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The Holy Spirit and the Scandal of Christ's Birth

Sometimes when we come to passages like Matthew’s condensed Christmas story, we don’t come with that childlike curiosity and wonder—looking at the everyday with awe, perceiving the familiar as fascina...

Prayers for Health of Body, Mind, and Soul

Christianity.com Editorial Staff

Let us trust in the true physician of our health, going to God in prayer for protection or restoration. Discover some of the best prayers for health to use in supplication to the Lord, requesting the ...

What Qualifies Someone to Be a Church Elder?

Melissa Henderson

Most churches have elders of some kind, but what qualifies someone for that task?...

Is Abundant Life in the Bible Different Than Eternal Life?

Melissa Henderson

That abundant life Jesus promised is one filled with meaning, purpose, joy, and strength for the spirit, soul, and the body. ...

3 Essential Questions for Every Jesus Follower

Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed.

Are you following Jesus, or know someone who wants to? Even if we stumble in our journey, here are 3 essential questions to ask....

Are Guardian Angels Real?

Dawn Wilson

It’s not wise to think about the reality of guardian angels without considering who angels are biblically. Images and descriptions of angels in the media, art and literature often give us a distorted ...

15 Ways to Connect with God Besides Traditional Prayer

Aaron Brown

If you’re searching for new ways to enrich your spiritual life here are 15 ways to connect with God besides traditional prayer....

Why Should We Know Who Kenan Is in the Bible?

Britt Mooney

Kenan probably isn't someone you learned much about in Sunday School. So what can his surprising family history teach us today?...

The Power of Choosing to Prioritize Your Health

Frank Santora

Poor choices can create a bondage to ill health that literally steals away years from the life God has promised. The good news is, even if we have made seriously wrong choices regarding our health in ...

What to Do When You Doubt Your Salvation

Britt Mooney

The Bible is full of people who wrestled with God, in every way, and instead of rejecting them, he met them there. The father of a demon-possessed boy in Mark 9 said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” Je...

What Is the Jezebel Spirit?

Mike Leake

There is nothing in this text which mentions a Jezebel spirit. Yet, there does appear to be someone who is like Jezebel. There is one within the church who is exemplifying the same character traits as...

Why Was Lucifer, Satan, Banished to Hell?

Dolores Smyth

Satan’s pride was the first sin committed in the universe, and humanity has been on notice ever since that pride goeth before the fall. Arguably, all sins are rooted in pride if we consider that sin i...

4 Paths to Deeper Intimacy with God

Nylse Esahc

What if I told you that more peace, joy, hope, and love were possible for you, today? What if the key to those things wasn't in anything you do, but in who you pursue? Intimacy with God, closeness to ...

What Is the Dangerous LDS Notion of the Patriarchal Blessing?

Emma Danzey

The patriarchal blessing is not supported by Scripture, therefore, God Himself does not encourage this act. The issue is a man-made rule has been created to give authority to a man....

God's Antidote to Worry

Frank Santora

Our antidote to the toxic effects of worry is the finding the peace of God. This peace is supernatural, and protects us when the enemy attacks. It is far superior to any peace the world can offer, and...

5 Prayers of Gratitude to Encourage Thankfulness All Year

Kirstyn Mayden

November rings in the holidays and the season of thankfulness. But the Bible tells us that we should give thanks every day of the year! That can feel like a big ask sometimes, but whether it feels eas...

10 Beautiful Worship Songs about Thanksgiving

Bethany Verrett

Whether it is an old-fashioned hymn or a contemporary and up-beat tune, song-writers have expressed their gratitude to God for their life, for Creation, for their salvation, for blessings, and even fo...

Are You Trying to Do Too Much?

Frank Santora

Unfortunately, we are often like Martha, trying to do too much, and in the process becoming ineffective in handling the demands of life. How do we know if we are taking on too much? Look at the signs ...