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What Is the Rapture and Is it Biblical?

Ed Jarrett

You've probably seen the movies or heard rumors of the rapture. Faithful believers are whisked away to heaven, while the rest of mankind is left behind in confusion. But what is the rapture, really? I...

A Quiet Faith: Does it Have to be Energetic to be Real?

Kirk Abatelli

Does lack of excitement mean that we lack passion for God? Or does lack of enthusiasm mean our passion for Christ is gone? Not at all. Many would define passion today as a barely controllable emotio...

What Is a Parable and How Should We Read Them?

Madison Hetzler

Sprinkled throughout the teachings of Jesus, we find tales of mustard seeds and swine, pearls and wineskins. Narratives of coins and stray sheep, buried treasure and banquets collect within the page...

10 Things Christians Should Know about the Tower of Babel

Hope Bolinger

Although the story only spans nine verses, here are ten things Christians should know about this ziggurat structure intended for worshipping other gods....

What Are Sins against the Holy Spirit?

Hope Bolinger

In Matthew 12:31, Jesus mentions "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit," saying that this sin will not be forgiven. That's a frightening statement! But what exactly is this sin against the Holy Spirit, a...

What Qualifies Someone to Be a Church Elder?

Melissa Henderson

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

What Is the Wormwood Star That Shows Up in the End Times?

Connor Salter

The wormwood star falls into water sources, and it poisons waters. The Bible specifically starts that a third of the rivers were poisoned, which is interesting since three is an important number that ...

How Can Christians Misuse ‘Whatever You Ask in My Name’?

Melissa Henderson

Think about those words. ‘Whatever you ask in my name.’ Going to God in every situation brings us closer to Him and strengthens the relationship with our Heavenly Father....

A Comprehensive Spiritual Gifts List to Discover Your Gifts and Calling

Melissa Henderson

There are various places in Scripture that provide a spiritual gifts list. The New Testament shares passages which mention spiritual gifts. ...

How Should Christians Make the Most of Every Opportunity?

Vivian Bricker

There are many ways Christians can make the most of every opportunity. Simple things throughout your day can be turned into opportunities for service to God. Being patient, kind, and caring for others...

5 Prayers for Guidance as You Make Big Decisions

Bethany Verrett

Typically, seeking godly counsel from the Holy Spirit can help with big choices like moving, witnessing to a neighbor who may not be saved, or making other big life changes. Going to the Lord should b...

What Can the Jars of Clay Bible Verse Teach Us Today?

Melissa Henderson

Why does the Bible use "jars of clay" to talk about something Jesus gave us?...

3 Ways We See God When We Study Science

Allie Boman

Believing in God as the Creator of the universe helps us understand why we are here, why the universe is as it is, and what our role is to play here. Loving the God who created our world can lead...

What Is Christian Ethics?

Hope Bolinger

Christian ethics is a complex subject but with huge consequences. So what does Christianity say about knowing right from wrong?...

Will We See Adam and Eve in Heaven?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

In the question of seeing Adam and Eve in heaven, there is no direct Scripture that says we will or won’t. Because of this, we must put on our legal hats and consider all the circumstantial evidence, ...

Is Coronavirus One of the Plagues in the Book of Revelation?

Ed Jarrett

Many people automatically look to connect any large-scale disaster to Revelation and see in it a sign of the end. But should we? This article will look at this virus and its relationship to Revelation...

Why Do We Avoid Reading Revelation?

Ed Jarrett

Revelation is the last book in the Bible and is a letter written to seven churches in what is today the country of Turkey. It was written by John at Jesus direction. Beyond that there are a wide var...

How Does God Choose to Express Himself?

Sarah E Martin

When our understanding of God’s glory doesn’t go beyond our mental pictures of thunder and lightning, we miss the deepest experiences of God’s heart. Yes, these are true, awe-inspiring images from red...

Feeling Burned Out? Try These 5 Tips to Recharge

Kirstyn Mayden

While God has called each of us for a unique purpose, burnout is real and we want to make sure that we are being filled up. God wants us to live whole, abundant lives (John 10:10) and not to simply su...

When Is Reformation Day and What Does It Remind Christians of Today?

Kristi Walker

In Rome, Martin saw with his own eyes the end result of all the money being made by the church and the sale of indulgences and the exhibition of relics. He also had read the Bible and never found any ...