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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....

6 Things You Didn't Know about Paul in the Bible

Kathy Howard

Paul’s life stands as a testimony to God’s power and grace working in the lives of His people to carry out His purposes....

5 Comforting Verses to Reaffirm God's Grace

Kirstyn Mayden

Grace is a free gift given to Christians at salvation. Despite our sinful nature, God’s grace and favor is available. Why is it important to receive God’s grace and view it as the amazin...

Are We Like the Unmerciful Servant in Jesus' Parable About Forgiven Debt?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Jesus spends a lot of his earthly ministry teaching his disciples about the importance of forgiveness. This can be seen most clearly in the parable of the unmerciful servant. In this story, one servan...

What Do Our Children Learn about Faith from Us?

Micah Maddox

The little eyes in your home are always watching and learning from you, for better or worse. The best way to teach your kids about faith is to model it for them. So what exactly are they learning from...

Why Was Nathan the Prophet So Important to King David?

Alyssa Roat

King David is one of the most prominent heroes of the Old Testament. But working in the background, and often forgotten, was Nathan the Prophet. Nathan was responsible for guiding and sometimes rebuki...

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said "I Am the Bread of Life"?

Meg Bucher

Jesus uses a lot of powerful "I Am" statements when talking about Himself or the Father, and the first of these is the phrase "I am the bread of life." So, what exactly does this verse mean, and how d...

Did Moses Have Two Wives or Just One?

Hope Bolinger

Many of us have a slight familiarity with Zipporah, Moses' wife from Midian. But did he also marry a Cushite named Tharbis? ...

Why Did Jesus Say John the Baptist Was the Greatest Prophet?

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

John the Baptist was a great prophet. His birth was foretold in Luke 1. He is the son of Zacharias and Elisabeth. He would eventually be the one who baptized our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ...

What Is Good Friday, and What Makes it so Good?

Hope Bolinger

For those not familiar with Good Friday, this day remembers when more than 2000 years ago Jesus Christ died for the sins of the world. The events kicked off at the beginning of Holy Week when Jesus ro...

Why "May the Lord Bless and Keep You" Is Such a Beautiful Blessing

Pamela Palmer

It was a highly significant blessing given from God then, and it is still an imperative blessing today. We can continue using this as a blessing for all God’s beloved followers. The entire blessing de...

3 Important Lessons from the Book of Ecclesiastes

Jessica Udall

The book of Ecclesiastes provides relevant wisdom for Christians today who struggle with the seeming meaninglessness of life. Why are we here? What is it all for? Does what we do even matter? What is ...

5 Prayers to Help Us Process the Events at the Capitol

Heather Adams

After a recent protest at the US Capitol turned violent, many of us were left reeling. We felt angry, afraid, even enraged. God understands these feelings, but He does not condone violence or hatred. ...

Ascension Day – A Call to the Great Commission

Peyton Garland

Though there are no Ascension Day "rules" hidden in the Bible, I believe this celebration compels us to fulfill the Great Commission....

7 Prayers to Say for Your Friends

Blair Parke

One of the greatest gifts you can give your friends is prayer. We can pray for their needs and for the blessing of God’s presence to guide them each day....

3 Lessons We Can Learn from Philemon

Jessica Udall

There’s something powerful in writing down our communication and intentionally sending it across the miles to another person. And such is the case with the personal letter written by Paul to Philemon ...

5 Beautiful Prayers for Peace

Tammy Kennington

When we say a prayer for peace, we aren't just asking for things to go well. The Bible makes it clear that there is a special kind of peace in Jesus, which means more than just absence of trouble....

Who Was Shem in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Noah's son Shem may not appear for very long in the Bible, but his actions had big repercussions down his family line. His story teaches us important lessons about honoring parents and handling awkwar...

Why Do Christians Say "Maranatha"?

Lisa Loraine Baker

When Christians get excited about Jesus’ return, we exclaim, “Maranatha!” Likewise, when we grieve the world’s wickedness, our battle cry is “Maranatha!” In the first sense, this word is a joyful...

15 Comforting Psalms for Healing to Pray and Encourage Loved Ones

Hope Bolinger

Psalms for healing can be one of the most beautiful spiritual medicines when a family or friend undergoes a sickness, surgery, or ailment. Pray over these Psalms of comfort today....