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Pros and Cons of Reading a Devotional

Lisa Loraine Baker

Overall, devotionals can be a great aid to one’s meditation upon Scripture. But we should remember, devotionals are meant to be an enhancement to Scripture, not a replacement....

5 Reasons Christians Were Created to Be Creative

Dawn Wilson

Some people are creative wonders, creating incredible works of art using their skills and talents. Others, not so much. People can also be creative with their words, building relationships and coaliti...

What Exactly Does it Mean to Bear the Image of God?

Philip Nation

Image is a word associated with many things in our day. People maintain an image in front of others. An image is an idea or concept still being worked out. We work on our self-image. Perhaps the word ...

What are Consolation and Comfort in the Bible, and are They the Same?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

What does the Bible say about consolation? Is comfort the same as consolation? Does the Bible distinguish between the two? ...

"The Lord Will Provide:" Why Is God Called Jehovah Jireh in the Bible?

Barnabas Piper

“Provision” isn’t a word most Americans think much about. It’s a weightless word to us. We may use it euphemistically when we stock up on “provisions” for a road trip, meaning Twizzlers and combos. We...

How to Use the Bible to Discover What Is Truth

Pamela Palmer

The world is constantly changing, but God remains the same. His truth has endured the history of humanity and is still true and valid. The Bible says that Jesus is the truth, and that truth is found i...

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said "I Am the Light of the World" (John 8:12)?

Meg Bucher

Jesus consistently focused on linking Himself to the Father. The Greek word for light in this verse is phos, defined as the light; anything emitting light; light, i.e. brightness. God profoundly state...

How Do You Take Your Thoughts Captive, like the Bible Commands?

Matt Tommey

Without a clear understanding of why we take every thought captive and the power that it gives us to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in our daily lives, well-meaning, devoted Christians will be left fr...

20 Bible Verses to Help You with Depression

Liz Kanoy

The Burden of DepressionDepression is real … the feelings are real, the pain is real, the burden feels heavy. Depression affects all different kinds of people—people who have enough and people who don...

What Does it Mean to "Walk in the Spirit?"

Dr. Michael A. Milton

To walk in the Spirit is to walk in new life in Jesus Christ. It is to walk away from the old life of bondage to any idea, person, system, or idea of salvation by religious ritual. As we will see, G...

Is the Bible Open for Interpretation? Is There One Right Meaning or Many?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Does a verse or passage of Scripture only have one meaning, or is the Bible open to interpretation? The answer lies in how you view the Bible and the ways you discover the truth in it....

How Paul’s Life Encourages Us When We Face Life’s Storms

Frank Santora

Even spiritual giants face storms. Just look at how many storms the Apostle Paul faced during his life and ministry. This is the same Paul who wrote two-thirds of the New Testament. This is the man wh...

What Does It Mean to Be "Spiritually Blind"?

Ruth Clemence

Jesus is the light that penetrates the darkness, and His light enables us to see everything clearly in light of Him. Why would we continue living our lives in the dark without Jesus once we know the t...

Why Does Hosea Warn That God’s People Are “Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge”?

Jessica Brodie

In short, it is a warning that we are never to ignore God’s truth. We are to hold tight to the Word given to us by the Lord and follow Him despite the temptations and other messages surrounding us in ...

What Is the Torah?

Pamela Palmer

It was during my first college-level Bible class when I heard the word Torah. At the time, I was not familiar with what that word actually meant. I was grateful for my professor’s explanation and have...

Does God Hear Us?

Lisa Loraine Baker

How does God keep everyone’s praises and prayers straight? How does He hear them all? And, in a personal nature, how do I know He hears me? ...

5 Proven Weapons in the Fight for Holiness

Having promises at hand that suit the temptation of the hour is one key to successful warfare against sin. But there are times when we don’t have a perfectly suited word from God in our minds....

Will We Celebrate the Birth of Christ in Heaven?

Randy Alcorn

"The Word became flesh" is the true meaning of Christmas. So, do I think we will celebrate Christmas in Heaven? Yes, and here's why......

Bible Study Won’t (Necessarily) Change Your Life

Trevin Wax

It is possible to know the Scriptures, read the Scriptures, revere the Scriptures and miss the point entirely....

Is the “Forever and Ever Amen” Prayer in the Bible?

Andy Lee

"Forever and ever amen" sounds great, but where does the phrase come from?...