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10 Powerful Names of God (and What They Mean for Us Today)

Debbie McDaniel

The Bible uses different names of God to convey specific, personal meaning and identity. There's great power in a name. It says who we are, it's what we are known by to all those around us. And ther...

What Does the Bible Say about Knowledge?

Dawn Wilson

God predicted that in the last days knowledge will increase, but the knowledge of the world is not the same as biblical knowledge.What does the Bible say about knowledge? How does it differ from ...

8 Habits of a Healthy Spiritual Life

John Barnett

God's Word teaches us eight habits that can keep us spiritually healthy until death. The habits recorded in Psalms 116 are not just for those who have one foot in the grave, they are actually good hab...

5 Comforting Psalms for When We Worry

Kirstyn Mayden

Times are tough for so many of us right now. Whether it's financial trouble, health concerns, or anxiety over political issues and current events, there is plenty to worry about. 1 Peter 5:7 says to c...

What Is Apologetics and Why Is it Important?

Jaime Jo Wright

This confidence comes in knowing that we have chosen—yes, by faith but also by evidence—to follow the almighty God for reasons that are founded, proven, and true. To find truth, one must investigate, ...

5 Hopeful Prayers When the News Is Overwhelming

Kirstyn Mayden

Despite the mental and emotional toll that the news takes at times, there still is hope. God is sovereign and calls us to continue to put our hope and trust in Him....

How Can Christians Walk the Line Between Busyness and Laziness?

Blair Parke

As a Christian, it can be hard to determine what the balance is between busyness and laziness. We don’t want to be too busy, but also not too lazy. Drifting too much on either side could not only tamp...

Connecting the Bible with Real Life

On difficult or "modern" issues, we often treat the Bible as irrelevant. But there are answers in God's Word to even the toughest problems....

10 Bible Verses to Keep in Front of You throughout the Day

Renée Davis

Let’s face it—with all the hard and scary stuff going on around us, we may find ourselves waking up anxious and discouraged and going to bed the same way. As bad as that is, it also puts us at risk of...

Surround Yourself with the Right Team to Weather Life’s Storms

Frank Santora

There is a popular saying that goes, “no man is an island.” What that means is that we humans are not meant to do life alone. What we do and say affects others and what they do and say affects us. Tha...

8 Important Things We Overlook in the Book of Job

Barbara Latta

Our daily Bible readings give us spiritual food and help us know the God who created us. But when we encounter the difficult passages, it is easy to skim over them due to some theological questions we...

20 Powerful Bible Verses to Help You Be Patient

Aaron Brown

Jesus told his disciples then and continues to inform believers today through Scripture, in life, we will face difficulty. We cannot choose a life free of conflict, heartache, or hardship. Though we d...

What Exactly Is a Theophany?

Mike Leake

If you see a picture of Jesus in your cheese toast does this qualify as a theophany? What about God appearing to Moses in a burning bush, is that one? When an angel appears to someone, do we use anoth...

Where Do We See Christ in the Old Testament Book of Joshua?

Mike Leake

The gospel is present in Joshua in that it is part of God’s story of redemption. He puts His people into the land in which He promised to give them. God is faithful to His promises. But this is only a...

4 Old Testament Kings Remind Us God Is in Control, Even in Political Turmoil

Jennifer Slattery

No matter how out of control our country appears, our all-powerful, all-knowing, loving, and ever-present God remains on the throne. No one who occupies the Oval Office, fills the Senate, or sits on t...

Why Were People Shocked by the ‘I Am’ Statements Jesus Made?

Betty Dunn

Jesus said many things, so what makes his "I am" statements so surprising?...

How to Use Scripture on the Nights You Just Can’t Sleep

Allie Boman

Next time you find yourself awake in the dark hours, unable to sleep, consider walking through the steps of Philippians 4. If you finish that and still can’t sleep, get out of bed and copy down a Psal...

7 Ways to Cultivate Joy

Want more joy in your day? Cultivate it! Joy springs from viewing the day's events from eternity's perspective. ...

How to Stay Motivated in Your Relationship with Christ

Randy Alcorn

When you come to know Christ and put your faith in Him, Jesus changes your life. You’re excited about Him, and everything in life is a contrast to what it was before. But over the long haul, how do yo...