Blair Parke
If you have spent any amount of time in your life praying, you likely know that not all prayers get instantly, or ever, fulfilled. But in Scripture, James tells us that we have not because we ask not....
Connor Salter
The question “how old was Noah when he died?” is one of those classic Bible trivia questions, right up there with “how old was Methuselah?”...
Southeastern University Online
Heather Adams
In God’s view, gaining self-control is part of our progression toward Christ-likeness. In fact, the Apostle Paul included it in a list of basic qualities that believers should cultivate. “But the frui...
Maggie Cooper
“Blessed are the peacemakers.” Those who make peace. It is clear that peace doesn’t come naturally, y’all. It doesn’t come easy. And that’s really the point....
Aaron Brown
The more we can see everyone as being made in God’s image, the less we will see them as an enemy (Genesis 1:26). Praying for others will be easier, and in turn, there may be less persecution, at the v...
Pamela Palmer
It seems these days that we skip right over the season of thankfulness, into a time of chaotic buying and shopping. How is a Christian to respond to this season seemingly focused on greed? By preparin...
Hope Bolinger
God extends lovingkindness to us. He gives us mercy, favor, and kindness when we least deserve it. Let's explore 10 ways we see God’s lovingkindess on a daily basis....
Lucas Hagen
You may have heard the popular song that includes this scriptural line. The original words were penned by King David in Psalm 103, and exhort listeners to praise the Lord for all of His wonderful deed...
Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith
We are to use their examples as ways to lay aside every weight. You can determine what your weights are. ...
Emma Danzey
One of the main qualities described when discussing a man of God is courage. Nelson Mandela once said, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does no...
Connor Salter
Bible passages like Psalm 107 affirm that we should give thanks to the Lord at all times, not because things are going well but because he is worthy of our thanks....
Pamela Palmer
There are plenty of verses about anger throughout Scripture, and there are even narratives in the Bible about people getting angry. The Bible does not say anger in and of itself is sinful, rather what...
Tim Pietz
What is an agnostic, exactly? If agnostics aren’t atheists, does that mean they believe in God? How should Christians approach witnessing to an agnostic?...
Jessica Brodie
Not only does Scripture tell us Jesus' birth was heralded by a choir of angelic beings, but when Mary and Joseph presented Jesus in the temple, they also encountered two prophets who praised God in a ...
Heather Adams
Caring for a friend or relative who is dealing with an illness, whether temporary or chronic, can be challenging. It takes a physical toll to help them, but can also be emotionally and spiritually dra...
Hope Bolinger
In the ninth chapter of the book of Daniel, we see a young man recently taken captive, praying for help and deliverance. What can we learn today from Daniel's prayer?...
Bethany Verrett
It is not sinful to ask the Holy Spirit to help with something that is under its domain during prayer. It indwells each believer to sanctify, convict, and prepare Christians for eternity in Heaven, an...
Pamela Palmer
We are consistently reminded throughout Scripture to not judge by appearances, because what matters to God is our inward faith. According to the Bible, God is more concerned with the condition of our ...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
What can creep into people’s thoughts is, “What about truly evil people?” While on the surface this can seem like a very logical question, there is a recognition missing from it. There is an assumptio...