to carry out His purposes....

Empowering Lessons from the Life of Lydia

Hope Bolinger

The Bible is an ancient text, no matter which book you are reading. But even though it was written during a highly male-centered time period, it has plenty of empowering stories of women. One of these...

5 Best Ways to Fellowship outside of Church

Lisa Yvonne

Have you ever found yourself rushing into church, eager to “get your fill up” for the week? Or perhaps you’ve had a rough few days and need that encouragement and motivation you&rs...

Who Are the Nicolaitans Found in Revelation?

Lisa Loraine Baker

As gleaned from these passages, we know the Nicolaitans sought to teach the church something other than the truth. Whether they added to or subtracted from, we do not know....

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?...

Seven 'Last Days' Passages You'll Rarely Hear Pastors Preach On

When was the last time you heard a "last days" sermon from the Old Testament?...

What Is Akeldama in the Bible?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

Akeldama is connected to some dark events in the New Testament. So why is it important we remember it?...

What Does the Bible Mean When It Warns People Not to Perish?

Britt Mooney

Everything dies, passes away, perishes. But what does perish mean in the Bible?...