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Why Is it Better to Give Than Receive?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

The goal of giving is altogether related to the worship and the kingship of the Lord Jesus Christ in our lives. And that is why giving is better than receiving. The thing is, because of all of these t...

Love Like Jesus

To see what fruit pleases the Lord, read the Word with the sole intent of identifying every action verb—those "good works" that both Jesus and His disciples practiced....

Why Do We Kneel in Prayer?

Lia Martin

I come to this topic with the belief that God doesn’t even require knees to be in relationship with us. That said, kneeling is still a beautiful choice, as it can stir us toward his presence....

Who Was Demas and What Do We Learn from His Errors?

Debbie W. Wilson

Perhaps the sacrifice of serving alongside Paul began to wear on him. He saw other men his age settling down and enjoying the pleasures of this life. Would it be so wrong to sample the good life?...

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?...

Who Was Silas, and What Did He Do for the Early Church?

Mike Leake

Silas was instrumental for the spread of the gospel in the early church. Silas would have also been vital to the establishment of the churches in Macedonia (like Philippians). It seems like Silas was ...

Commemorative Easter Sunday Prayers and Blessings to Celebrate He Is Risen!

Josie Siler

We celebrate in a big way and my heart is overwhelmed with joy. We can prepare our hearts for this special day with Easter Sunday prayers and blessings....

5 Ways God Is Faithful When Life Doesn't Feel Fair

Kirstyn Mayden

God is faithful, and we are called to walk by faith and not by sight. (2 Cor. 5:7). Despite the evolving and unstable seasons that life brings, we are called to trust God. Through times of joy and t...

Where Is the Line with Gossiping?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Oftentimes gossip begins with what seems to be a sincere desire to explain and/or solve a problem or concern for another, but if the information is inflammatory, denigrates or slanders a person or gro...

What Is Jesus' Message in the Parable of the Talents?

Sheila Alewine

Jesus designed this parable to show us that God is not concerned with a specific level of achievement or return on His investment in us. He is interested in the attitude of our hearts; He desires only...

Abundant Grace

If we are ever to understand the grace of God, we must begin with the knowledge that God has acted graciously toward us in Christ entirely apart from human merit....

Beware the Opposite Traits of the Fruit of the Spirit

Lisa Loraine Baker

Jesus gave further explanation of the difference between a good fruit bearer and one who produces bad fruit. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles. A healthy tree bears good...

11 Powerful Verses to Encourage Stay-at-Home Moms

Lisa Loraine Baker

The work done by a stay-at-home mom is not easy by any stretch of the imagination. It’s hard, yet it’s fruitful because it’s eternal work. If you get anxious (and you will), pray to our Lord, who is a...

The Beautiful Truth of How Christ Is Our Kinsman-Redeemer

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

We hear about a kinsman-redeemer in the story of Ruth and Boaz. But rather than just a cozy story of charity and love, the act of being a kinsman-redeemer reveals powerful, incredible truths about our...

What Does the Bible Say about Our Minds?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The Bible puts great emphasis on the mind and how it affects your life. If you have any desire to be the man or woman God desires you to be, then you must understand how important a role your mind is ...

What Can We Learn from "Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

"Today you will be with me in paradise" may be the most shocking statement in the Easter narrative. Can being saved really be that simple?...

How Can Trusting in God Fill Us with "All Joy and Peace"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

As you trust God, he responds. In this case, God responds by filling you with joy and peace and causing you to overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. The real confidence we have in this v...

How Does Scripture Explain Saving Grace?

Mike Leake

In the Bible, the term "grace" can refer to different kinds of unmerited favor from God. At its most basic, “grace” is to bestow favor and honor upon someone. Unsurprisingly, the dominant usage in the...

What is Hypostatic Union, and What Does It Claim about Christ?

Britt Mooney

The truth of the hypostatic union holds great importance for salvation and Christ’s work on earth and in heaven. Without this theology, Christ’s redemptive mission would be incomplete. ...

Ditches and Canyons: How the Bible Helps with Contemporary Issues

Although the Bible does not give an exhaustive, step-by-step approach to modern problems, it does provide a comprehensive view of people and problems that allows us to wisely dive into the thorniest i...