Jessica Brodie
God has a plan that He will fulfill despite our all-too-human orchestrations, manipulations, and petty jealousies. Despite Rachel and Leah’s sisterly squabbles and the addition of two more wives into ...
Whitney Hopler
The Euphrates River has fascinating symbolic meaning in the Bible and is mentioned in biblical prophecies about it drying up, as well. Learning about the Euphrates River can help us understand more ab...
Ben Reichert
Maybe you've heard about the deuterocanonical books. Are these "extra books of the Bible" that people have forgotten, or something else?...
G. Connor Salter
You may not have grown up lighting an advent candle or know what the word “advent” even means. You can still take part in this centuries-old tradition that teaches us about the central themes of Chris...
Jessica Brodie
Faith isn’t always easy, but God is the Creator of the universe, the Alpha and the Omega, and God is all-powerful. On our own, we can do little, but when we are doing God’s will, God will always trium...
Hope Bolinger
The year of Jubilee was a great time in Israel, an event every 50 years that allowed for rest and celebration. What can we learn from this happy event that we can apply to our lives today?...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
There is no such thing as a harmless form of witchcraft. This includes tarot cards, horoscopes, Ouija boards, or anything else that aligns with witchcraft, regardless of how unassuming it may seem. Th...
Larry White
Maybe you've recited the Apostle's Creed - or something similar - in church. Maybe you've heard it put into a song on the radio. Maybe you are new to the faith and looking for a good way to sum it all...
Heather Adams
Simple and direct, this list from God has had the power to equip believers throughout the ages to live well. The Laws are echoed throughout Scripture, and woven into the truths of the Old Testament, a...
Annette Griffin
But while God was raising up this mighty man of valor to be a fearless leader and man after His own heart, the women who would become King David’s wives were also being groomed to become a part of God...
Bethany Verrett
In part because of ignorance and confusion (although later for the sake of forcing them to conform to specific behaviors) many Jewish people began to pressure Gentile believers into conforming to Jewi...
Our tempers often cause us to forget how gracious the Lord is. We only see half the picture. In this eight-week study, the words of Malachi will reveal the other half....
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Psalm 23 is one that we turn to often, both for encouragement and courage in trying times. But despite the familiarity of these lines, there is still some odd language throughout. Specifically, what d...
Allie Boman
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 This most famous o...
Melissa Henderson
Have you felt lost? A prayer for loneliness can bring peace and comfort. No matter the reason we feel lonely, going to God in prayer is the best way to remember we are not alone....
Lisa Loraine Baker
As human beings created in the image of God, our souls were given by God when He breathed life into the first man — Adam. No breath of God, no life....
Lisa Loraine Baker
A piece of printed paper or cardstock is, in and of itself, harmless. But the use of such an article for sinful intent is therefore evil. Because of their use in a sinful manner, it’s best to have no ...
Mike Leake
Paganism was often equated with unbelief. Because of this, it can be difficult to nail down the central beliefs of paganism. What makes someone a pagan? Is it simply unbelief, or is there a set of bel...
Lisa Loraine Baker
From the darkness over the waters in Genesis 1 to the darkness overcome at the end of Revelation, the Bible is filled with discussions about darkness. But what does the Bible say about darkness, as a ...
Ed Jarrett
The Bible was written in a time when the family, clan, and tribe were very important. And one’s identity was largely based on the group they were a part of. For them, the idea of corporate election wo...