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5 Steps to Become a Prayer Warrior

Heather Adams

God may be calling you to become more of a prayer warrior in your church or family. Ask Him to confirm that in your heart. Let Him change your spirit and shift your attitudes to align with Him. Then, ...

What Is the Purpose of Baptism for Christians?

Rev. Kyle Norman

Baptism is not an end; it is a beginning. One is baptized into a new life, as a sign of one’s new creation by the Spirit of Jesus, embodied within the context of a new community. In this way, despite ...

Beyond Sunday: Chained to the World

We have the world in our hearts so much and are so taken up with thoughts and cares of worldly things, that we have neither time nor spirit to see God's hand in them....

10 Christmas Carols that Tell the Real Story of Christmas

Meg Bucher

The first few notes of “O Holy Night,” and the Peanuts singing, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” stir the true spirit of Christmas in our souls. We feel this way because many of the Christmas Carols tha...

What Is Ascension Day and How Do We Celebrate It?

Hope Bolinger

Ascension Day reminds us that Jesus' story didn't end when he came out of the tomb on Easter Sunday. More miraculous behavior was coming, and it would change his believers' lives in new ways....

What Does It Mean that Christians Live Under a New Covenant?

Britt Mooney

For the people of God today, what does it mean for us to live under the new covenant?...

How Is God's Power Made Perfect in Weakness?

Tessa Emily Hall

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” So what is this power, and how can we, as believers, access it during the strenuous challenges of life?...

What Exactly Is Sin?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

When you think about what sin is, you must recognize that sin looks to dominate a person’s life. Sin doesn’t come in to be nice, sin comes in to take control. Sin is a relentless master that looks to ...

Should We Keep Seeking Signs and Wonders?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

 As we look at church today, is there a place for signs and wonders? Should we still be looking for them? ...

There is a Way to Be Happy, Even in Sadness

Neither Jesus nor the Holy Spirit has ever sinned. But both have grieved. Both have been sorrowful. Therefore, godly sorrow is possible. ...

What Does Proverbs 19:23 Say about the Hardships We Face?

Emma Danzey

Maybe your life has been more than untouched by trouble, perhaps you have encountered genuine harm, or you have been visited by evil? Why would the Lord say this, if the opposite a...

God Saves Us from the Penalty and Power of Sin

I want to introduce you to three characters to help you understand how God saves us from the penalty and the power of sin. Which one do you identify with most?...

How Does the Bible Encourage Us to Seek Self-Control?

Heather Adams

In God’s view, gaining self-control is part of our progression toward Christ-likeness. In fact, the Apostle Paul included it in a list of basic qualities that believers should cultivate. “But the frui...

15 Scriptures on Peace of Mind

Whitney Hopler

Bible verses on how to find peace of mind show you how peace is possible in any type of circumstance. Exploring these scriptures on peace of mind will help you find real peace, no matter what situatio...

Why Does Jesus Say He Is the “True Vine”?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Instead of just saying he is the vine, why does Jesus say he is the true vine? What is interesting and emphatic about this statement is that Jesus makes a definitive distinction between himself and an...

5 Prayers to Persevere in Difficult Seasons

Bethany Verrett

The trials, tribulations, and temptations of living in a fallen world require perseverance, but in the end, there is eternity with the living God. Perseverance can be a difficult strength to call upon...

Put on the New Self for the New Year

Ruth Clemence

It's that time of year when many of us are making resolutions, hoping to become a new and better person come January. But what does the Bible teach about the new self, and what are some tips for becom...

Did Jesus Say We Must Be Baptized in Order to Be Saved?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Nicodemus had spent his whole life endeavoring to do something to gain God’s favor, and there he finally sat in His presence, seeking answers. Nicodemus needed spiritual birth, and Jesus pointed him t...

Were There Prophets in the New Testament?

Britt Mooney

While the Old Testament possesses several whole books by people we regard as prophets, what about during the early church? Were there prophets in the New Testament? ...