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What Is the Longest Verse in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Verse length gives the reader an indication of the theme which is being laid out by the author. And, just as in common literature, long verses seek to develop an idea or truth. Our key passage’s lengt...

4 Enduring Lessons from Mary's Incredible Faith

Heather Adams

'Tis the season for us to take a closer look at the first few chapters of Luke, marveling at the faith of Jesus' earthly mother. Mary is an incredible example for us, but her story bears study...

Who Is Tamar in the Bible and Why Is She Important?

Meg Bucher

Discover the significance of Tamar in the Bible and what we can learn from her biblical story....

6 Powerful Life Lessons from the Book of Esther

Lisa Ross

This dramatic unfolding of events moves like a novel and played like a great chess game with several life lessons....

Sorting through the Laws of Leviticus and Finding the Gospel

Mike Leake

What if I told you that just like every other book of the Bible, Leviticus actually points us to Jesus? It does. Yes, it can be a difficult read in places. But there are places in Leviticus which clea...

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break”?

Britt Mooney

A bruised reed would normally be dismissed or thrown away; a smoldering wick, not enough to catch anything else on fire, almost dead itself, it would be snuffed out. But Jesus did the opposite. ...

What Are the Different Types of Angels in the Bible?

Mike Leake

My aim here is to outline what the Scripture tells us about the different types of angels and to go no further into speculation. It is an important topic. And I believe angels still act in our world t...

5 Bible Characters We Give Too Hard a Time

Hope Bolinger

The Bible is full of imperfect people. But are there certain people we like to diss more than we ought to?...

Were There Prophets in the New Testament?

Britt Mooney

While the Old Testament possesses several whole books by people we regard as prophets, what about during the early church? Were there prophets in the New Testament? ...

Does God Hear Us?

Lisa Loraine Baker

How does God keep everyone’s praises and prayers straight? How does He hear them all? And, in a personal nature, how do I know He hears me? ...

Exploring the 10 Commandments: The Fifth Command

Emma Danzey

Part of honoring our parents is understanding that they too are sinful people who make mistakes, and we have much grace to give. We love each other, we have been blessed to have a family, and our word...

Why Is God Called "King of Kings"?

Heather Adams

When we see God as the King of Kings, we are agreeing that He has absolute dominion. The title ought to stir up a sense of respect, worship, and even wonder within us. ...

What Are Parables? 5 Things Jesus Teaches Us

Kendra Fletcher

We call the stories that Jesus told “parables” because they illustrate a spiritual lesson in the life of the characters. In this way, parables are different from fables which also can impart a moral i...

5 Ways Christians Can Apply the Parable of the Good Samaritan Today

Meg Bucher

The Bible story of the Good Samaritan reminds us to take time to notice, and inconvenience ourselves to stop and sacrifice our precious minutes and resources to love our neighbor the way we’re called ...

What Does "the Joy of the Lord Is My Strength" Mean in the Bible?

Meg Bucher

Ezra read from God’s Word and recited His Law to the people (recorded in Nehemiah 8), and they were shattered by the vast disobedience and rebellion. ...

What Does it Truly Mean to Be a Child of God?

Britt Mooney

What does it mean to be called children of God?  The exploration of these questions is life-changing for us, too. ...

3 Ways We See Jesus in the Psalms

Dawn Wilson

Messianic psalms offer details about the Messiah’s ancestry, birth, nature, ministry, purpose, death, resurrection, and exaltation. Some of the most well-known prophecies — such as those by Isaia...